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"This book will show its reader the best way to avoid invasion of privacy when using e-mail, surfing the Web, purchasing online goods or services and visiting a chatroom or message board. Moreover, details about preparing for a snoopy hacker or destructive viruses with firewalls and other privacy protection tools will also be included. "

Surf your way to fun-filled adventure and school success in cyberspace! Want to join in the search for real-life aliens, take a virtual trip into the eye of a hurricane, and learn magic as you master mathematics? With Online Activities for Kids, the fun never stops and the learning just comes naturally. Where else can you build research skills while creating a family Web page, or learn about world geography while going on an Internet treasure hunt? Take a journey on the Underground Railroad. Turn your room into a world-class art museum. Build a dinosaur from fossils. This easy-to-use, step-by-step guide is bursting with imaginative projects like these and many more, including: *Design your own roller coaster *Relive a day in the life of a Civil War soldier *Write a letter in a language you don’t even speak *Find out how much you’d weigh on Jupiter *Write haiku poetry *And much, much more . . . With Online Activities for Kids, you’ll have a great time exploring the Internet, and you’ll amaze everyone with your fabulous projects and super cybersurfing skills.

Windows XP can be a great tool, but it is all too easy to trip over Windows XP's annoying traits more often than you leverage its productivity. Windows XP power-users troll online resources, documentation, and the expertise (or lucky finds) of friends for valuable tips and tricks--a keyboard shortcut here, an undocumented double-click there--to eliminate annoyances, save time, and take control of their Windows XP. But what if there was an easier way? This new book presents literally hundreds of problems and solutions, amazing power tips, cool tricks, and clever workarounds in one clearly organized, easy to use, and portable resource. Truly insightful and amusing, Windows XP Hints gives Windows XP users practical hints for everything from the desktop to Office programs to the registry, and includes documented (but little-known) tips as well as previously undocumented tricks. Windows XP Hints moves far beyond mere productivity and explores what's possible with Windows XP--including cool things you probably never thought of doing. An understanding of Windows XP basics will get the job done. But discovering the most useful I didn t know that! tips and shortcuts will make using Windows

Provides solutions to a variety of problems encountered with Microsoft Windows XP.

Offers tips, techniques, and tools to help readers take advantage of Windows XP, covering such topics as the control panel, file downloads, firewalls, removing XP components, and cookies.

Written for enthusiasts and IT professionals, this comprehensive reference covers every feature of the new operating system and offers practical advice on migrating to Vista, making it work properly, and utilizing its flexible new security enhancements, information management, multimedia capabilities, and more. Original. (Intermediate)

Ready to unleash the Droid 2? This entertaining guide helps you take full command of Motorola's sleek new device to get online, shop, find locations, keep in touch, and much more. Every page is packed with useful information you can put to work right away, from setup to troubleshooting, with lots of valuable tips and tricks along the way. *Get organized. Sync your contacts, calendar, and email with your Google Calendar and Outlook accounts. *Go online. Make your phone a portable hotspot or a modem to get your laptop online. *Be productive. Use Google docs to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. *Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid 2 with Windows Media Player. *Capture photos and video. Edit your photos and share everything you shoot-instantly.

Motorola Xoom is the first tablet to rival the iPad, and no wonder with all of the great features packed into this device. But learning how to use everything can be tricky-and Xoom doesn't come with a printed guide. That's where this Missing Manual comes in. Gadget expert Preston Gralla helps you master your Xoom with step-by-step instructions and clear explanations. As with all Missing Manuals, this book offers refreshing, jargon-free prose and informative illustrations. * Use your Xoom as an e-book reader, music player, camcorder, and phone * Keep in touch with email, video and text chat, and social networking apps * Get the hottest Android apps and games on the market * Do some work with Google Docs, Microsoft Office, or by connecting to a corporate network * Tackle power-user tricks, such as barcode scanning, voice commands, and creating a Wi-Fi hotspot * Sync your Xoom with a PC or a Mac

Galaxy S4 is amazing right out of the box, but if you want to get the most of out your S4 or S4 Mini, start here. With clear instructions and savvy advice from technology expert Preston Gralla, you'll learn how to go online, play games, listen to music, watch movies & TV, monitor your health, and answer calls with a wave of your hand. The important stuff you need to know: Be connected. Browse the Web, manage email, and download apps through WiFi or S4's 3G/4G network. Navigate without touch. Use Air Gestures with your hand, or scroll with your eyes using Smart Screen. Find new ways to link up. Chat, videochat, and add photos, video, or entire slideshows to text messages. Get together with Group Play. Play games or share pictures, documents, and music with others nearby. Create amazing images. Shoot and edit photos and videos - and combine images from the front and back cameras. Keep music in the cloud. Use Google Play Music to store and access tunes. Check your schedule. Sync the S4 with your Google and Outlook calendars.

