Item category 1: Computing & IT

This book is packed full of information that makes your TikTok experience safer and more enjoyable. It's written for all TikTok everyday users, influencers and content creators around the world and shares how you can make the most of TikTok safely and protect your TikTok account effectively.

The latest versions of the iPhone have enhanced features and this guide will help you to get the most out of them. As one of the most popular smartphones, almost everyone needs to know how to use this fundamental modern tool, so our handy book provides information on all the basic capabilities, f...

A concise overview of machine learning computer programs that learn from data which underlies applications that include recommendation systems, face recognition, and driverless cars. Today, machine learning underlies a range of applications we use every day, from product recommendations to voice ...

Build a strong foundation of typographic page layout, and document-construction skills through the step-by-step lessons in this book. These real-world projects -- ranging from a printed postcard with a QR code to an interactive Adobe PDF with form fields -- are designed to guide novice Adobe InDe...

In this book, digital anthropologist Payal Arora proposes ways in which we can envision new design systems and thinking to include the world. Drawing from fieldwork on young people's digital usage in Brazil, India, Bangladesh and Nigeria, Arora reveals how their understandings of algorithmic syst...

Your iPad is a magical piece of technology connecting you to the rest of the world pretty much anytime and anywhere. Super thin and (well, almost) light as a feather, it allows you to keep up with your day to day duties, stay in touch with family and friends, catch up with work, relax with books ...

"iPhone For Dummies, 2023 edition is your essential guide to the latest iPhone models, including the powerful new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. Armed with this book, you can harness your iPhone's power for work, play, and everything in between. Master iOS and iPhone essentials in minutes, and then...

Music player, game console, pocket computer, high-tech camera, communications device... just when you think iPhones can't get better, along comes new models and new operating system software that updates the older iPhones. This fully-revised guide shares the expertise of a pair of well-known expe...

"ChatGPT For Dummies demystifies the artificial intelligence tool that can answer questions, write essays, and generate just about any kind of text it's asked for. This powerful example of generative AI is widely predicted to upend education and business. In this book, you'll learn how ChatGPT wo...

This jargon-busting guide will give you a clear overview of the world of cyber security. Exploring everything from the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the basics: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect p...

Whether you want the cutting-edge technology or are just interested in streaming video for playing the latest hit games, readers will find the guidance needed to make their perfect PC a reality. Regardless of if they are looking to upgrade an existing computer or build a new one from scratch, the...

An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.

Dive into Windows 10 -- and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the newest, most powerful, most innovative features in Windows 10, this supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of time-saving solutions, up-to-date tips, and workarounds. From the new Chomium-based M...

Power up your proficiency with this genius guide to popular Microsoft 365 apps Do you want to make your Microsoft 365 account a productivity behemoth? Do you want to squeeze every last bit of awesome from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and learn a little more about Outlook, too? Microsoft 365 Portab...

Learn to correct and improve digital images. Seamlessly remove backgrounds and repair images using content-aware tools. Explore advanced filters that enhance images using machine learning and cloud processing. Select subjects with complex outlines, including hair, quickly and precisely. Design co...

Take command of your Android smartphone. Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone's features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone ru...

LINUX. This is a highly accessible guide to the complex and highly customisable operating system Linux. Featuring step-by-step guides on a variety of topics, including how to choose and set up your distro, informative guides to many different distros including Ubuntu, Fedora and Red Hat, as well ...

Voice is the next technology -- remarkably similar in potential impact to the Internet and mobile computing -- poised to change the way the world works. Tobias Dengel is in the vanguard of this breakthrough, understanding the deep, wide-ranging implications voice will have for every industry. And...

This book gives Android rookies a crash-course in how to use these popular phones. You'll go beyond the basics of texting and taking photos -- we'll walk you through all the pro tips and tricks for customizing your phone, optimizing all your settings, using social media (safely), and making the m...

Computers for Seniors is a step-by-step guide that will take you all the way from purchasing a new computer to being a confident user who can send email to family and friends, shop online safely, read the latest news, watch funny YouTube videos, share cute pictures of your grandkids, check the we...

Brimming with expert advice and easy-to-follow instructions, this book shows new and existing programmers how to quickly port existing Objective-C applications into Swift and get into the swing of the new language like a pro. You'll find out how to set up Xcode for a new Swift application, use op...

The practical and friendly approach of this book will help newcomers to easily learn and understand the basics of spreadsheets.

Provides information on the basics of laptop computers, covering such topics as buying a laptop, working with Windows 10, synchronizing a laptop with other machines, coordinating email pickup across devices, computer security, and troubleshooting problems.

Whether you're a computer science student or a business professional, this beginners guide will teach you the basics without all the jargon. It covers different types of attacks, common tactics used by online adversaries, and defensive strategies you can use to protect yourself. You'll learn what...

Contemporary digital designers work across programmes, platforms and disciplines, but there's not always enough time to become an expert in everything before having to get stuck in to your next project. This is a hands-on approach to take you through the building blocks, common skills and hacks a...

iPhone, 2025 Edition, covers the iPhone basics, as well as the features of iPhone 16 and earlier models. You'll also learn how to navigate the new iOS 17 release to make phone and FaceTime calls, send texts and messages, get online, play games, shoot video, and all the other amazing things your A...

"Whether you're starting from square one or updating your skills, this hands-on guide to Excel 2016 gets you up and running--fast. You'll easily get the hand of worksheets, formulas, graphs, formatting,a nd more as you explore this powerful, versatile application. Show off your data and maximize ...

What if you could be identified by anyone with just a blurry photo? When Kashmir Hill stumbled upon Clearview AI in 2019, a facial recognition platform with an alleged 98.6% accuracy rate, the implications were terrifying. But that was just the beginning. Clearview AI would quickly rise to the to...

We stand on the verge of the AI revolution, where artificial intelligence is learning to make decisions and perform complex tasks that once only humans could do. This incredible technology is the result of decades of research into computer science and the most intense period of development in the...

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Android 5 (Lollipop) phone working just the way you want. Learn how to: Master Android 5's new tools, improved interface, and best shortcuts ; Quickly set up your phone, Google account, and Wi-Fi connection ; Play and organi...