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Learn how to take full advantage of all of Raspberry Pi’s amazing features and functions—and have a blast doing it! Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of a Raspberry Pi, the credit-card-sized computer! If you’re ready to dive in and start finding out what this amazing little gizmo is really capable of, this ebook is for you. Taken from the forthcoming Raspberry Pi Projects, Raspberry Pi Hardware Projects 1 contains three cool hardware projects that let you have fun with the Raspberry Pi while developing your Raspberry Pi skills. The authors – PiFace inventor, Andrew Robinson and Raspberry Pi For Dummies co-author, Mike Cook – show you how to build: Reaction timer Twittering toy Disco Lights The ebook also includes a brief guide to setting up the Raspberry Pi for those very new to its unique ways and a bonus project, the Insult Generator, which will teach you simple Python programming while making you laugh. With Raspberry Pi Hardware Projects 1 you’ll learn everything you need to know to program the Raspberry Pi and build cool, automated and interactive gadgets in no time.

All the steps you need to jump into Pinterest and thrive Don't miss the boat on one of the fastest growing social network sites. Get on board and learn all about Pinterest, a virtual pin-board to share images and ideas. The platform is simple to use and navigate once you get the hang of it, and this book will walk you through all of the steps to join, use, socialize, and flourish! Open the book and find: All about starting your virtual pinboard Steps for following boards and sharing pins Ways to stay connected by going mobile Tips for creating a quality pin Techniques to build large followings

Dig into formulas, functions, and more to build your Excel skills Whether you're a beginner or an Excel veteran, this friendly guide provides the fundamental techniques to help you create, edit, format, and print your own spreadsheets. You'll start from scratch and quickly progress to manipulating data with formulas and using Excel's extensive formatting options to present your information in the most powerful way. Open the book and find: Ways to navigate Excel's Ribbon interface Data entry tips to start your spreadsheet How to build formulas and edit workbooks Formatting steps to follow Printing basics to present your data

Crunch numbers, create spreadsheets, and get up to speed on Excel 2010! This friendly book gets you started with the basics of Excel 2010, such as creating a spreadsheet from scratch, selecting commands from the Ribbon, customizing the Quick Access toolbar, creating simple formulas, moving and copying data with drag and drop, using the AutoCorrect and AutoFill features, and more. Navigate effectively – see how the Ribbon interface and the Backstage View give you access to all the tools you need for every task Be a mover and a shaker – move and copy data with cut, copy, and paste or drag and drop Summing up – total columns and rows of numbers with the AutoSum button Making it pretty – format data tables, adjust column widths and row heights, hide columns and rows, and format with Styles or the Format Painter Safety net – save your work and recover spreadsheets after a computer crash Open the book and find: What's new in Excel 2010 How to surf an Excel 2010 worksheet and workbook Instructions for entering data in a worksheet Tips for keeping your data secure How to enter and edit formulas with built-in functions Tips for undoing or deleting data entry mistakes Learn to: Get comfortable with Excel 2010 and Backstage View Create and edit spreadsheets Format cells, create formulas, and fix data entry errors Copy, cut, move, paste, or delete data

Never leave home without a good book in hand again – it’s easy with an eReader! No more packing a suitcase full of books to read on your beach vacation or lugging a heavy bag of magazines with you to visit the grandkids – your eReader holds them all. Lightweight and ultraportable, eReaders have become one of the most popular gadgets in your technology toolbox, and this one-of-a-kind For Dummies guide is filled with the know-how you need to become savvy with your eReader. From changing preferences and navigating to downloading books and magazines, you’ll be ready to enjoy your eReader in no time. Decisions, decisions – discover common eReader features, learn different ways to navigate your device, and sync all your gadgets Start shopping – download your old favorites, find new eBooks to explore, and get fantastic free books to read Mine all mine – customize your eReader settings, change fonts and type sizes, and adjust the lighting Spread your knowledge – share your eBooks with family and friends, and rate and review your recent reads Wait, there’s more – go beyond the world of eBooks and subscribe to a newspaper or fill your eReader with your own files Open the book and find: Explanations of different eBook file formats Tips for using touchscreen devices Advice on powering up your eReader and managing battery life How to connect through WiFi Accessories that are worth having Websites to visit for more eBook information Ten differences between a paper book and eBook

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8 Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more. Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time Covers all the basics of using Windows 8—core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media Includes coverage on using Windows 8's new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen device Windows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version's bells and whistles.

Get in sync with iCloud & iTunes Match, with this 96-page e-book guide Want to keep your calendar, contacts, e-mail, and iWork documents up to date and in sync–no matter where you are or which iOS device you’re using? Want access to your photos or music library everywhere? Apple's iCloud and iTunes Match services make it simple and automatic–and this In A Day For Dummies e-book will help you get up and running with iCloud and iTunes Match quickly. Covers the basics of setting up iCloud on your devices and syncing your e-mail, contacts, calendars, notes, to-do lists, reminders, and more Shows you how to subscribe to iTunes Match, scan and match your music library, and start streaming your favorite songs Walks you through using iCloud to retrieve a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad Includes access to «Beyond the Book» online bonus content to help you put your iCloud and iTunes Match skills into practice Download iCloud & iTunes Match In A Day For Dummies and get your head in the iCloud today!

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