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Firefox Hacks
by Nigel McfarlaneFirefox Hacks is ideal for power users who want to take full advantage of Firefox from Mozilla, the next-generation web browser that is rapidly subverting Internet Explorer's once-dominant audience. It's also the first book that specifically dedicates itself to this technology. Firefox is winning such widespread approval for a number of reasons, including the fact that it lets users browse faster and more efficiently. Perhaps its most appealing strength, though, is its increased security something that is covered in great detail in Firefox Hacks. Clearly the web browser of the future, Firefox includes most of the features that browser users are familiar with, along with several new features, such as a bookmarks toolbar and tabbed pages that allow users to quickly switch among several web sites. Firefox Hacks offers all the valuable tips and tools you need to maximize the effectiveness of this hot web application. It's all covered, including how to customize its deployment, appearance, features, and functionality. You'll even learn how to install, use, and alter extensions and plug-ins. Aimed at clever people who may or may not be capable of basic programming tasks, this convenient resource describes 100 techniques for 100 strategies that effectively exploit Firefox. Or, put another way, readers of every stripe will find all the user-friendly tips, tools, and tricks they need to make a productive switch to Firefox. With Firefox Hacks, a superior and safer browsing experience is truly only pages away. The latest in O'Reilly's celebrated Hacks series, Firefox Hacks smartly complements other web-application titles such as Google Hacks and PayPal Hacks.
Firefox Secrets
by Cheah Chu YeowThis is a must read guide to anyone who wants to learn how to browse faster and more conveniently with Firefox. Firefox Secrets will teach you how to get the most from Mozilla, including how to find and use all the hidden features, extensions available to you. You'll learn: Ways to ease the transition from Internet Explorer A way to setup multiple "homepages" when you launch your browser Read RSS feeds from within Firefox using a free extension Where to download a new and less obtrusive "Download Manager" The best "must-have" extensions to download as well as the "fun" ones Two different ways to speed up Firefox downloads with prefetcher and pipelining Firefox's secret features for Web Developers And much, much more! Firefox Secrets is the ultimate guide to the Web Browser that major magazines, newspapers and even Microsoft's own "Slate.com" website are recommending as the ultimate replacement to Internet Explorer.
Fireside Lectures on Classic Robotic HPB Surgery: From the Sparkling of Sparks to the Spreading of Prairie Blazes: In Memory of Prof. Ningxin Zhou
by Paolo Dario Anusak Yiengpruksawan R. Matthew Walsh Chenghong Peng Shuxin Wang Ningxin ZhouThis book presents a collection of case reviews on robotic HPB (Hepato-pancreato-biliary) surgeries contributed by distinguished surgical experts and robotics engineers. Each case is accompanied by photographs and discussions to facilitate understanding of the presented projects and techniques. The book not only presents practical robotic HPB surgery techniques, but also offers experts’ reflections and perspectives on the future of robotic surgeries and surgical robotics. Serving as a collection in memory of Prof. Ningxin Zhou, a pioneer of robotic HPB surgery in China, it illustrates the development and success of Prof. Zhou’s study of surgical robotics and his explorations in combining surgery with engineering. The book is a valuable resource for practitioners and researchers in the medical field and engineering alike.
