Spreading the Knowledge of Technology Innovators

O'Reilly's Hacks Series reclaims the term "hacking" for the good guys — innovators who explore and experiment, unearth shortcuts, create useful tools, and come up with fun things to try on their own.

iPhone Hacks
By David Jurick, Adam Stolarz, Damien Stolarz
April 2009 
$34.99 USD

With iPhone Hacks, you can make your iPhone do all you'd expect of a mobile smartphone -- and more. Learn tips and techniques to unleash little-known features, find and create… Read more.

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Big Book of Apple Hacks
By Chris Seibold
April 2008 
$34.99 USD

Bigger in size, longer in length, and broader in scope, the new Big Book of Apple Hacks offers a grab bag of tips, tricks and hacks to get the most… Read more.

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Google Apps Hacks
By Philipp Lenssen
April 2008 
$29.99 USD

With 100,000 businesses running trials of Google Office, the venerable Microsoft Office suite has a serious challenger. But can Google's web apps make the cut? With scores of clever hacks,… Read more.

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Knoppix Hacks , Second Edition
By Kyle Rankin
November 2007 
$34.99 USD

If you think Knoppix is just a Linux demo disk, think again. This book includes a collection of tips and techniques for using the enormous amount of software Knoppix offers-not… Read more.

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Big Book of Windows Hacks
By Preston Gralla
October 2007 
$34.99 USD

Bigger, better and broader in scope, the Big Book of Windows Hacks gives you everything you need to get the most out of your Windows Vista or XP system, including… Read more.

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Excel Hacks , Second Edition
By David Hawley, Raina Hawley
June 2007 
$29.99 USD

There are many ways to take advantage of Excel's advanced capabilities without spending hours on advanced study. Excel Hacks provides more than 130 hacks -- clever tools, tips and techniques… Read more.

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SQL Hacks
By Andrew Cumming, Gordon Russell
November 2006 
$29.99 USD

Whether you're running Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, this book will help you push the limits of traditional SQL to squeeze data effectively from your database. SQL Hacks… Read more.

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Network Security Hacks , Second Edition
By Andrew Lockhart
October 2006 
$29.99 USD

This second edition of Network Security Hacks offers 125 concise and practical hacks, including more information for Windows administrators, hacks for wireless networking (such as setting up a captive portal… Read more.

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Google Hacks , Third Edition
By Rael Dornfest, Paul Bausch, Tara Calishain
August 2006 
$24.99 USD

Now that new features and services such as Google Maps, Google Talk, and Google Desktop have been added to the expanding Google universe, we've made the third edition of this… Read more.

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Ubuntu Hacks
By Kyle Rankin, Jonathan Oxer, Bill Childers
June 2006 
$29.99 USD

Like all books in the "Hacks" series, Ubuntu Hacks includes 100 quick tips and tricks for all users of all technical levels. Beginners will appreciate the installation advice and tips… Read more.

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Statistics Hacks
By Bruce Frey
May 2006 
$29.99 USD

Want to calculate the probability that an event will happen? Be able to spot fake data? Prove beyond doubt whether one thing causes another? Or learn to be a better… Read more.

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Perl Hacks
By chromatic , Damian Conway, Curtis Poe
May 2006 
$29.99 USD

Perl Hacks taps into the collective wisdom of the world's most creative Perl gurus, so you can learn from their experiences. It's the perfect book for experienced developers looking for… Read more.

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Ajax Hacks
By Bruce W. Perry
March 2006 
$29.99 USD

Want to build next-generation web applications today? This book can show you how. A smart collection of 80 insider tips and tricks, Ajax Hacks covers the finer points of Asynchronous… Read more.

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Flickr Hacks
By Paul Bausch, Jim Bumgardner
February 2006 
$24.99 USD

Flickr Hacks expands the fun and the utility of Flickr, Yahoo!'s popular digital photo-sharing service, by customizing this cutting-edge technology to store, sort, and share photos. The book adopts the… Read more.

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Mind Performance Hacks
By Ron Hale-Evans
February 2006 
$24.99 USD

Mind Performance Hacks provides real-life tips and tools for overclocking your brain and becoming a better thinker. In the increasingly frenetic pace of today's information economy, managing your life requires… Read more.

