Operating systems

Make the most of your new Windows(R) 8.

Easy Computer Basics See it done.

Covers Mavericks for iMac Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iMac photos that show you exactly what to do.

Covers MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do.

"e;There's an incredible amount of depth and thinking in the practices described here, and it's impressive to see it all in one place.

"e;There's an incredible amount of depth and thinking in the practices described here, and it's impressive to see it all in one place.

Build Complete Embedded Linux Systems Quickly and Reliably Developers are increasingly integrating Linux into their embedded systems: It supports virtually all hardware architectures and many peripherals, scales well, offers full source code, and requires no royalties.

Build Complete Embedded Linux Systems Quickly and Reliably Developers are increasingly integrating Linux into their embedded systems: It supports virtually all hardware architectures and many peripherals, scales well, offers full source code, and requires no royalties.

The Complete Guide to Optimizing Systems Performance Written by the winner of the 2013 LISA Award for Outstanding Achievement in System Administration Large-scale enterprise, cloud, and virtualized computing systems have introduced serious performance challenges.

The Complete Guide to Optimizing Systems Performance Written by the winner of the 2013 LISA Award for Outstanding Achievement in System Administration Large-scale enterprise, cloud, and virtualized computing systems have introduced serious performance challenges.

Here's what three pioneers in computer graphics and human-computer interaction have to say about this book: "e;What a tour de force-everything one would want-comprehensive, encyclopedic, and authoritative.

My iMac offers iMac users full-color, step-by-step visual instructions to learn how to get the most out of their iMac and OS X Mountain Lion.

With 28 new chapters, the third edition of The Practice of System and Network Administration innovates yet again!

With 28 new chapters, the third edition of The Practice of System and Network Administration innovates yet again!

This book gives you a first look at the exciting new features in Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of the operating system Microsoft released to the public on February 29, 2012.

This book gives you a first look at the exciting new features in Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of the operating system Microsoft released to the public on February 29, 2012.

The only Apple-certified book on OS X Server on Mountain Lion, this comprehensive reference takes support technicians and ardent Mac users deep inside the server for the latest operating system, covering everything from networking technologies to service administration, customizing users and groups, and more.

This Visual QuickStart Guide will help you get up and running with the Surface, Microsoft's very-own entry into the tablet market.

The Fully Updated Guide to Enterprise Network Monitoring with Today's Nagios Platform and Tools This is the definitive guide to building cost-effective, enterprise-strength monitoring infrastructures with the latest commercial and open source versions of Nagios.

The Fully Updated Guide to Enterprise Network Monitoring with Today's Nagios Platform and Tools This is the definitive guide to building cost-effective, enterprise-strength monitoring infrastructures with the latest commercial and open source versions of Nagios.

Learn how to use Apple's iCloud service to share your content across all your devices.

This is the most comprehensive and realistic guide to Windows Server 2012 planning, design, prototyping, implementation, migration, administration, and support.

This is the most comprehensive and realistic guide to Windows Server 2012 planning, design, prototyping, implementation, migration, administration, and support.

Inexpensive and to-the-point, The iPad Pocket Guide is a complete companion to all the features and functions of the iPad including: Facetime, HD Video, Mail, Safari, Photos and Video, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, and more.

Sure, you can simply purchase Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store and click the Upgrade button, but we think it's a much better idea to prepare your system so that after you upgrade, you can get back to work with the least amount of trouble and disruption.

My Surface(TM) Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Surface photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Surface problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Surface Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Surface working just the way you want.

This year, millions of casual computer users will buy new Windows 8 mobile devices, notebooks, and desktop PCs.

Make the most of your new OS X(R) Mountain Lion notebook or desktop computer-without becoming a technical expert!

Make the most of your new OS X(R) Mountain Lion notebook or desktop computer-without becoming a technical expert!

See it done.

"e;If you're a developer trying to figure out why your application is not responding at 3 am, you need this book!

"e;If you're a developer trying to figure out why your application is not responding at 3 am, you need this book!

Ubuntu Server is a complete, free server operating system that just works, with the extra Ubuntu polish, innovation, and simplicity that administrators love.

Ubuntu Server is a complete, free server operating system that just works, with the extra Ubuntu polish, innovation, and simplicity that administrators love.

Get to grips with Apple's new SwiftUI framework for creating robust UIs for iOS and iPadOS using Swift programmingKey FeaturesUse SwiftUI for building dynamic apps for Apple devices from scratchUnderstand declarative syntax in cross-platform development and how states work within SwiftUILearn to develop watchOS apps by reusing SwiftUI codeBook DescriptionSwiftUI is the new and powerful interface toolkit that lets you design and build iOS, iPadOS, and macOS apps using declarative syntax.

Remembering passwords is a pain, but having to change every account's password because one of your accounts got hacked is an even bigger hassle.

Macs have a well-earned reputation for being secure, so you may think that you don't have to lift a finger to keep your Mac protected.

Learn how to use Profile Manager, a feature included in OS X Lion Server, to configure and remotely manage iOS devices (including iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch) and Macs running Lion.

Mac OS X Killer Tips is not another newbie book.

Mac OS X Killer Tips is not another newbie book.

Sams Teach Yourself iCloud in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical information designed to get you up and running quickly and easily.

The clear, friendly, visual guide to using and personalizing Windows 7 - 100% focused on what you really want to do with Windows 7!

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do.

Beyond the Basics.

This authoritative, Apple-Certified training course is designed both for professionals who support Apple computers as well as Macintosh enthusiasts who want to upgrade, service, or troubleshoot their favorite systems.

If you want to get to know Windows Vista fast but don't want to get bogged down in the details, you need a Visual QuickProject Guide!

"e;ClickOnce demos may look simple, but those techniques only work for simple applications.

"e;This book is an invaluable one-stop reference for deploying, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2008.

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

You've got a Mac.