Fireside Politics: Radio and Political Culture in the United States, 1920–1940 (Reconfiguring American Political History)
by Douglas B. CraigAn “impressively researched and useful study” of the golden age of radio and its role in American democracy (Journal of American History).In Fireside Politics, Douglas B. Craig provides the first detailed and complete examination of radio’s changing role in American political culture between 1920 and 1940—the medium’s golden age, when it commanded huge national audiences without competition from television.Craig follows the evolution of radio into a commercialized, networked, and regulated industry, and ultimately into an essential tool for winning political campaigns and shaping American identity in the interwar period. Finally, he draws thoughtful comparisons of the American experience of radio broadcasting and political culture with those of Australia, Britain, and Canada.“The best general study yet published on the development of radio broadcasting during this crucial period when key institutional and social patterns were established.” ?Technology and Culture
Firewall (Orca Soundings)
by Sean RodmanJosh deals with his problems by escaping into his favorite video game, but his virtual refuge is starting to get a little too real. Josh is a gamer. After his parents' divorce and his move from Chicago to a small town where he doesn't know anybody, he copes by staying up way too late playing Killswitch online. Then he discovers a "mod" version of the game that is an exact reproduction of his new town. Strange things start to happen in the game, and they are somehow connected with events in the real world. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Security and Privacy for Non-Techies
by Carey ParkerRely on this practical, end-to-end guide on cyber safety and privacy written expressly for a non-technical audience. You will have just what you need to protect yourself—step by step, without judgment, and with as little jargon as possible. Just how secure is your computer right now? You probably don't know. Computers and the Internet have revolutionized the modern world, but if you are like most people, you have no clue how these things work and don't know the real threats.Protecting your computer is like defending a medieval castle. While moats, walls, drawbridges, and castle guards can be effective, you would go broke trying to build something dragon-proof. This book is not about protecting yourself from a targeted attack by the NSA; it is about arming yourself against common hackers and mass surveillance. There are dozens of no-brainer things we all should be doing to protect our computers and safeguard our data—just like wearing a seat belt, installing smoke alarms, and putting on sunscreen. Author Carey Parker has structured this book to give you maximum benefit with minimum effort. If you just want to know what to do, every chapter has a complete checklist with step-by-step instructions and pictures. This revised and expanded fourth edition contains more than 170 tips to make you and your family safer. It includes:Updates for Windows 10 (May 2020) and Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina)Updates for iOS 13 and Android 10Updated recommendations on the best apps, products, and servicesMore than 170 tips with complete step-by-step instructions and picturesA preview of Mac OS 11 Big Sur and iOS 14 What You Will LearnCreate killer passwords that you do not have to rememberBrowse the web safely and with confidenceProtect your data and reclaim your privacyShop and bank online with maximum securityDefend against identity theftProtect yourself from viruses and scamsMaximize your smartphone security and privacySafeguard your children onlineBlock online tracking and dangerous adsSend files and messages securely and privatelySet up secure home networkingKeep your smart devices from spying on youStop oversharing on social mediaCreate automated backups of all your devicesLearn how the Internet actually worksAnd more! Who This Book Is For Those who use computers and mobile devices, but do not know (or care) how they work. The book is for people who want to know what they need to do to protect themselves—step by step, without judgment, and with as little jargon as possible.
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Security and Privacy for Non-Techies
by Carey ParkerRely on this practical, comprehensive guide to significantly improve your cyber safety and data privacy. This book was written expressly for regular, everyday people -- though even technically savvy readers will find many useful tips here. This book contains everything you need to protect yourself-step by step, without judgment, and with as little jargon as possible. Protecting your digital domain is much like defending a medieval castle. Wide moats, towering walls and trained guards provide defense in depth, safeguarding the people and property within against the most common threats. But attempting to dragon-proof your castle would be counterproductive and costly. The goal of this book is to keep your devices and data safe from the most likely and impactful hazards - not a targeted attack by the NSA. Like wearing seat belts and sunscreen in the real world, there are dozens of simple, effective precautions we need to take in the virtual world. Author Carey Parker has structured this book to give you maximum benefit with minimum effort. If you just want to know what you need to do, each chapter includes a detailed checklist of expert tips. But the book also explains why you need to do these things, using entertaining analogies and straightforward explanations. This revised and expanded fifth edition includes: Updated for Windows 11, macOS 13 (Ventura), iOS 16 and Android 13. Updated recommendations for most secure and private products. Over 200 tips with complete step-by-step instructions and screenshots. What You Will Learn Maximize your computer and smartphone security. Minimize your vulnerabilities and data footprint. Solve your password problems and use two-factor authentication. Browse the web safely and confidently with a secure, private browser. Shop and bank online with maximum security and peace of mind. Defend against identity theft, ransomware and online scams. Safeguard your children online, at home and in school. Block online tracking, data mining and malicious online ads. Send files and messages with end-to-end encryption. Secure your home network and keep your smart devices from spying on you. Create automated backups of all your devices. Learn how to deal with account hacks, data. breaches and viruses. Understand how computers, the internet, VPNs and encryption really work And much more!