Ready to bend Windows 8 to your will? With this hands-on guide, bestselling author Preston Gralla helps you unlock the secrets of Microsoft's new, revolutionary operating system. Learn how to customize the new user interface (or disable the parts you don't like), bring back familiar features like the Start menu, hack SkyDrive and other cloud applications, interact with NOOK and Kindle apps, and take control of networking and peripherals. All aspects of Windows 8 are covered. Hack the Windows 8 interface, including the Charm bar Provide protection at wireless hotspots, secure your home network, and track firewall activity Manage multiple Wi-Fi networks, and hack HomeGroup, sharing, and folder permissions Set up multiple monitors, uncover hidden hardware, and manage recovery drives and storage spaces Bring back features from older Windows versions, and run the Windows 8 UI and the Desktop side by side

You can do many things with NOOK HD right out of the box, but if you really want to get the most from your HD or HD+ tablet, start with this book. With clear instructions, full-color illustrations, and savvy advice from technology expert Preston Gralla, you'll learn how to use email and the Web, watch movies and shows, play games, listen to music, and enjoy your personal ebook library. The important stuff you need to know: Relax with a book. Load your NOOK library with ebooks, comics, and interactive books for kids. Play with apps. Enjoy the games and apps everyone's talking about. Go online. Browse the Web and check your email with built-in WiFi. Be social. Share books and recommendations with your NOOK Friends, and Facebook and Twitter contacts. Take in a show. Watch movies and TV series, and listen to your favorite music anywhere. Read all about it. Subscribe to a variety of magazines and newspapers.

Galaxy S II: The Missing Manual will help you get the most from your phone from the start. Veteran technical author Preston Gralla gives you a guided tour of every feature, with lots of expert tips and tricks along the way. You'll learn how to use all calling and texting features, take and share photos, enjoy streaming music and video, get turn-by-turn directions, and more. Packed with illustrations, this engaging book covers everything from setup to troubleshooting. It's the definitive guide to the Galaxy S II. - Work anywhere. Sync your contacts and files with Google Docs and Microsoft Exchange. - Get online. Make your phone act as a portable hotspot or a modem to get your laptop online. - Play music. Purchase music from Amazon, sync with Windows Media Player and iTunes. - Shoot photos and video. Edit and share your photos, use them as desktop or icon images. Record video and share it with your friends. - Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions. - Explore advanced and amazing tricks. Identify objects with Google Goggles. Snap a photo of a sign and translate it.

The Android-based Galaxy Tab is the first tablet to rival the iPad in popularity, but learning all of its features and finding the best apps can be tricky-unless you have Galaxy Tab: The Missing Manual. This easy-to-use guide from gadget blogger and technology writer Preston Gralla provides clear explanations and step-by-step instructions for using this amazing device. You'll quickly get up to speed on Galaxy Tab's 3G and Wi-Fi versions. Discover how to: * Listen to music, watch movies and video, and showcase photos * Get work done with Google docs and Microsoft Office * Turn the tablet into a Wi-Fi Hotspot for email and web browsing * Use Galaxy Tab as a barcode scanner * Install and manage apps and games with no fuss * Read books, magazines, and newspapers * Use Galaxy Tab for video chatting and social networking * View maps and use the tablet to navigate * Control the Galaxy Tab with your voice

Whether you're just getting started with your Droid X2, or want to dig deeper into all the amazing things it can do, this book's got you covered. Learn how to get online, shop, keep in touch, take and share photos, enjoy streaming music and video, and much more. Packed with illustrations, this engaging book helps you with everything from setup to troubleshooting, with lots of expert tips and tricks along the way. * Get organized. Import your contacts and sync with Google Calendar and Microsoft Exchange. * Go online. Get your phone to act as a portable hotspot or as a modem to get your laptop online. * Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid X with Windows Media Player and iTunes. * Shoot photos and video. Edit and share your photos, and use them as desktop or icon images; record video and share it with your friends. * Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions.

Get the most out of Samsung's Galaxy S5 smartphone right from the start. With clear instructions from technology expert Preston Gralla, this Missing Manual gives you a guided tour of Samsung's new flagship phone, including great new features such as the fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor, and Download Booster. You'll get expert tips and tricks for playing music, calling and texting, shooting photos and videos, and even getting some work done. The important stuff you need to know: Get connected. Browse the Web, manage email, and download apps from Google Play through WiFi or 3G/4G network. Keep in touch. Call, text, chat, videochat, conduct conference calls, and reach out with Facebook and Twitter. Capture and display images. Shoot, edit, show, and share photos, slideshows, and high-definition videos. Play and manage your music. Buy music from Google Play or Amazon and listen to it with Galaxy S5's Music app. Work anywhere. Access your files, company network, calendar, and contacts - and work with Google Docs. Connect to Google Maps. Use geolocation and turn-by-turn drive directions to find your way. Stay fit with S Health. Use this built-in app to keep track of fitness goals, walking, heart rate, blood pressure, and more.

Unleash the powers of the Amazon Fire phone with help from technology guru Preston Gralla. Through clear instructions and savvy advice, this fast-paced, engaging guide shows you how to make the most of Fire phone's innovative features - including Firefly, Dynamic Perspective, one-handed gestures, and integration with Amazon Prime. The important stuff you need to know: Gain control with Dynamic Perspective. Tilt your phone to scroll, move your head to play games, and explore maps in 3D. Take pictures further. Capture high-res, panoramic, and moving (lenticular) photos. Shoot HD video, too. Shop with ease. Use Firefly to identify music, videos, and other items, and go straight to the product's Amazon page. Get the apps you want. Load up on games and apps for productivity, health and fitness, and social networking from Amazon's Appstore. Solve problems right away. Get live tech support from Amazon via video chat with the Mayday help feature. Carry the Cloud in your hand. Access Prime Instant Video, your Kindle library, and your uploaded photos and videos.