My Windows 8 Computer for Seniors

My Windows 8 Computer for Seniors is easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions explain the tasks you care about most. Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do. Common-sense help steers you in the right direction whenever you run into problems, with tips and notes along the way.
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iDevice Repair Best Practices

In this chapter from The Unauthorized Guide to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Repair, Tim Warner explains some literal and figurative housecleaning that any self-respecting iDevice technician should undertake before performing any DIY work on iDevices.
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Coming Soon: Adobe Photoshop CC on Demand

Adobe Photoshop CC on Demand covers the latest release of the popular digital photo manipulation and design program that you can use to create and design bitmap graphics for print, web, and mobile devices. It offers tightly-focused coverage of the techniques beginning-to-intermediate-level Photoshop users will need most on a day-to-day basis—including all the most valuable new features Adobe is introducing with Photoshop CC.
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Engaging Girls in Computing: Observations from a Teacher in the UK

The IT world isn't just for boys—more girls are pursuing education in STEM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and getting help and mentoring along the way. Nicki Maddams, a teacher in the UK, offers her insights into getting girls interested in computing.
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New Video: PowerPoint 2013 LiveLessons

Explore the most popular and some of the lesser-known features of PowerPoint 2013—including Shapes, Photos, Tables, Charts, Multimedia—with Echo Swinford as your guide! In 13 thorough parts, PowerPoint 2013 LiveLessons shows you how to add finesse and polish to your presentations so they look like the pros. Swinford simplifies powerful features and tools including Formatting, Templates, Effects Graphics, Animation, Video and much more.
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Windows 8 Touch On the Cheap

Many people, both inside and outside Microsoft, see touch as a primary driver for adopting Windows 8. But do you really need a touch display to take advantage of touch in Windows 8? Ed Tittel's careful analysis shows that the surprising answer is "Maybe not!" Ed explains and illustrates with affordable alternative options.
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