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Security for Non-Techies
by Carey ParkerRely on this practical, end-to-end guide on cyber safety and online security written expressly for a non-technical audience. You will have just what you need to protect yourself—step by step, without judgment, and with as little jargon as possible. Just how secure is your computer right now? You probably don't really know. Computers and the Internet have revolutionized the modern world, but if you're like most people, you have no clue how these things work and don't know the real threats.Protecting your computer is like defending a medieval castle. While moats, walls, drawbridges, and castle guards can be effective, you'd go broke trying to build something dragon-proof. This book is not about protecting yourself from a targeted attack by the NSA; it's about armoring yourself against common hackers and mass surveillance. There are dozens of no-brainer things we all should be doing to protect our computers and safeguard our data—just like wearing a seat belt, installing smoke alarms, and putting on sunscreen. Author Carey Parker has structured this book to give you maximum benefit with minimum effort. If you just want to know what to do, every chapter has a complete checklist with step-by-step instructions and pictures. The book contains more than 150 tips to make you and your family safer. It includes: Added steps for Windows 10 (Spring 2018) and Mac OS X High SierraExpanded coverage on mobile device safetyExpanded coverage on safety for kids onlineMore than 150 tips with complete step-by-step instructions and pictures What You’ll LearnSolve your password problems once and for allBrowse the web safely and with confidenceBlock online tracking and dangerous adsChoose the right antivirus software for youSend files and messages securelySet up secure home networkingConduct secure shopping and banking onlineLock down social media accountsCreate automated backups of all your devicesManage your home computersUse your smartphone and tablet safelySafeguard your kids onlineAnd more! Who This Book Is For Those who use computers and mobile devices, but don’t really know (or frankly care) how they work. This book is for people who just want to know what they need to do to protect themselves—step by step, without judgment, and with as little jargon as possible.
Fireworks Algorithm
by Ying TanThis book is devoted to the state-of-the-art in all aspects of fireworks algorithm (FWA), with particular emphasis on the efficient improved versions of FWA. It describes the most substantial theoretical analysis including basic principle and implementation of FWA and modeling and theoretical analysis of FWA. It covers exhaustively the key recent significant research into the improvements of FWA so far. In addition, the book describes a few advanced topics in the research of FWA, including multi-objective optimization (MOO), discrete FWA (DFWA) for combinatorial optimization, and GPU-based FWA for parallel implementation. In sequels, several successful applications of FWA on non-negative matrix factorization (NMF), text clustering, pattern recognition, and seismic inversion problem, and swarm robotics, are illustrated in details, which might shed new light on more real-world applications in future. Addressing a multidisciplinary topic, it will appeal to researchers and professionals in the areas of metahuristics, swarm intelligence, evolutionary computation, complex optimization solving, etc.
