Most Popular Books by David Pogue

"Windows ME" is the ideal user''s guide for the world''s most popular operating system. It walks readers through every conceivable kind of configuration, including setting up a small network. It even provides instructions for one of the hottest PC uses today: listening to live radio or watching live TV.

You can set your watch to it: As soon as Apple comes out with another version of Mac OS X, David Pogue hits the streets with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover it with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.4, better known as Tiger, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing''s too fast for Pogue and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual. There are many reasons why this is the most popular computer book of all time. With its hallmark objectivity, the Tiger Edition thoroughly explores the latest features to grace the Mac OS. Which ones work well and which do not? What should you look for? This book tackles Spotlight, an enhanced search feature that helps you find anything on your computer; iChat AV for videoconferencing; Automator for automating repetitive, manual or batch tasks; and the hundreds of smaller tweaks and changes, good and bad, that Apple''s marketing never bothers to mention. Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition is the authoritative book that''s ideal for every user, including people coming to the Mac for the first time. Our guide offers an ideal introduction that demystifies the Dock, the unfamiliar Mac OS X folder structure, and the entirely new Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, those much-heralded digital media programs, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac''s own web browser. And plenty more: learn to configure Mac OS X using the System Preferences application, keep your Mac secure with FileVault, and learn about Tiger''s enhanced Firewall capabilities. If you''re so inclined, this Missing Manual also offers an easy introduction to the Terminal application for issuing basic Unix commands. There''s something new on practically every page, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac''s brought a new cat to town and we have a great new way to tame it.

Fast-paced and easy to use, this concise book teaches you the basics of Windows Vista so you can start using this operating system right away. Written by "New York Times" columnist, bestselling author, Emmy-winning CBS News correspondent and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue, the book will help you: Navigate the desktop, including the fast, powerful and fully integrated desktop search function Use the Media Center to record TV and radio, present photos, play music, and record all of these to a DVD Breeze across the Web with the vastly improved Internet Explorer 7 tabbed browser Become familiar with Vista''s beefed up security, and much more Windows Vista is a vast improvement over its predecessors, with an appealing, glass-like visual overhaul, superior searching and organization tools, a multimedia and collaboration suite, and a massive, top-to-bottom security-shield reconstruction. Every corner of the traditional Windows operating system has been tweaked, overhauled, or replaced entirely. Aimed at new and experienced computer users alike, Windows Vista for Starters: The Missing Manual is right there when you need it. This jargon-free book explains Vista''s features quickly and clearly -- revealing which work well and which don''t.

"...you''d be hard pressed to find a better no-brainer beginners guide to the iMac...a practical, inspirational introduction to the wonderful world of Macs for computing newbies...pretty near perfect..." —MacFormat Who doesn’t just love those flat-screen iMac machines? They look great. They work great, too — if you know how to take advantage of all the built-in features and capabilities. Ideal for graphic designers, schools/students, scientists, and anyone who wants to make the most of his new iMac, the latest edition of The Flat-Screen iMac For Dummies has approximately 35% new content. It begins with the basics, and covers: Getting on the Internet Making your way through all the free software included with the iMac, and making the most of it Creating CDs and DVDs Connecting other gadgets and gizmos to the iMac Troubleshooting Written by David Pogue, one of the world’s bestselling how-to authors with more than 2.5 million books in print, this book helps first time iMac users become productive quickly, and lets iMac veterans jump in and discover the newest features they can try out right away. Updated and expanded, the book gets you up to speed on: iDVD, and how to make DVD movies iMovie, a video editing application iPhoto, a digital photo editing tool iTunes, which lets you convert CD music into MP3 files It also includes a chapter, “Ten Cool Things You Didn’t Know Your iMac Could Do” that not only gives you how-to, but also gives you ideas. That just might make you the coolest iMac master around!

Annotation Photoshop CC is truly amazing, but it can also be overwhelming if you''re just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop as easy as possible by explaining things in a friendly, conversational style without technical jargon. After a thorough introduction to the program, you''ll delve deep into Photoshop''s secrets with expert tips and practical editing advice you can use every day.