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Baseball Hacks
By Joseph Adler
January 2006 
$24.99 USD

Whether you're a fantasy baseball fanatic, casual fan, or just a statistically inclined mathematician, Baseball Hacks has something for you. This comprehensive guide walks readers through the sport's core statistical… Read more.

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PSP Hacks
By C.K. Sample III
January 2006 
$29.99 USD

PSP Hacks shows you how to make the versatile and powerful new PlayStation Portable (PSP) do more than you ever imagined--and more than Sony ever intended--with 50 innovative hacks, tweaks,… Read more.

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Google Maps Hacks
By Rich Gibson, Schuyler Erle
January 2006 
$29.99 USD

The nearest pizza, the cheapest gas, the best meeting place for a group-Google Maps Hacks shows you creative ways to add to and customize the satellite images and underlying API… Read more.

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VoIP Hacks
By Ted Wallingford
December 2005 
$29.95 USD

Interested in saving money, increasing productivity, or just impressing your friends? If so, then VoIP Hacks can show you how. This practical guide offers dozens of clever tips, tricks, and… Read more.

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Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two
By William von Hagen, Brian K. Jones
December 2005 
$29.95 USD

This handy reference offers 100 completely new server management tips and techniques designed to improve your productivity and sharpen your administrative skills. Each hack represents a clever way to accomplish… Read more.

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Skype Hacks
By Andrew Sheppard
December 2005 
$24.95 USD

If you've heard about Skype--and who hasn't with all the recent media attention devoted to internet phone service--chances are you've been mighty tempted to try it out. Skype Hacks tells… Read more.

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PHP Hacks
By Jack Herrington
December 2005 
$29.95 USD

This valuable guide offers both practical and fun PHP programming techniques. Learn to develop more robust PHP applications by improving your database design, automating application testing, and employing design patterns… Read more.

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Wireless Hacks , Second Edition
By Rob Flickenger, Roger Weeks
November 2005 
$24.95 USD

Wireless technology gives us the flexibility, range, and mobility to live, work, and think differently. It also opens up a vast range of tasty new hack possibilities, 100 of which… Read more.

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Linux Multimedia Hacks
By Kyle Rankin
November 2005 
$29.95 USD

This latest Hacks book gives you the technical chops to enjoy the considerable multimedia options available on the Linux platform. Learn step-by-step how to do cool things with images, audio,… Read more.

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Greasemonkey Hacks
By Mark Pilgrim
November 2005 
$24.95 USD

Greasemonkey--the new Firefox extension that allows you to write scripts that alter the web pages you visit--allows you to alter site appearance, fix bugs, or even combine data from different… Read more.

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Palm and Treo Hacks
By Scott MacHaffie
October 2005 
$24.95 USD

Written for beginning to experienced Palm users, Palm and Treo Hacks is full of practical, ingenious tips and tricks you can apply immediately. Whether you're looking to master the built-in… Read more.

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Yahoo! Hacks
By Paul Bausch
October 2005 
$24.95 USD

Whether you want to become a power searcher, news monger, super shopper, or innovative web developer, Yahoo! Hacks provides the tools to take you further than you ever thought possible. Read more.

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BlackBerry Hacks
By Dave Mabe
October 2005 
$34.99 USD

The versatile and flexible BlackBerry handheld computing device allows you to stay in touch and in-the-know--no matter where you are or where you go. For both corporate and consumer users,… Read more.

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Retro Gaming Hacks
By Chris Kohler
October 2005 
$29.95 USD

Whether you're just discovering Tetris or you've been a Pong junkie since puberty, Chris Kohler's Retro Gaming Hacks is your indispensable new guide to classic games. Kohler has compiled the… Read more.

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Halo 2 Hacks
By Stephen Cawood
September 2005 
$24.95 USD

Even if you've finished Halo 2 in Legendary Mode, you're not done with this game. This incredible book gives you a horde of great hacks for weapons, levels, vehicles, game… Read more.

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Podcasting Hacks
By Jack Herrington
August 2005 
$24.95 USD

A revolutionary new way of publishing to the Internet, podcasting is the new outlet for personal expression. With Podcasting Hacks, Jack Herrington delivers the ultimate how-to for anyone interested in… Read more.