Firmware Development: A Guide to Specialized Systemic Knowledge
by Vincent Zimmer Subrata BanikBuild your own system firmware. This book helps you understand system firmware architecture and minimalistic design, and provides a specialized knowledge of firmware development. The book includes guidance on understanding the system firmware build procedure, integrating pieces of firmware and allowing configuration, updating system firmware, creating a development infrastructure for allowing multi-party collaboration in firmware development, and gaining advanced system firmware debugging knowledge.After reading the book you will be able to assume better control while developing your own firmware and know how to interact with native hardware while debugging. You will understand key principles for future firmware development using newer technology, and be ready for the introduction of modern safe programming languages for firmware development. Detailed system firmware development case studies using a futuristic approach cover:Future scalable system firmware development modelsTypes of firmware development (system firmware, device firmware, manageability firmware)Tools and their usage while creating system firmwareHow to build infrastructure for seamless firmware development using a multi-party development modelDebugging methodologies used during various phases of firmware product developmentSetting up key expectations for future firmware, including thinner firmware footprints and faster execution time, easier configuration, and increased transparent security What You Will LearnUnderstand the system firmware working model of the futureGain knowledge to say goodbye to proprietary firmware for different types of firmware developmentKnow the different types of tools required for creating firmware source code before flashing the final image into the boot device of the embedded systemDevelop skills to understand the failure in firmware or in the system and prepare the debugging environment to root cause the defectsDiscern the platform minimal security requirementOptimize the system firmware boot time based on the target hardware requirementComprehend the product development cycle using open source firmware development Who This Book Is For Embedded firmware and software engineers migrating the product development from closed source firmware to open source firmware for product adaptation needs as well as engineers working for open source firmware development. A secondary audience includes engineers working on various bootloaders such as open source firmware, UEFI, and Slim Bootloader development, as well as undergraduate and graduate students working on developing firmware skill sets.
First Course in Algorithms Through Puzzles
by Ryuhei UeharaThis textbook introduces basic algorithms and explains their analytical methods. All algorithms and methods introduced in this book are well known and frequently used in real programs. Intended to be self-contained, the contents start with the basic models, and no prerequisite knowledge is required. This book is appropriate for undergraduate students in computer science, mathematics, and engineering as a textbook, and is also appropriate for self-study by beginners who are interested in the fascinating field of algorithms. More than 40 exercises are distributed throughout the text, and their difficulty levels are indicated. Solutions and comments for all the exercises are provided in the last chapter. These detailed solutions will enable readers to follow the author’s steps to solve problems and to gain a better understanding of the contents. Although details of the proofs and the analyses of algorithms are also provided, the mathematical descriptions in this book are not beyond the range of high school mathematics. Some famous real puzzles are also used to describe the algorithms. These puzzles are quite suitable for explaining the basic techniques of algorithms, which show how to solve these puzzles.
First International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing: Aicc 2018 (Advances In Intelligent Systems and Computing #815)
by Raju Surampudi Bapi Koppula Srinivas Rao Munaga V. PrasadThis book presents original research works by researchers, engineers and practitioners in the field of artificial intelligence and cognitive computing. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), knowledge representation, planning, learning, scheduling, perception-reactive AI systems, evolutionary computing and other topics related to intelligent systems and computational intelligence. In turn, the second part focuses on cognitive computing, cognitive science and cognitive informatics. It also discusses applications of cognitive computing in medical informatics, structural health monitoring, computational intelligence, intelligent control systems, bio-informatics, smart manufacturing, smart grids, image/video processing, video analytics, medical image and signal processing, and knowledge engineering, as well as related applications.
First International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Computational Intelligence: Proceedings of ICTSCI 2019 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1045)
by Xiao-Zhi Gao Dharm Singh Ashish Kumar Luhach Janos Arpad Kosa Ramesh Chandra PooniaThis book gathers high-quality papers presented at the First International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Computational Intelligence (ICTSCI 2019), which was organized by Sri Balaji College of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on March 29–30, 2019. It covers emerging topics in computational intelligence and effective strategies for its implementation in engineering applications.