"Wacky Web Pages" is a light-hearted look at some of the most amusing facts, activities, and uses of the World Wide Web. Readers will be surprised at how ordinary people (and some companies) have made use of this instant publishing medium. More than just a directory of interesting URLs, "Wacky Web Pages" looks at the people behind these Web sites and the "human nature" of those who visit these sites.

The Windows 10 May 2019 Update adds a host of new and improved features to Microsoft’s flagship operating system—and this jargon-free guide helps you get the most out of every component. This in-depth Missing Manual covers the entire system and introduces you to the latest features in the Windows Professional, Enterprise, Education, and Home editions. You’ll learn how to take advantage of improvements to the Game Bar, Edge browser, Windows Online, smartphone features, and a lot more. Written by David Pogue—tech critic for Yahoo Finance and former columnist for The New York Times—this updated edition illuminates its subject with technical insight, plenty of wit, and hardnosed objectivity.

This edition covers iMovie 10.0 for Mac and iMovie 2.0 for iOS. iMovie''s sophisticated tools make it easier than ever to turn raw footage into sleek, entertaining movies—once you understand how to harness its features. Experts David Pogue and Aaron Miller give you hands-on advice and step-by-step instructions for creating polished movies on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Dive in and discover why this is the top-selling iMovie book. The important stuff you need to know Get started. Import footage, review clips, and create movies, using iMovie’s new, streamlined layout. Include stunning effects. Introduce instant replays, freeze frames, fast-forward or slo-mo clips, and fade-outs. Add pro touches. Create cutaways, picture-in-picture boxes, side-by-side shots, and green-screen effects. Make movies on iOS devices. Tackle projects on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with our book-within-a-book. Produce stunning trailers. Craft your own Hollywood-style “Coming Attractions!” previews. Share your masterpiece. Quickly post movies to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, CNN iReport, and iTunes. Watch iMovie Theater. Play your movies on any Apple gadget in iMovie’s new full-screen cinema.

With better ways to get your photos online and new options for creating printed projects, iPhoto ''11 makes it easier than ever to transfer photos from a digital camera, organize them, and publish, print, or share them in maps—but there''s still no printed manual for the program. Fortunately, David Pogue and Lesa Snider team up in this witty, authoritative book that should have been in the box. Organize your collection. Discover all of the options for grouping your pictures—by events, in albums, or based on who’s in the photo or where it was taken. Sharpen your editing skills. Learn how to use iPhoto’s beefed-up editing options, including its Photoshop-like adjustments panel. Share images online. Get your photos to everyone on your list by publishing them to Flickr, Facebook, and MobileMe. Dive into creative projects. Have fun building slideshows (with music), gift books, calendars, and cards.

With its faster downloads, touch-screen iPod, and best-ever mobile Web browser, the iPhone is packed with possibilities. This title includes custom designed pages that help you accomplish specific tasks with step-by-step instructions for various things from scheduling to web browsing to watching videos.

Olvídate de gente seria y trajeada, con aires de superioridad que se toman la ópera como si fuera un lujo para unos pocos. La música es, ante todo, expresión, comunicación entre seres humanos, tanto da si la escuchas en un gran teatro muy puesto, como si la llevas en tu iPhone. No dejes que tus prejuicios contra la ópera (o contra ti mismo) te impidan escuchar las grandes obras que ya se han convertido en patrimonio de la humanidad, y, por lo tanto, también en patrimonio tuyo. Adéntrate en esta divertida guía que te explica quién es quién y qué ha hecho cada uno en este mundillo que es la ópera. • Tipos de voces, orquestas, compositores clave y obras maestras — un itinerario recomendado para que no te pierdas lo mejor de la ópera. • Personajes sobre el escenario y equipo entre bambalinas — los entresijos de una función para que sepas qué está pasando en cada momento. • Trucos para sacar el máximo provecho a una representación en directo — las mejores butacas, cuándo hay que aplaudir y cómo se espera que te comportes en el teatro. • Una introducción básica, pero muy completa — si ya eres aficionado, también disfrutarás con esta lectura, por su tono ameno y porque seguro que encontrarás cosas que desconocías.

