Exploring Tech

Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 10 will help you: Install or upgrade to Windows 10 May 2020 update Master the key features of Windows 10 Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar Organize your files with File Explorer Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards Learn to use Action Centre, Timeline, and Cloud Clipboard Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser Keep in touch using email and skype video chat Organize, enhance, and share your photos with the Photos App Create home movies with your video clips, photos 3D models, effects, and music to share with friends Have fun with 3D models and Paint 3D Listen to your favorite music with Spotify and Groove Music App Learn how to watch your favorite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App Play your DVD collection on your PC Learn about apps, find and download them Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Try out the new Cortana experience, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform searches on your computer or the web, and actions like opening apps or documents, or setting reminders. As well as a new chat style feature. Use the Cloud Restore feature And a whole lot more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 10 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your PC running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Exploring Apple iPad is the perfect companion for your new iPad, iPad Air or iPad mini. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple iPad is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover the iPadOS update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you : • Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS • The new features introduced in iPadOS • Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons • Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe • Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop • Use iPad as a second screen on your Mac with SideCar. • Use control center, lock screen, notifications, and handoff • Connect external keyboards as well as the on-screen keyboard • Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes • Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos • Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage • Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments • Browse the web with Safari web browser • Take, enhance, and share photos and video • Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store • Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App • Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes • Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more... Finally, maintenance, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your tablet. Have Fun!

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy S4 Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover Android 9, Exploring Galaxy Tab will help you : • Install or upgrade to Android 9 • Setting up your tablet • Configuring your tablet • Transferring data from your old tablet or phone • Setting up email and social media accounts • Bluetooth devices and printers • Connecting to Wi-Fi and the internet • Tablet navigation with touch gestures • Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts • Video chat with Hangouts • Using DEX mode to get some work done • Using S-Pen • Taking pictures and videos • Downloading music, films, and TV programs • and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Android 9 on the Galaxy Tab s4 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new tablet.

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy A Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover Android 9, Exploring Galaxy Tab will help you : • Install or upgrade to Android 9 • Setting up your tablet • Configuring your tablet • Transferring data from your old tablet or phone • Setting up email and social media accounts • Bluetooth devices and printers • Connecting to Wi-Fi and the internet • Tablet navigation with touch gestures • Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts • Video chat with Hangouts • Taking pictures and videos • Downloading music, films, and TV programs • and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Android 9 on the Galaxy Tab A with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new tablet.

Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365 offers many improved productivity features and services. Updated and revised, Exploring Microsoft Office is here to help. Packed with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, photographs and video demos, this guide offers specifics in... • Downloading and Installing the Microsoft Office Suite • Getting started with Office Online: using Sway, OneDrive, Mail & Calendar • Using Office Apps on your iPad or Android device • Constructing professional looking documents with Microsoft Word • Adding and using graphics, photographs, and clipart • Changing fonts, creating tables, graphs, clipboard, sorting and formatting text, and mail merge • Creating presentations for your lessons, lectures, speeches, or business presentations using PowerPoint. • Adding animations and effects to PowerPoint slides • Using 3D and cinematic transitions to spice up your presentations • Using Excel to create spreadsheets that analyse, present, and manipulate data • Creating Excel charts, graphs, pivot tables, functions, and formulas • The basics of Microsoft Access databases, tables, forms, queries, and SQL • Keeping in touch with friends, family and colleagues using Outlook • Maintaining calendars and keeping appointments with Outlook • Taking notes with OneNote, and more... Unlike other books and manuals that assume a computing background not possessed by beginners, Exploring Microsoft Office tackles the fundamentals of Microsoft Office, so that everyone from students, to senior citizens, to home users pressed for time, can understand. So, if you're looking for an Office manual, a visual book, simplified tutorial, dummies guide, or reference, Exploring Microsoft Office will help you maximize the potential of Microsoft Office to increase your productivity, and help you take advantage of the digital revolution.

We've all been there before, glaring at a computer screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring Apple Mac is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple Mac is packed with easy-to-follow instructions, photos, illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos. Updated to cover the Monterey release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you understand the fundamentals of your Mac. You'll learn how to: Upgrade your Mac to Monterey and explore new features Find your way around the desktop, dock, finder, and launchpad in MacOS Monterey Master touch gestures, trackpads and the magic mouse to get around your Mac Use Notification Centre, Handoff, Spaces, Control Center, Universal Control, and Universal Clipboard Organising files and folders in Finder Browse the web with the Safari Web Browser safely and efficiently in MacOS Monterey Keep in touch with friends and family using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat Set important appointments with Calendar in MacOS Monterey Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists Check the weather Record voice memos Download countless apps from the App Store in MacOS Monterey Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news Read ebooks on MacOS Monterey Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D, and use the new interactive globe Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App Getting started with Pages, Keynote and Numbers on your Mac Using iCloud storage on your Mac Use time machine to back up your data Get to know Siri in MacOS Use the photos app to store and enhance your photos Create slideshows, photo albums and use iMovie to edit your home movies and more... Finally, system updates and maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable user guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Updated to cover the May 2019 Update, Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy.