First Look: Microsoft® Office 2010
by Katherine MurrayWelcome to Office 2010. Whether you work primarily in the office or on the go, you'll find smart tools in this release that enable you to get your work done easier, faster, and more professionally than ever. This book will inspire you and give you a good sense of the exciting features in Office 2010. This book was written while the software was in development, so you may find some variance in screen illustrations and procedures. Part I, "Envision the Possibilities," introduces you to the changes in Office 2010 and shows you how you can make the most of the new features to fit the way you work today. Chapter 1, "Welcome to Office 2010," gives you a play-by-play introduction to new features; Chapter 2, "Express Yourself Effectively and Efficiently," details the great feature enhancements and visual effects throughout the applications; and Chapter 3, "Work Anywhere with Office 2010," explores the flexibility factor by presenting a set of scenarios that enable users to complete their work no matter where their path takes them. Part II, "Hit the Ground Running," focuses on each of the Office 2010 applications in turn, spotlighting the key new features and showing how they relate to the whole. These chapters provide a how-to guide for many of the top features you're likely to use right off the bat, and they offer inspiring ideas on how to get the most from your favorite applications. Part III, "Next Steps with Office 2010," zooms up to the big picture and provides examples to help you think through interoperability. How often do you use the various Office applications together? Customer research shows that people often don't realize how well the applications work together as a complete system--which means they might be laboring over items they could easily incorporate from somewhere else. This part of the book provides examples for integrating the applications and explores Office 2010 security and training opportunities, as well.
First Person: New Media as Story, Performance, and Game
by Noah Wardrip-Fruin Pat HarriganYet it is widely believed that the market for electronic literature- predicted by some to be the future of the written word- languishes. Even bestselling author Stephen King achieved disappointing results with his online publication of "Riding the Bullet" and "The Plant." Isn't it possible, though, that many hugely successful computer games- those that depend on or at least utilize storytelling conventions of narrative, character, and theme- can be seen as examples of electronic literature? And isn't it likely that the truly significant new forms of electronic literature will prove to be (like games) so deeply interactive and procedural that it would be impossible to present them as paper-like "e-books"? The editors of First Person have gathered a remarkably diverse group of new media theorists and practitioners to consider the relationship between "story" and "game," as well as the new kinds of artistic creation (literary, performative, playful) that have become possible in the digital environment. This landmark collection is organized as a series of discussions among creators and theorists; each section includes three presentations, with each presentation followed by two responses. Topics considered range from "Cyberdrama" to "Ludology" (the study of games), to "The Pixel/The Line" to "Beyond Chat." The conversational structure inspired contributors to revise, update, and expand their presentations as they prepared them for the book, and the panel discussions have overflowed into a First Person website (created in conjunction with the online journal Electronic Book Review).
First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette
by Catherine PearlmanA fun and informative illustrated kids&’ guide to safely and productively navigating the digital landscape.Cellphones have become a fact of life, with children as young as eight (yes, eight!) getting their very own &“devices.&” Such boundless access means our kids are in nearly constant contact with technology that was designed specifically for adults. And they&’re doing so without any type of road map. Enter First Phone: the essential book that apprehensive parents can confidently hand to their kids to read as they begin their journey into the digital world. In First Phone, Catherine Pearlman—licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert—speaks directly to eight- to twelve-year-old children about digital safety in a manner that is playful, engaging, and age-appropriate. With insights and strategies supported by the latest research, First Phone offers: • guidance on privacy, boundaries, social media, and even sexting (yes, young children need to learn about sexting before it happens!) • best digital hygiene and self-care practices, including when to put the darn phone down, when to turn off notifications, and where to charge • how to be a kind and compassionate upstander in a digital world An essential companion when your child receives their first phone, this book provides kids the tools and information they need while giving their parents peace of mind.