Marketing-Abteilungen sehen das eigentlich gar nicht gern: Auf den ersten Blick hat sich bei Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") gegenüber der Vorgängerversion gar nicht sooo viel geändert. Es gibt nicht tausend klangvolle Namen für neue Features, die man als unentbehrlich verkaufen könnte. Aber der Fortschritt ist eben nur auf den ersten Blick minimal. Unter der Haube ist Mac OS X schneller geworden, zuverlässiger, leistungs- und zukunftsfähiger durch 64-Bit-Code und Mehrkernunterstützung - einfach besser. Die neueste Raubkatze von Apple ist also bereit für den Sprung in die Zukunft. So schnell kann das Kätzchen allerdings gar nicht springen, als dass es Dompteur David Pogue nicht doch gelänge, es auf Herz und Nieren zu prüfen, zu zähmen und ungeahnte Fähigkeiten aus ihm zu kitzeln.

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Digitalkameras helfen uns dabei, Geld zu sparen, sie erlauben es uns, Fotos direkt nach der Aufnahme anzusehen und sie stolz herumzuzeigen. Mit dem Siegeszug der Digitalkamera gibt es aber auch doppelt so viel zu lernen wie fruher: wie man qualitativ gute Fotos macht und wie man sie am Computer verwaltet und bearbeitet. Bestseller-Autor David Pogue beschaftigt sich deshalb in diesem Buch mit den fotografischen Grundlagen und der digitalen Verarbeitung von Fotos am Rechner. Die Kamera: Kamerahersteller bringen alle sechs Monate neue Modelle heraus. Das macht den Kauf einer Kamera nicht gerade zu einem Kinderspiel. David Pogue ist Kamerakritiker der New York Times und bringt auf den Punkt, auf welche Kamerafunktionen Sie wirklich achten mussen. Die Aufnahme: Moderne Kameras haben unzahlige Features im Gepack. Wozu sind z.B. ISO, Belichtungskorrektur oder Weissabgleich gut? Wie schiesst man professionelle Fotos, die sich deutlich vom klassischen Schnappschuss abheben? Dieses Buch bringt Licht ins Dunkel und behandelt dabei sowohl Kompaktkameras als auch Spiegelreflexkameras. Das Labor: Picasa (Windows) und iPhoto (Mac) sind hervorragende, kostenlose Programme fur die Organisation, die Nachbearbeitung und die Verbreitung von Digitalfotos. Umfangreiche Schritt-fur-Schritt-Anleitungen bringen Ihnen die Arbeit mit beiden Tools naher. Das Publikum: Vergessen Sie die Zeiten, in denen Ihre Fotos auf dem Dachboden Staub ansetzten. Zeigen Sie Ihre Digitalbilder in Webgalerien und Diashows, verschicken Sie sie per E-Mail, lassen Sie Kaffeetassen oder Briefmarken mit Ihren Motiven anfertigen oder nutzen Sie einen Online-Dienst, um Abzuge zu erstellen."

Users will find a lot to like about the new iPhoto 4. With Smart Albums, they can organize photos similar to the way iTunes creates playlists. And they can share photos over a network using the same Apple technology for sharing music. There''s much more, and our new Missing Manual covers everything in detail and with scrupulous objectivity. But this witty and authoritative guide goes much further, giving readers the basics they need to make iPhoto really work: Essentials of photography. Using iPhoto without a grounding in camera technique is like getting a map before you''ve learned to drive. This book offers a friendly guide to the digital camera, and professional tips for making everyday snapshots look spectacular.Editing basics. Even great photos need a little touching up. This book shows how to master iPhoto''s brightness and contrast controls, cropping tools, new Enhance and Retouch commands, and more.Finding an audience. iPhoto excels at presenting photos. The book goes into detail about creating and uploading a Web site gallery, creating QuickTime movies from your pictures (both for DVD and on the Web), interactive DVD slideshows, AppleScripting iPhoto, important information on backing up and managing batches of photo files, and putting together one of Apple''s linen photo books, including hints on how to arrange the pictures, what book formats work best for what kind of material, how to override the installed designs, and how to make up your own!" iPhoto 4: The Missing Manual," 3rd Edition covers all of these procedures, step by step and offers details on even the smallest nips and tucks.

