100 Top Tips - Create Great Photos Using Your Smartphone contains tips covering all aspects of capturing, displaying and sharing photos on your phone. These include:

Finding and using your phone's camera settings so you can set up the camera exactly as you want
Using basic techniques that can instantly help you capture stunning photos
Looking at ways to improve the composition of your photos
Utilizing lighting conditions to get the best photos
Creating stunning portraits of family and friends
Releasing your artistic side with a range of creative options
Viewing buildings and architecture in a new way, to get the most effective photos
Capturing iconic shots of famous landmarks
Editing photos on your phone and also downloading them to a computer for more sophisticated editing to make them stand out from the crowd
Making sure your photos are safely backed up for safe keeping and sharing them with family and friends
100 Top Tips - Create Great Photos Using Your Smartphone will help the reader to capture eye-catching photos of a variety of subjects and in a range of lighting conditions.

Windows 7 in Easy Steps

by Harshad Kotecha

Published 29 October 2009

Windows 8 for Seniors in easy steps introduces the features of the most current Windows operating system, presented with the over-50's in mind. It uses larger type for easy reading and discusses the topics in a clear and concise manner. It concentrates on the activities you'll want to carry out, whether you're completely new to computers, or you're upgrading from a previous version of Windows. Windows 8 for Seniors in easy steps helps you choose the right edition of Windows 8 for your purpose, whether you are upgrading an existing computer or switching to a new computer specifically designed for Windows 8. It focuses on the new Metro interface and shows you how you can access these features using a keyboard and mouse or using multitouch display capabilities. It looks at the desktop, taskbar and search facilities that provide the facilities associated with the Start menu of earlier versions and also helps you customize your system to suit your way of working. It looks at the Metro applications and the built-in Windows applications, tools and gadgets that provide the functions you need to make effective use of your computer.

CSS3 in Easy Steps

by Mike McGrath

Published 31 January 2013

CSS3 in easy steps begins by explaining how style sheets can determine the presentation of elements within HTML documents. Examples show how Cascading Style Sheet rules control content position and its appearance with font style, color, gradients, and drop-shadow effects. You will also learn how rules can provide dynamic effect with animation, transformations, and transitions. Each chapter builds your knowledge of style sheets. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of CSS3 and be able to create your own exciting interactive web pages.

The book examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing how to selectively style components of an HTML document and how to endow components with interactive functionality, to illustrate each aspect of CSS3.

CSS3 in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin creating stylish web pages. It will appeal to programmers who want to quickly learn the latest style sheet techniques, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college, and to those seeking a career in web development who need a thorough understanding of CSS3.


OS X El Capitan in easy steps

by Nick Vandome

Published 10 December 2015
OS X El Capitan in easy steps opens up the gateway to the foundations of OS X: the Dock and the Finder. Then, it reveals a raft of ways in which you can make the most of OS X El Capitan:

Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in OS X El Capitan.
Working with and managing your apps.
Productivity options on your Mac.
Getting online with Safari, Mail, Messages and FaceTime.
Managing your digital lifestyle for photos, music, video, books and games.
The invaluable iCloud online function for backing up and sharing your files.

There is also a chapter on troubleshooting and keeping your El Capitan in tiptop shape
OS X El Capitan in easy steps also covers the new features in the operating system, which include:

A streamlined Mission Control function.
An improved Notes app
Enhanced Spotlight search functionality
An updated Mail app
Additional editing options in the Photos app.
An enhanced Safari app

Whether you're new to the Mac or just upgrading, use this book to master the essentials and then unleash the power of OS X El Capitan. Covers OS X El Capitan (10.11), due Fall 2015.