First Working Conference on Artificial Intelligence Development for a Resilient and Sustainable Tomorrow: AI Tomorrow 2023 (Informatik aktuell)
by Julia Friedrich Christian Zinke-WehlmannKünstliche Intelligenz ist ein Treiber der digitalen Transformation von Unternehmen, welche die gesamte Organisation, einschließlich ihrer Strukturen, Prozesse und Mitarbeitender berührt.Die AI Tomorrow Konferenz möchte die menschzentrierte Perspektive auf KI und ihren nachhaltigen Einsatz, im ökologischen wie auch ökonomischen und sozialen Sinne, stärker ins Zentrum des wissenschaftlichen Diskurses rücken.Dies ist ein Open-Access-Buch.Der Inhalt: Die Autor:innen beleuchten Aspekte der KI-Entwicklung und des Einsatzes. Nach einer Einführung zu Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit von KI erscheinen die Beiträge entsprechend ihrer Zuordnung zu den Konferenzsessions:(I) Digital transformation of organizations or processes through AI(II) Opportunities of AI for society(III) AI supported knowledge management and learning(IV) Manufacturing and factories of the futureDie Zielgruppe: Wissenschaftler:innen und Interessierte aus dem Bereich der Angewandten Informatik
First-Party Data Activation: Modernize your marketing data platform
by Alina D. Magauova Oscar Kennis David H. JoostenTake a new approach to digital marketing based on transparency, relevance, and delivering real value to your audience.First-Party Data Activation shows you how to transform general customer data into a deep understanding of who your customers are, what resonates with them, and where to focus your data-driven marketing efforts. You'll discover how the world&’s most tech-savvy brands effectively collect, analyze, and act on data from direct customer interactions to drive hyper-personalized digital marketing—all with their customers&’ consent. In First-Party Data Activation you will learn how to: • Transition away from third-party cookies and fragmented point solutions • Modernize and unify your marketing technology with data lakehouses and composable customer data platforms (CDPs) • Build sustainable and privacy-compliant data collection, consent management, and data ethics into your marketing by design • Scale hyper-personalization and collaboration using generative AI and data clean rooms • Prove the impact of your marketing with robust experimentation and marketing analytics • Drive faster marketing operations and marketing analytics to achieve higher growth The future of marketing lives in first-party data—and this book is your key to unlocking its full potential. More than a manual, First-Party Data Activation is a strategic guide full of real-world examples to help you navigate the complex AI and data landscape with confidence, ethics, and unprecedented strategic insight. Foreword by Murat Genc, CIO / CDO / CTO at P&G | Whirlpool | McLane. About the technology Website clicks and interactions, customer purchase history and contact data, email opens and unsubs, and other data you collect directly from your customers is pure gold for modern digital marketing. This first-party data tells you exactly who your customers are and what resonates with them. In this book, you&’ll learn how to transition from cookies and other third-party tools toward sustainable and privacy-compliant data-driven marketing. About the book First Party Data Activation introduces techniques to collect and act on first-party data to drive growth—all with your customer&’s consent. You&’ll start with the basics of privacy-centric marketing, including the evolving regulations around data collection and usage. Then, you&’ll explore concrete techniques for gathering, storing, and analyzing first-party data to level up targeting and personalization, including how to use AI agents and applications effectively. Along the way, you&’ll also develop a first-party data platform that provides a clear view of your customers to your marketing tools and teams. What's inside • Transparency, consent, and data ethics in your marketing • Modernize marketing technology with data lakehouses and composable CDPs • Hyper-personalize messaging using AI and data clean rooms • Achieve higher growth for your company About the reader For marketing professionals who want to maximize their data&’s potential. About the authors Alina D. Magauova is the founder of Segment360, a brand strategist, and a product marketing leader. Oscar Kennis is the founder of OPSangels Consultancy and has over two decades of experience in the technology sector. David H. Joosten is the co-founder of GrowthLoop and a former Google marketer. Table of Contents Part 1 1 First-party data in the digital marketing space 2 Privacy-centric marketing 3 Marketing first-party data: Crawl, walk, run 4 Choosing your first-party data solution Part 2 5 Modernizing the marketing data platform: Data lakehouses and composable CDPs 6 Identity resolution and enrichment: Building a complete customer profile 7 First-party dat
First-Principles and Machine Learning Study of Anharmonic Vibration and Dielectric Properties of Materials (Springer Theses)
by Tomohito AmanoThe book presents the author's development of two first-principles methods to calculate dielectric properties of materials based on anharmonic phonon and machine learning, and demonstrates an in-depth analysis of anharmonic crystals and molecular liquids. The anharmonic phonon method, combined with Born effective charges, is useful to study dielectric properties of crystals. The recently developed self-consistent phonon theory (SCPH) enables accurate simulations in strongly anharmonic materials. The author reveals that the combination of SCPH with the four-phonon scattering term accurately reproduces experimental spectra, and discusses how anharmonic phonon self-energies affect the dielectric properties. The second method is molecular dynamics with Wannier centers—the mass centers of Wannier functions. The author constructs a machine learning model that learns Wannier centers for each chemical bond from atomic coordinates to accurately predict the dipole moments. The developed method is, in principle, applicable to molecules of arbitrary size. Its effectiveness is demonstrated and the dielectric properties of several alcohols, including dipole moments, dielectric constants, and absorption spectra, are analyzed. This book benefits students and researchers interested in anharmonic phonons, machine learning, and dielectric properties.