Selon vous, l''opéra est un monde effrayant rempli de barbus en toge et de grosses dames avec des cornes ? Vous ne parlez pas un mot d''allemand ni d''italien, et vous craignez de ne pas comprendre l''histoire ? Bref, vous pensez que l''opéra, ce n''est pas pour vous ? Détrompez-vous ! L''opéra n''est pas cette forme de spectacle poussiéreuse et ringarde. C''est plutôt une manière magistrale d''exprimer les émotions humaines les plus fortes et les plus belles. C''est aussi des histoires saisissantes, des airs inoubliables, des mises en scène soignées, des ténors et des sopranos aux voix à couper le souffle. Les plus grands compositeurs de musique classique ont offert à cette forme musicale ses plus beaux airs. Dans L''Opéra pour les Nuls, découvrez le monde fascinant de l''opéra, les mots, la musique et ceux qui la chantent. Ne perdez plus une minute et entrez dans ce monde magique. Bon spectacle!

Un guide simple et décontracté pour comprendre et aimer la musique classique, autrement dit, la musique sérieuse. Divisé en six grandes parties, vous apprendrez notamment: à distinguer tous les genres et styles, à découvrir et reconnaître les instruments de l''orchestre, à identifier et apprécier les chefs-d''oeuvre classiques, à vous constituer une bonne discothèque. Bref beaucoup de conseil pour enfin apprécier cette musique.

Initiez-vous à la magie, avec Bernard Bilis ! Dans ce livre, découvrez des dizaines de tours simples, efficaces et bluffants, sans avoir besoin d''un équipement particulier. En suivant les explications claires et drôles de chaque tour, les conseils de pro et les petits secrets de fabrication, vous deviendrez un pro de l''illusion. Qu''il s''agisse alors de close-up, de tours de cartes ou de magie de salon, avec un peu d''entraînement et un brin de comédie, votre baguette magique vous obéira vite au doigt et à l''oeil ! Découvrez aussi les 10 commandements du magicien - et surtout celui-là : "Ne révélez jamais le secret. Jamais" -, ce qu''il faut dire quand les choses tournent mal, sans oublier les dix façons d''aller plus loin dans votre pratique de magicien. Débutant ou amateur éclairé, petits et grands, voilà tous les ingrédients pour pimenter votre vie d''un petit grain de magie !

Everyone knows the Internet is jam-packed with news, entertainment, and timesaving tools. But how do you find the jewels and avoid the junk? Enter The Internet: The Missing Manual, where bestselling authors David Pogue and J.D. Biersdorfer team up to help you:

Pour comprendre enfin quelque chose à la micro-informatique ! Vous voici confronté à un micro-ordinateur - plus par nécessité que par goût, avouons-le -, sans savoir par quel bout prendre cet instrument barbare et capricieux. Oubliez toute appréhension, cette nouvelle collection est réellement faite pour vous ! Domptez la bête en douceur ! Vous venez de déballer votre iMac flambant neuf et une angoisse vous saisit : Par où commencer ? Comment relier entre eux les différents éléments ? Comment ça s''allume, ce machin ? Comment connecter l''imprimante, lancer un programme ou le quitter ? Que faire quand ça ne marche pas ? Autant de questions qui vous torturent depuis votre " passage à l''acte ". Pas de panique ! iMac pour les Nuls est votre antidépresseur, votre antistress, votre anti-alien... Grâce à lui, vous ne tarderez pas à devenir le "maître du monde"! - Enfin presque...

After eleven-year-old Abby discovers that she has a completely useless magical power, she finds herself at a magic camp where her hope of finding others like herself is realized, but when a select group is taken to a different camp, a sinister plot comes to light.

Avec Windows 7, Microsoft a conçu son système d''exploitation le plus populaire et le plus réussi depuis longtemps. Au rang de ses qualités : une sécurité renforcée, une plus grande vitesse d''exécution, une interface plus belle que jamais, et des centaines de nouvelles fonctionnalités... mais tout cela sans aucun manuel d''accompagnement ! Heureusement, cet ouvrage est là pour vous aider à trouver votre chemin, en compagnie de David Pogue, l''un des plus grands experts du sujet.