PCs in Easy Steps

by Harshad Kotecha

Published 16 October 1991

Windows XP in Easy Steps

by Harshad Kotecha

Published 27 December 2001


XML in Easy Steps

by Mike McGrath and Stuart Yarnold

Published 31 December 2003
XML in easy steps instructs you on how to employ XML data documents. It is completely updated from the first edition of this title, which described the emerging XML technologies, to demonstrate those parts of XML that have become popular in today's real-world applications. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided to explain each aspect of XML, and screenshots illustrate every example. XML in easy steps describes the eXtensible Markup Language(XML), together with the associated technologies of Document Type Definition (DTD), XmlSchema Documents (XSD), and the eXtensible Stylesheet Language (XSL). It illustrates how XML can be used to create Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), how to access XML data with JavaScript, and how to deploy XML in modern AJAX web applications. You don't need to have previous knowledge of any markup language so it's ideal for the newcomer to XML. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of XML and be able to create your own well-formed XML documents and validating schemas. XML in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin using XML.
It will appeal to programmers who want to quickly add XML to their skills set, the enthusiast who wants to explore the possibilities of XML, and to those seeking a career in web development who need an understanding of XML.


Windows 7 In Easy Steps Windows 7 in easy steps is a concise, yet comprehensive, guide to the latest version of Microsoft Windows and the successor to Windows Vista. It cuts out the waffle and gets straight to the point, in the usual In Easy Steps manner. It covers the six different editions of Windows 7 (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate) helping you to understand which edition of Windows 7 is right for you, and what upgrade paths are available. It introduces you to the key features of Windows 7, and explores its operations, including starting up, basic control functions, working with applications, managing files and folders, printing and fonts, networking and home groups, and Internet access. It reviews the Windows 7 interface, including the new Taskbar and Windows Aero, and discusses system activation and validation, backup, security and Windows Update. It also covers the new Windows Live Essentials such as Messenger, Mail and Photo Gallery, and explains how to incorporate these into your Windows 7 system.
This book will help you quickly become productive with your Windows 7 system, whether you're upgrading from an earlier version of Windows or this is your first experience with Windows. Windows 7 Tips & Techniques In Easy Steps Are you struggling to get to grips with Windows 7? Did you know that it comes with many new applications and features that you probably aren't aware of? Is there something you want to do but just cannot figure out how to do it? If so, Windows 7 Tips & Techniques In Easy Steps is just what you need. Inside, you will find a multitude of helpful tips and tweaks that will not only answer many common questions but will also help you to get the most out of Windows 7. Do you want to improve system performance? Customize your work and play environment? Safeguard your PC and data? It's all here, plus much more. Office 2010 In Easy Steps In the usual In Easy Steps manner, Office 2010 in easy steps will make the task of learning this new version easy and painless. The book covers all the key features that a user needs to know to get up and running in no time.
* Master the updated customizable Ribbon * Grasp the new Backstage full-screen options * Learn how to use the new image and illustration tools * Understand new Office Web Applications Office 2010 in easy steps combs through the new features and covers all the ones the user needs to know, and will use time and time again. All illustrated in full color and in easy bite-size chunks!


Windows 8 in Easy Steps

by Michael Price

Published 18 July 2014



Excel Functions & Formulas in easy steps shows you how to get the most of Excel, once you've mastered the basics. You will learn how to build more powerful spreadsheets using the features of Excel formulas, and explore all the categories of Excel functions including financial, logical, mathematical, and data related functions. Then, review business-oriented scenarios and examples of functions in each of the groups, and consider the additional facilities offered through user-defined functions.

The topics covered apply to all recent versions of Microsoft Excel.

Office 2013 in Easy Steps

by Michael Price

Published 30 August 2013
This book covers all the key features that a user needs to know to get up and running in no time. It combs through the new features and covers all the ones the user needs to know, and will use time and time again. All illustrated in full colour and in easy bite-size chunks! Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style with helpful graphics, the In Easy Steps books explain everything you need to know to get working on your computer - and more!

"Windows 7 for Seniors in Easy Steps" explains the latest Windows operating system with users over 50 in mind. Larger type makes for easier reading, and the clear and concise text and step-by-step illustrations (including screenshots) simplifies the concepts for both seasoned users and those completely new to Windows. The book covers networking, email, internet, digital photography, music, and video, and reviews applications and games that are supplied with Windows 7, issues of security, maintaining the system, and much more.

Outlook 2003 in Easy Steps

by Michael Price

Published 22 January 2004
This version of Outlook in easy steps brings the series up to the Office 2003 level, and guides the reader through the Outlook 2003 combination of electronic mail, personal information management and team working software, plus instant messaging and newsgroup functions. This book also covers the enhanced version, Outlook 2003 with Business Contacts Manager.