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Article :: Upgrading and Repairing PCs: The ATA/IDE Interface

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter, from the 21st edition of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, provides a wealth of technical information about the IDE/ATA drive interface specification.

Article :: Managing Multiple Users on Your Google Chromebook

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this chapter, you find out how to create multiple users for your Chromebook, how to switch from user to user, and how to use Chromebook’s Guest account

Article :: Creating and Using Playlists in iTunes and iDevices

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter shows how to create playlists - customized collections of content - in iTunes and on your iDevices.

Article :: iDevice Repair Best Practices

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter takes care of some literal and figurative housecleaning that any self-respecting iDevice technician should undertake before performing any DIY work on iDevices.

Article :: Using Jelly Bean on the Galaxy Tab 2

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Eric Butow gives a tour of Jelly Bean’s new features, including the new Status Bar, home screen updates, the Google Now app, and more.

Article :: Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC): The PC Re-Imagined

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

For users who don't require serious graphics capability or huge volumes of storage, Ed Tittel describes why the Next Unit of Computing (NUC) is definitely worth consideration.

Article :: How Mobile Networks Work

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter describes how cellular networking works — and how these networks relate to the other wireless networks you employ on a daily basis.

Article :: Getting Started with Siri

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter shows how to get started with Siri: how to enable it, launch the service, and try it out.

Article :: Sync and Share Files Using iCloud

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter shows how to get the most out of your iCloud account by syncing and backing up files and devices.

Article :: My Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10: Google Now and Navigation

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter shows how to use your Google Nexus Tablet as a GPS Navigation device with Google Maps, Navigation, and Google Now.

Article :: How to Read Kindle Books on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

You don’t need a Kindle tablet from Amazon to download and read e-books and periodicals from Amazon’s Kindle Store. Eric Butow shows you how to use the built-in Kindle app on the Galaxy Tab 2 to shop for, purchase, and read materials from the Kindle Store on your Tab 2.

Article :: Unboxing the LEGO Mindstorms NXT Set

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter looks at every part that comes with the Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 set and talks a little about each one.

Article :: Exploring the Game Hub for the Galaxy Tab 2

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Game Hub app is the place to find games for your Galaxy Tab 2 that you can install and play by yourself or against other game players through your Wi-Fi connection. Eric Butow shows how the app displays a list of installed games you can play by tapping on the game tile.

Article :: Share Content Across Devices with Samsung’s AllShare Play App

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The AllShare Play app allows you to share photos, music, videos, and other files on your Galaxy Tab 2 with one or more file sharing services. You can also share files with other devices that have the AllShare Play app installed, such as a smartphone.

Article :: How to Turn Your iPhone into a Portable AM/FM Radio

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Michael Miller shows you several ways to get AM/FM programming on your iPhone - from external accessories to online streaming services.

Article :: Customizing Android 4 on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter shows how you can change the security and personalization of your Galaxy Tab 2 to make it best fit your needs.

Article :: Configuring and Synchronizing Information on an iPhone

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this chapter, you learn how to get information onto your iPhone and keep it in sync with computers and other devices.

Article :: Recording Better Sounding Audio on Your PC

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Michael Miller offers multiple tips on how to improve your PC’s sound recording quality, from choosing a better microphone to upgrading your sound card. Better sound is easier than you think!

Article :: An Introduction to the Surface Tablet

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter runs through the functions of the Surface hardware, the basics of Windows RT, and explains some additional settings for your new tablet.

Article :: Networking and Syncing Your iPad Mini

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this chapter, you find out how to connect your iPad to your local Wi-Fi network. You also see how to sync your iPad with your Mac or Windows computer.

Article :: Social Networking and Socializing with your Samsung Galaxy S III

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this chapter, you learn how to keep current with your favorite social networking sites and use your phone to participate in text chats.

Article :: Configuring and Synchronizing Information on an iPod touch

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this chapter, you learn how to get information onto your iPod touch and keep it in sync with computers and other devices.

Article :: Using the NOOK App for Windows 8

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Patrick Kanouse walks you through using the Windows 8 NOOK App and tells you why you'll probably see continued enhancements to it over time.

Article :: Android Hubs, Part 4: The Readers Hub

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Readers Hub is a built-in app for users of the Galaxy Tab 2. In this article, you’ll learn how to use the Readers Hub to purchase, download, and read newspapers, magazines, and books on your Tab 2.

Article :: Using Cloud Services to Back Up Data on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cloud storage services allow you to share files online with other users of that service. This article explains how to use the Dropbox service that comes with the Galaxy Tab 2 and how to shop for other cloud storage services in the Google Play Store.