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The bestselling guide that helps the mature choose a computer and get online for shopping, paying bills, staying in touch with family and friends, and much more! A first computer can be confusing and intimidating at any age. Luckily, Computers For Seniors For Dummies is here to help the over-55 crowd conquer the uncertainty and fear with clear-cut, easy-to-understand steps on how to get the most out of your new computer. Inside, you'll find step-by-step...
84) Computers
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2022.
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Computers are used in classrooms, businesses, and more! These essential tools help us do everyday tasks. But, how do they work? Informative text and crisp images combine to explore the uses, inner workings, and future of computers. Diagrams explain how computers work, show their important parts, and show how people use them. The book concludes with a question that encourages readers to think about the subject.
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2023.
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Self-learning machines called AIs are popping up all around us. They will alter our lives as workers, consumers, investors, citizens, patients and students. We all need to get smart about AIs, now! That's Charles Jennings' message in his provocative new book, Artificial Intelligence: The Rise of the Lightspeed Learners.
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Get the most out of your MacBook Your new MacBook is sleek and powerful, and this down-to-earth guide makes it easier than ever to navigate, personalize, and maximize what it can help you accomplish. From taking it out of the box and turning it on for the first time to file storage and security, to downloading apps and working with iCloud, MacBook For Dummies helps you discover--all in one place--everything your laptop can do. Ultra-light, ultra-fast,...
88) Chicken Clicking
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One night Chick hops onto the farmer's house and has a browse on his computer - click - soon she's shopping online for the whole farm! But when she arranges to meet up with a friend she's made online, she discovers all is not as it seems ... Little Red Riding Hood for the iPad generation, this is the perfect book for teaching children how to stay safe online.
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"Over the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 10! We've identified the Windows 10 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about: keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use!"...
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Explores universal questions about humanity's capacity for living and thriving in the coming age of sentient machines and AI, examining debates from opposing perspectives while discussing emerging intellectual diversity and its potential role in enabling a positive life.
"Whether it is self-driving cars, advancements in search engine technology, or the latest in voice-recognition software, AI, or artificial "machine" intelligence, is playing an ever-greater...
91) Loops & sorting
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[2022]
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IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title introduces the concepts of loops and sorting in coding by using relatable real-world examples in the reader's everyday life"--Publisher's website
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"Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple!" --...
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Introduces the reader to the new storage options, Amazon content, and the power of Kindle Fire HD. Topics covered include the advantages of an Amazon Prime account; what you can store in the cloud for free; a tour of the Amazon Appstore; how Whispersync keeps content from all your devices connected; why streaming video beats downloading; information you'll get from the X-ray feature; how to make Skype calls; eleven game apps.
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2016.
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No, it is not dessert, it's a tiny single-board computer for budding computer scientists to experiment with. This versatile product can be paired with simple coding software, such as Python and Ruby, enabling young scientists to create fun and useful computer devices. Readers will learn the history of Raspberry Pi* and gain a basic understanding of computer programming through clear photographs and manageable text. Sidebars, captions, and a graphic...
95) Raiders' ransom
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 11
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In 22nd-century Great Britain, where climate change has caused vast flooding, the piratical Reavers kidnap the Prime Minister's daughter and thirteen-year-old Lilly Melkun, an English fisher-girl, takes her seacat on a daring rescue attempt, with a mysterious talking jewel from a past computer age tucked in her belt as ransom.
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A computer provides a great resource for learning new things and keeping in touch with family and friends, but it may seem intimidating at first. The bestselling Computers For Seniors For Dummies is here to help the 50+ set conquer and overcome any uncertainty with clear-cut, easy-to-understand guidance on how to confidently navigate your computer and the Windows 10 operating system. Featuring large text and images, it's never been easier for seniors...
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 6
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Early one August morning, seventeen-year-old computer "nerd" Duff Pringle leaves Richmond, Virginia, in a newly-acquired used car and begins an unexpectedly convoluted journey to San Jose, California, and the job that awaits him there.
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In early reviews, geeks raved about Windows 7. But if you're an ordinary mortal, learning what this new system is all about will be challenging. Fear not: David Pogue's Windows 7: The Missing Manual comes to the rescue. Like its predecessors, this book illuminates its subject with reader-friendly insight, plenty of wit, and hardnosed objectivity for beginners as well as veteran PC users.Windows 7 fixes many of Vista's most painful shortcomings. It's...