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Five Things to Consider When Buying a Netbook - Tips from J.D. Biersdorfer, Author of Netbooks: The Missing Manual
September 2, 2009
People buy new gadgets for every imaginable reason. In J.D. Biersdorfer's case, an apartment renovation prompted her to purchase one. "I wanted to have an extremely portable PC with me when I was living out of a duffel bag and sleeping on people's couches while my own place was unlivable," explains the author of O'Reilly's Netbooks: The Missing Manual. "It turned out to be a great solution because many of my friends have wireless networks (or neighbors that have unsecured wireless networks), so I could stay linked to the Internet even while couch surfing all over the city." Based on her personal experiences and research for the book, J.D. offers five important things to consider when buying a netbook.
Tips & Tricks for Living Green - Practical Advice from the Author of "Living Green: The Missing Manual'
August 21, 2009
Nancy Conner, author of the newly released book Living Green: The Missing Manual, has made it her goal to show people just how easy it is to make your everyday lives just a little bit greener. In a recent conversation, we talked about the simple decisions we can all make which make a big difference, as well as some of her favorite tips & tricks from the new book.
David Pogue's Top 10 Tips for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 Software - The Latest Edition of iPhone: The Missing Manual is Here
July 29, 2009
The new iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 software have arrived, and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue is on top of it with a thoroughly updated edition of iPhone: The Missing Manual. The latest edition covers all models with 3.0 Software--including the iPhone 3GS. Here are David's top 10 tips.
Amazon Bestsellers After All These Years - Congratulations to our Authors and Editors
July 24, 2009
Head First Java, Second Edition has been on Amazon's Computer & Internet Top 100 List for 3 years, 202 days, and shows no sign of slipping. Likewise, Head First Design Patterns has been on the list for 3 years, 192 days, and Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML for 2 years, 168 days. Congrats to the authors & editors! Other notable titles: Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual, by David Pogue - In the top 100 for 1 year, 288 days iPhone: The Missing Manual, Second Edition, by David Pogue - In the top 100 for 1 year, 8 days Photoshop Elements 7: The Missing Manual, by Barbara Brundage - In the top 100 for 297 days See Amazon's full Computer & Internet Top 100 List.
Amazon Bestsellers After All These Years - Congratulations to our Authors and Editors
July 24, 2009
Head First Java, Second Edition has been on Amazon's Computer & Internet Top 100 List for 3 years, 202 days, and shows no sign of slipping. Likewise, Head First Design Patterns has been on the list for 3 years, 192 days, and Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML for 2 years, 168 days. Congrats to the authors & editors! Other notable titles: Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual, by David Pogue In the top 100 for 1 year, 288 days iPhone: The Missing Manual, Second Edition, by David Pogue In the top 100 for 1 year, 8 days Photoshop Elements 7: The Missing Manual, by Barbara Brundage In the top 100 for 297 days See Amazon's full Computer & Internet Top 100 List.
Sneak Peek at iWork-09 & Share Your Tips Contest
February 26, 2009
Josh Clark is a writer, designer, and developer who aims to help creative people share their ideas with the world. And to that end, Josh is currently working on iWork '09: The Missing Manual. Currently available as a Rough Cut, the new book will teach you everything you need to know about Apple's incredible productivity programs, including the Pages word-processor, the Numbers spreadsheet, and the Keynote presentation program that Al Gore and Steve Jobs made famous. Read an excerpt from Josh Clark's work in progress, (adapted for the web). Then, take a minute to share an iWork '09 tip and you could win free access to iWork '09: The Missing Manual: Rough Cuts Version.
Want to make your taxes less taxing?
January 23, 2009
Maybe you're thinking of doing your own taxes this year. A lot of people are. But how can you make sure that you're doing it right--keeping up with the tax laws, entering expenses correctly, and getting the deductions you deserve? It's easy: financial expert Bonnie Biafore shows you how in this live, online webcast: Making Tax Preparation Less Taxing: How to Track, Organize, and Access Your Tax Information.