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Web Site Measurement Hacks
By Eric T. Peterson
August 2005 
$24.95 USD

This convenient guidebook helps organizations and individual operators alike make the most of their Web investment by providing tools, techniques, and strategies for measuring their site's overall effectiveness. You'll learn… Read more.

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Car PC Hacks
By Damien Stolarz
July 2005 
$24.95 USD

Car PC Hacks is the first book available to introduce and entrench you into the hot new car PC market. Expect innovation, tools, and fun experiments for creating a mobile… Read more.

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Nokia Smartphone Hacks
By Michael Juntao Yuan
July 2005 
$24.95 USD

Now you can learn how to take full advantage of Nokia's powerful mobile devices, known as smartphones. Learn how to take screen shots, access Internet content, use email and messaging,… Read more.

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Swing Hacks
By Joshua Marinacci, Chris Adamson
June 2005 
$29.95 USD

Swing Hacks helps Java developers move beyond the basics of Swing, the graphical user interface (GUI) standard since Java 2. The unique Hacks format provides short advanced tricks that you… Read more.

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Astronomy Hacks
By Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson
June 2005 
$24.95 USD

Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced… Read more.

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Mapping Hacks
By Schuyler Erle, Rich Gibson, Jo Walsh
June 2005 
$29.95 USD

Mapping Hacks is a collection of one hundred simple techniques available to developers and power users who want to draw digital maps. You'll learn where to find the best sources… Read more.

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eBay Hacks , Second Edition
By David A. Karp
June 2005 
$24.95 USD

eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition has been completely revised and updated with 30 brand-new hacks, plus tons of expanded, deepened, or otherwise completely rewritten hacks. Learn clever tricks and shortcuts, such… Read more.

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Digital Video Hacks
By Josh Paul
May 2005 
$29.95 USD

With digital video, the hacking possibilities are limitless, for both amateurs and professional artists. From acquiring footage, mixing, editing, and adding effects to final distribution, Digital Video Hacks provides unique… Read more.

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Access Hacks
By Ken Bluttman
April 2005 
$34.99 USD

With this valuable guide, experienced users of Microsoft Access can finally take their database skills to the next level. Access Hacks offers direct, hands-on tips and tools that help relieve… Read more.

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Visual Studio Hacks
By James Avery
March 2005 
$24.95 USD

This hands-on guide is designed for developers who want to go far beyond the obvious features of Visual Studio--the most powerful, feature-rich Integrated Development Environment (IDE) on the market today.… Read more.

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Linux Desktop Hacks
By Nicholas Petreley, Jono Bacon
March 2005 
$24.95 USD

With hacks that any user can follow, Linux Desktop Hacks demonstrates how easy it is to modify Linux to suit your desires. The book is packed with tips on customizing… Read more.

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Firefox Hacks
By Nigel McFarlane
March 2005 
$24.95 USD

Firefox Hacks is ideal for power users who want to maximize the effectiveness of Firefox, the next-generation web browser that is quickly gaining in popularity. This highly-focused book offers all… Read more.

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Windows XP Hacks , Second Edition
By Preston Gralla
February 2005 
$29.95 USD

Completely revised and updated, this smart collection of insider tips and tricks covers the XP operating system from start to finish, including all the new features that come with Service… Read more.

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Home Theater Hacks
By Brett McLaughlin
November 2004 
$24.95 USD

A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Home Theater Hacks covers home theater installation from purchase to viewing. Say goodbye to frustrating trial-and-error process and expensive appointments with installation… Read more.

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Word Hacks
By Andrew Savikas
November 2004 
$24.95 USD

Become a power user with Word Hacks! Insider tips, tools, tricks, and hacks help you accomplish your pressing tasks, address your frequent annoyances, and solve even your most complex problems.… Read more.

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Mind Hacks
By Tom Stafford, Matt Webb
November 2004 
$24.95 USD

This exploration into the moment-by-moment works of the brain uses cognitive neuroscience to present experiments, tricks, and tips related to vision, motor skills, attention, cognition, and subliminal perception. Each hack… Read more.

