Item Tag: Computing

Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition

You’ll learn how to Perfect for beginners – empowering for all! In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Keep your laptop working in tiptop condition.

macOS in easy steps – illustrated using macOS Ventura

A NEW book, direct from the publisher. By: Nick VandomeISBN: 9781840789836 Publication Date: 26 January 2023 Discover the true potential of the stylish world of Apple computers with macOS in easy steps. Using macOS Ventura to illustrate, this primer will have you up and running, and getting more out of your Mac in no time. Areas covered include:Getting around your Mac, iMac or MacBook and setting it up to suit the way you work, including how to use the Finder and the Dock.Apps to help with everyday tasks and for communication: Contacts, Calendar, News, Reminders, Notes, Mail, and Messaging.Browsing the internet with Safari web browser.The digital lifestyle: photos, music, TV, videos, podcasts, and books.Using iCloud to back up and share items.Utilizing Stage Manager to get productive.Security, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Ideal for newcomers as well as those seeking to get more from their Mac computer. Table of Contents:Introducing macOSGetting Up and RunningFinderNavigating in macOSmacOS AppsGetting ProductiveInternet and CommunicationDigital LifestyleSharing macOSNetworkingMaintaining macOS About the author Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and travelling abroad.

Visual Basic in easy steps, 7th edition

Learn to create Windows applications using Visual Basic/Studio Community. Code examples, screenshots, and step-by-step instructions illustrate each aspect of Visual Basic, so you’ll be creating your own interactive applications in no time! Updated for Visual Basic 2022 edition (Visual Basic 17.0) Pages: 192 By: Mike McGrath Publication Date: October 26th, 2022 ISBN: 9781840789768 Now in its 7th edition, Visual Basic in easy steps shows how to create Windows applications using the latest Visual Studio Community programming environment. Using examples with free downloadable code, this renowned guide covers:Form controls, application properties, the programming language, live code analysis, problem-solving and debugging techniques.Creating macros for Word and Excel in Microsoft Office, using VBA.Manipulating files and data using VBScript.Incorporating external data into your applications from text files, Excel spreadsheets, XML documents, live RSS web feeds, and SQL databases. Ideal for anyone wanting to quickly understand Visual Basic fundamentals and master the key techniques. By the end of the book, you’ll be creating your own interactive applications! Visual Basic in easy steps, 7th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin Windows programming, including:Programmers who want to quickly learn the latest Visual Basic techniques.Students who are studying computing at school or college.Those seeking a career in Information Technology who need a thorough understanding of Visual Basic programming. Updated for Visual Basic 2022 edition (Visual Basic 17.0). Table of ContentsGetting startedSetting propertiesUsing controlsLearning the languageBuilding an applicationSolving problemsExtending the interfaceScripting with Visual BasicHarnessing dataEmploying databases About the author Mike McGrath now lives in South-east Europe, on the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, dining-out with friends, and the ongoing evolution of the world wide web.

C++ Programming in easy steps, 7th edition

This book makes no assumption that you have previous knowledge of any programming language, so it is suitable for the beginner to programming in C++, whether you know C or not. Shows you how to program in the powerful C++ language, install a free C++ compiler, and create programs.

R for Data Analysis in easy steps, 2nd edition

There are complete example programs that demonstrate how to create Line graphs, Bar charts, Histograms, Scatter graphs, Box plots, and more. The code for each R script is listed, together with screenshots that illustrate the actual output when that script has been executed.