Coming Soon....David Pogue on The Basics
October 9, 2008
"Nothing I've ever written has ever prompted a reaction like last week's e-column. In six days, over 1,150 of you added comments to the online version at nytimes.com/pogue." So writes David Pogue, in his e-column today. "The column was the...
Lesa Snider King Takes a Look at Photoshop CS4
September 26, 2008
King, founder of GraphicReporter.com, chief evangelist of iStockphoto.com, and author of our forthcoming Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual recently posted her thoughts on some of Photoshop CS4's new features and tools. Photoshop aficionados can look forward to some big changes that may take some getting used to. Will they like them? "For the most part, the answer is a resounding yes," says King.
O'Reilly Announces 8 New Adobe CS4 Titles
September 23, 2008
With eight new books and video lessons in the works, O'Reilly's authors are ready to help you make the leap to CS4. October brings the first of Deke McClelland's four new One-on-One titles, Adobe Photoshop CS4 One-on-One, as well as the newest insallment in the Companion series--The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers by writer, teacher, and professional photographer Derrick Story. New York Times tech columnist David Pogue and iStockphoto evangelist Lesa Snider King--who are busily working on their own book, Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual. Indeed, O'Reilly's got the tailored resources about CS4 for every type of user, from professional designers and digital photographers to the DIY crowd.
Quicken Can Help During Troubled Times--Bonnie Biafore's Top 10 Tips
September 18, 2008
Bonnie Biafore, author O'Reilly's latest book, Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual is a self-described incorrigible tinkerer. "My personal finances have lived in Quicken since the early 90s, so I've had to do a lot of coaxing over the years to get Quicken to do what I want," she says. "My new book is my way of sharing the love." Here Bonnie shares her love of Quicken and her must-have tips and tricks for keeping track of expenses and staying financially afloat during troubled times. Read on to learn Bonnie's secrets and for a chance to win a free copy of her new book.
Pre-order iPod: The Missing Manual, 7th Edition print book/electronic bundle & save 35%
September 10, 2008
Now that Apple's rocked--the new iPods and iTunes 8 look amazing -- we're ready to roll. Author J.D. Biersdorfer is burning the midnight oil to get the latest edition of "iPod: The Missing Manual" ready. Read on to get some terrific hot tips for using your new iPod and to learn how to pre-order iPod: The Missing Manual and save.
Everything You Want to Know about the iPhone 3G
By O'Reilly MediaAugust 16, 2008
David Pogue, the New York Times technology columnist and bestselling author, is back with a bigger, better, up-to-the-nanosecond second edition of iPhone: The Missing Manual. It's the first and best book about every Apple improvement to its own second edition--the iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0. Over 100 new features are demystified, troubleshot, and evaluated: GPS position tracking, MobileMe syncing, Microsoft Exchange server syncing, make-your-own ringtones, geotagging photos, and much more! The book is available in print, PDF, EPUB and Kindle-compatible Mobipocket formats. Browse the book now. Pogue's iPhone 2E Tips Over at missingmanuals.com, David Pogue shares some of his favorite tips for both the original iPhone or the iPhone 2E.
Get the Most Out of Your Brain
By O'Reilly MediaAugust 14, 2008
Your Brain: The Missing Manual is a practical look at how to get the most out of your brain — not just how the brain works, but how you can use it more effectively. What makes this book different than the average self-help guide is that it's grounded in current neuroscience. You get a quick tour of several aspects of the brain, complete with useful advice you can apply to everyday situations. Learn more. And don't miss the Gallery of Illustrations from Your Brain: The Missing Manual
Clear, Concise, and Entertaining
By O'Reilly MediaAugust 6, 2008
JavaScript: The Missing Manual from bestselling author David McFarland teaches you how to use JavaScript in sophisticated ways — even if you have little or no programming experience. Once you the master the language's structure and terminology, you'll learn how to use advanced JavaScript tools
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