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy A Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions and full color photos.

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy S4 Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover Android 9, Exploring Galaxy Tab will help you : Install or upgrade to Android 9 Setting up your tablet Configuring your tablet  Transferring data from your old tablet or phone Setting up email and social media accounts Bluetooth devices and printers Connecting to Wifi and the internet Tablet navigation with touch gestures Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts Video chat with Hangouts Using DEX mode to get some work done Using S-Pen Taking pictures and videos Downloading music, films, and TV programs and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Android 9 on the Galaxy Tab s4 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

Exploring Apple iPad is the perfect companion for your new iPad, iPad Air or iPad mini. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple iPad is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photo.

The iPad revolutionised the way we work, catch up on entertainment, and access information. Now with their very own operating system iPadOS, iPads have become an essential tool for students, business users, and home users. Updated to cover the iPadOS update, Exploring iPad Pro will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your device. Written in a clear and accessible way using full color illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring iPad Pro will help you: Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS The new features introduced in iPadOS Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop Using iPad as a second screen on your Mac with SideCar. Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, and handoff Connect external keyboards as well as the on-screen keyboard Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments Browse the web with Safari web browser Take, enhance, and share photos and video Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes Get productive with Pages, Keynote, and Numbers Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore the new iPadOS.

Updated to cover the Catalina release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you to understand the fundamentals of your Mac and unlock its potential. Written in a clear and accessible way using full color illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy.

Introducing the illustrated guide to Microsoft Office, your companion for unlocking the full potential of Microsoft's Office Suite! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this newly updated and revised guide, Exploring Microsoft Office, is designed to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow. Discover the power of Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) with its many productivity features and services. This guide is packed with over 500 pages of easy-to-follow instructions, expert tips, and vivid visuals, including full-color illustrations, photographs, and video demos. Here's what you'll learn: • • Master Microsoft 365 and harness the benefits of cloud computing. • Seamlessly download and install the Microsoft Office Suite on your PC. • Explore Office Online, including The Cloud, OneDrive, Outlook Mail and Calendar, and web-based versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Maximize the Office Apps on your iPad, tablet, phone, or Android device. • Create professional-looking documents in Microsoft Word with graphics, photographs, clipart, and customized fonts and formatting. • Utilize tables, graphs, and sorting techniques to organize and present your data effectively. • Master the clipboard's cut, copy, and paste functionalities. • Learn mail merge techniques for merging letters and labels effortlessly. • Create dynamic presentations for various purposes, incorporating animations, effects, and 3D and cinematic transitions. • Enhance your presentations with audio narrations, and confidently deliver them to audiences both in-person and online. • Utilize Excel's powerful features to analyze, present, and manipulate data, including creating charts, graphs, pivot tables, and using functions and formulas. • Gain an understanding of Microsoft Access databases, including tables, forms, queries, and SQL. • Stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues using Outlook, and effectively manage calendars and appointments. • Harness the note-taking capabilities of OneNote and more! Unlike other resources, Exploring Microsoft Office prioritizes simplicity and clarity, ensuring that users of all backgrounds, from students to senior citizens, can grasp the fundamentals of Microsoft Office. Whether you're searching for an Office manual, a visual book, a simplified tutorial, a dummies guide, or a reliable reference, Exploring Microsoft Office is your go-to resource for increasing productivity and embracing the digital revolution.

Unlock the mysteries of modern computing with Exploring Computer Hardware. This full color illustrated guide delves into the intricate world of computer components, peripherals, networks and the internet, offering a clear understanding for both beginners, students and tech enthusiasts. Key Features: • • Full-Color Illustrations and Photographs bring each component and concept to life, making it easier to understand topics discussed. • Step-by-Step Diagrams to help you grasp the inner workings of computer hardware. • Interactive Learning with video tutorials that complement the text, providing real-world demonstrations of key concepts and procedures. What's Inside: • • The Basics: Introduction to computer fundamentals and essential peripherals. • Types of Computers: Detailed exploration of desktops, laptops, netbooks, Chromebooks, tablets, hybrids, Macs, and PCs. • Hardware Components: Comprehensive coverage of internal hardware like CPUs, RAM, storage devices, external peripherals, chipsets, BIOS, UEFI, power supplies, cooling systems and many others. • Networking and Connectivity: Networking hardware, topologies and technologies, as well as the Internet. • Other Topics & Fundamentals: Cloud computing, internet security, binary, fetch execute cycle, logic, data compression and sorting algorithms. Why Choose This Book? • • Clear and Accessible: Written in an easy-to-understand language with full color photographs and illustrations making it perfect for beginners. • Practical Insights: Real-world examples and detailed explanations to help you apply what you learn. • Interactive and Engaging: The combination of illustrations and video demos enhances your learning experience. Whether you're looking to build your own PC, upgrade your current system, or simply understand the technology you use every day, Exploring Computer Hardware is your ultimate resource. Dive into the world of computer hardware and become a tech-savvy expert today! Get Your Copy Now!

