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In Easy Steps

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Cover of 100 Top Tips - Create Your Smart Home to Stay Safe and Save Money

Cover of Photoshop Elements 3 in Easy Steps

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MAC OS X Tiger in Easy Steps

by Nick Vandome

Published 16 August 2005

Cover of Digital Photography for Seniors in Easy Steps

Cover of Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition
Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition provides full-colour and comprehensive coverage of the latest operating system from Microsoft, and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. It details the new features and shows how these integrate with the more traditional elements of the operating system. It covers the new features, and includes:






Upgrading to Windows 10 and personalizing it for your needs

Getting to grips with the Windows 10 interface, navigating with the Start menu, the Start button, and the Taskbar

Customizing the live tiles feature, so that you can create your own look and feel

Accessing and downloading apps, and how to work with them and organize them

Working with files and folders, using OneDrive for free storage and sharing files

Using Cortana, the Personal Digital Assistant, to search your computer or the web, or to perform actions like opening apps or documents

Getting online with the new browser, Microsoft Edge, and keeping in touch by email and Skype

Perfecting photos, viewing movies, playing music and games

The new apps in the Creators Update, such as Paint 3D and Skype, and the enhanced apps including Maps, People, Settings, Microsoft Edge and Mail




Windows 10 is one of the most significant upgrades in Microsofts history and Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition is ideal for newbies and for those wanting to quickly grasp the essentials in the new Creators Update version.

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OS X Yosemite in Easy Steps

by Nick Vandome

Published 23 December 2014

OS X Yosemite in easy steps covers the essentials of this operating system for Mac desktop and laptop computers. Step-by-step, it’ll take you through OS X Yosemite’s abundant features to help you get more out of your Mac. Learn how to:

  • Obtain OS X Yosemite and find your way around the Desktop
  • Navigate faster with Multi-Touch gestures on a Magic Mouse or a Magic Trackpad
  • Enjoy the digital lifestyle - use your Mac computer for photos, music, movies and ebooks; finding places with Maps; surfing the web, emailing, and getting productive and organized
  • Easily share photos, documents, apps and more between your Mac and other devices using iCloud Drive and Family Sharing

Packed with tips and shortcuts, this guide will get you up to speed in no time – ideal for newbies as well as for those upgrading to OS X Yosemite.

Covers OS X Yosemite (10.10).

Cover of iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th Edition

iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad:

  • Choose the right model for you
  • Navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures
  • Master Settings and apps to stay organized
  • Find, download and explore exciting apps
  • Use your iPad to make travelling stress-free
  • Email, share photos and video chat for free
  • Access and share your music, books and videos
  • Stay in touch with family members
  • Access your documents from anywhere

    • iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition, is updated to cover the latest operating system, iOS 11, covering:

  • The enhancements to the Dock
  • The newly designed App Switcher and Control Center
  • The improvements to multitasking to improve productivity, including Drag and Drop capabilities
  • The new File app for organizing and accessing documents
  • The newly designed virtual keyboard for streamlining text and data input

    • With iOS 11, the iPad goes from strength to strength, and iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition is the perfect companion to using this impressive tablet.

    For all iPads with iOS 11, including iPad Mini and iPad Pro.

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    Freehand 10 in Easy Steps

    by Nick Vandome

    Published 1 November 2001

    Cover of Photoshop Elements 8 in Easy Steps
    The number one selling image editing software goes from strength to strength and Photoshop Elements 8 in easy steps shows how to use it to edit, display and share images in some truly stunning and original ways, for both PC and Mac users. Editing digital images is at the heart of Elements 8 and this book covers it in depth. It looks at obtaining images, color enhancements and techniques such as skin tone adjustment, cloning and removing flaws and blemishes. There are also sections on quick fixes and new features such as combining the exposure in different photos and resizing photos proportionally without distortion. It also shows how video can be used within Elements 8. Elements 8 is in a league of its own when it comes to sharing images creatively and this book covers its stunning features including, improved effects, color-coordinated layouts, animated slideshows, dynamic online galleries, photo emails and fun flip-books. It also shows how a variety of online services can be used to enhance, store and share images.
    Organizing images can sometimes be a chore, but this book shows how Elements 8 simplifies the process through the use of tags, collections, people recognition and an Auto-Analyzer that automatically tags your best photos. Photoshop Elements 8 in easy steps breaks new ground with both the fun and functionality of image editing and gives you the power to greatly expand your digital horizons.

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    iPad at Work in Easy Steps

    by Drew Provan

    Published 31 January 2013