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Smart Home Hacks
By Gordon Meyer
October 2004 
$24.95 USD

Smart Home Hacks covers a litany of stand-alone and integrated smart home solutions designed to enhance safety, comfort, and convenience in new and existing homes. Learn how to equip your… Read more.

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PC Hacks
By Jim Aspinwall
October 2004 
$24.95 USD

Covering both Windows and Linux, PC Hacks combines the bestselling Hacks series style with the world's most popular computing hardware. Hacks for enhancing performance and preventing problems with your PC… Read more.

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Gaming Hacks
By Simon Carless
October 2004 
$24.95 USD

It doesn't take long for an avid or just wickedly clever gamer to be chafed by the limitations of videogame software or hardware. If you want to go far beyond… Read more.

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iPod and iTunes Hacks
By Hadley Stern
October 2004 
$24.95 USD

Some people are content to use their iPod simply to play music. Some people want to do much more. If you want to get the most out of your iPod… Read more.

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PayPal Hacks
By Shannon Sofield, Dave Nielsen, Dave Burchell
September 2004 
$24.95 USD

Learn how to make the most of PayPal to get the most out of your online business or transactions. From how to take steps to protect yourself while buying and… Read more.

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PDF Hacks
By Sid Steward
August 2004 
$24.95 USD

PDF Hacks is ideal for anyone who works with PDFs on a regular basis. Learn how to create PDF documents that are far more powerful than simple representations of paper… Read more.

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IRC Hacks
By Paul Mutton
July 2004 
$24.95 USD

While IRC is easy to get into and many people are happy to use it without being aware of what's happening under the hood, there are those who hunger for… Read more.

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XML Hacks
By Michael Fitzgerald
July 2004 
$24.95 USD

This practical, roll-up-your-sleeves guide distills years of ingenious XML hacking into a complete set of tips, tricks, and tools for web developers, system administrators, and programmers who want to leverage… Read more.

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Mac OS X Panther Hacks
By Rael Dornfest, James Duncan Davidson
June 2004 
$29.95 USD

The perfect combination of tips, tricks, and tools to help serious Mac users get the most from their machines, this revised collection provides hands-on solutions in topics such as user… Read more.

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Flash Hacks
By Sham Bhangal
June 2004 
$24.95 USD

This collection offers expert Flash tips and tricks for optimization, creating interesting effects, ActionScript programming, sound and video effects, and much more--and you don't need to be an expert to… Read more.

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Online Investing Hacks
By Bonnie Biafore
June 2004 
$24.95 USD

Individual investors have become more computer-literate and technology-dependent than ever before. Whether you're looking for suitable investments, studying alternatives, or managing your portfolios, you need data. The Internet can be… Read more.

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BSD Hacks
By Dru Lavigne
May 2004 
$24.95 USD

Looking for a unique set of practical tips, tricks, and tools for administrators and power users of BSD systems? From hacks to customize the user environment to networking, securing the… Read more.

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Digital Photography Hacks
By Derrick Story
May 2004 
$29.95 USD

Going beyond the standard fare of most digital photography books, Digital Photography Hacks shares the knowledge that professional photographers have learned through thousands of shots' worth of experience and years… Read more.

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Windows Server Hacks
By Mitch Tulloch
March 2004 
$24.95 USD

The tools, or hacks in this book reveal techniques that go well beyond basic management tasks found in most handbooks. Hacks range from those that deal with general administration to… Read more.

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Spidering Hacks
By Kevin Hemenway, Tara Calishain
October 2003 
$24.95 USD

Written for developers, researchers, technical assistants, librarians, and power users, Spidering Hacks provides expert tips on spidering and scraping methodologies. You'll begin with a crash course in spidering concepts, tools… Read more.

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Amazon Hacks
By Paul Bausch
August 2003 
$24.95 USD

Amazon Hacks is a collection of real-world tips, tricks, and full-scale solutions to practical uses of Amazon.com and the Amazon Web Services API . The book offers a variety of… Read more.

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Linux Server Hacks
By Rob Flickenger
January 2003 
$24.95 USD

Linux Server Hacks is a collection of 100 industrial-strength hacks, providing tips and tools that solve practical problems for Linux system administrators. Every hack can be read in just a… Read more.

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