Exploring Apple Mac: Sequoia Edition - The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS Sequoia. Master Your Mac with Full-Color, Illustrated Screenshots, Video Tutorials, and Step-by-Step Instructions. With over 450 pages, this comprehensive guide makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to unlock the full potential of their Mac. Discover everything from setting up your Mac and optimizing system performance to using Apple's powerful built-in apps such as Safari, iMovie, Pages, and Photos. Learn how to seamlessly integrate your Mac with iCloud, connect to WiFi, set up a VPN, manage multiple displays, and utilize powerful tools such as Apple Intelligence, Stage Manager, Phone Mirroring, Universal Control, and many more. Updated for the latest macOS Sequoia release, this book includes: • • What's New in macOS Sequoia - Explore new macOS Sequoia features such as Apple Intelligence for smarter text and image creation with Writing Tools and Image Playground. Take control with iPhone Mirroring, enhance window management with tiling and resizing, and make your video calls stand out with Presenter Preview and Background Replacement. • Comprehensive Setup Guides - From initial setup, adjusting system settings, Apple ID creation, and iCloud Drive to managing WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile, and VPN connections. • System Customization - Personalize your Mac's appearance with Dark Mode, Light Mode, and wallpaper adjustments. Master Trackpad, Mouse, and Keyboard settings for a truly tailored experience. • File Management & Security - Learn to properly manage files, create backups, and ensure your data is secure with FileVault and Time Machine. • Built-in Apps - Explore popular apps such as Maps, Safari, Mail, Apple Books, Notes, FaceTime, and many more. Learn to use Live Text, Visual Lookup, and Math Notes in macOS Sequoia. • Pro Tips for Productivity - Discover time-saving keyboard shortcuts, gesture controls, and Handoff for seamless work across Apple devices. • Managing Multimedia - Get hands-on with Photos, iMovie, and Music, including creating photo albums, video editing, and playlist management. Whether you're new to Mac or upgrading to macOS Sequoia, this guide provides everything you need to use your Mac and its features. Get your copy today and start unlocking the full potential of your Mac!

We've all been there before, glaring at a screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring iPad is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, full color illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos. Updated to cover the iPadOS 15 update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your iPad and will help you: Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS 15 Set up your iPad, secure it with Touch ID and Face ID Discover new features of iPadOS 15 on iPad Find your way around your iPad's home screen, dock, menus, widgets and icons Navigate with touch gestures such as tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, handoff and airplay Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes on your iPad Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos Communicate with email, FaceTime, and Messages Watch a movie or listen to music together with SharePlay Set important appointments with Calendar on iPad Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments Browse the web with Safari web browser safely and efficiently Take, enhance, and share photos and video Organise your photos in the Photos app, create little movies in iMovie Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App Use Files App to access your files from anywhere Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D Accessorise your iPad with covers, keyboards, AirPods and headphones Setup and use Apple Pay, and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS 15 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore your iPad.

Exploring iPad Pro is the perfect companion for your new iPad Pro. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad Pro is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover the iPadOS update, Exploring iPad Pro will help you : • Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS • The new features introduced in iPadOS • Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons • Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe • Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop • Use iPad as a second screen on your Mac with SideCar. • Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, and handoff • Connect external keyboards as well as the on-screen keyboard • Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes • Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos • Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage • Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments • Browse the web with Safari web browser • Take, enhance, and share photos and video • Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store • Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App • Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes • Get productive with Pages, Keynote, and Numbers • Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore the new iPadOS.

Bits, bytes, logic, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and SSD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease. This book is great for beginners or a basic computing class. Exploring Computer Hardware looks at: The microcomputer, mainframes and super computers Hardware components CPU architecture, instructions sets, and the fetch execute cycle Computer ports and plugs Network topologies, LANs, WANs, MANs, fibre optics and ethernet WiFi and Cellular networks The internet: email, the cloud, the world-wide web IP Addressing, web servers, DNS servers and DHCP servers TCP/IP model, OSI model, ports, sockets Logic gates, binary arithmetic, two's complement, floating point, hexadecimal, and base conversions Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, kibi bytes, megabytes... Data compression, encryption, sort, and search algorithms, and more Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography, illustrations, video demos, and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer hardware.