First-order and Stochastic Optimization Methods for Machine Learning (Springer Series in the Data Sciences)
by Guanghui LanThis book covers not only foundational materials but also the most recent progresses made during the past few years on the area of machine learning algorithms. In spite of the intensive research and development in this area, there does not exist a systematic treatment to introduce the fundamental concepts and recent progresses on machine learning algorithms, especially on those based on stochastic optimization methods, randomized algorithms, nonconvex optimization, distributed and online learning, and projection free methods. This book will benefit the broad audience in the area of machine learning, artificial intelligence and mathematical programming community by presenting these recent developments in a tutorial style, starting from the basic building blocks to the most carefully designed and complicated algorithms for machine learning.
Fitbit For Dummies
by Paul McFedriesTake a complete tour of the Fitbit ecosystem From Fitbit features to the Fitbit app to the social features of Fitbit.com, this approachable book covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your Fitbit wristband or watch. Whether you’re a fitness newcomer, a regular walker, or a long-time exerciser, your Fitbit is a powerful device that can tell you much more than how many steps you take each day. This book offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for tracking all that data and getting the most out of your Fitbit investment. Go beyond steps to track sleep, heart rate, weight, and more Set up your health and fitness goals — then go for them! Connect to third-party apps such as Strava and Weight Watchers Stay motivated by sharing your activities with friends It’s one thing to simply wear your Fitbit, but it’s quite another to use your Fitbit to reach your personal health goals. Whether that goal is to get fit, lose weight, eat better, or reduce stress, your Fitbit has settings and features that can help you get there. And this book shows you how!
Five Design-Sheets: Creative Design and Sketching for Computing and Visualisation
by Christopher J. Headleand Jonathan C. Roberts Panagiotis D. RitsosThis book describes a structured sketching methodology to help you create alternative design ideas and sketch them on paper. The Five Design-Sheet method acts as a check-list of tasks, to help you think through the problem, create new ideas and to reflect upon the suitability of each idea. To complement the FdS method, we present practical sketching techniques, discuss problem solving, consider professional and ethical issues of designing interfaces, and work through many examples.Five Design-Sheets: Creative Design and Sketching for Computing and Visualization is useful for designers of computer interfaces, or researchers needing to explore alternative solutions in any field. It is written for anyone who is studying on a computing course and needs to design a computing-interface or create a well-structured design chapter for their dissertation, for example. We do acknowledge that throughout this book we focus on the creation of interactive software tools, and use the case study of building data-visualization tools. We have however, tried to keep the techniques general enough such that it is beneficial for a wide range of people, with different challenges and different situations, and for different applications.
Five Lines of Code: How and when to refactor
by Christian ClausenFive Lines of Code teaches refactoring that's focused on concrete rules and getting any method down to five lines or less! There&’s no jargon or tricky automated-testing skills required, just easy guidelines and patterns illustrated by detailed code samples.In Five Lines of Code you will learn: The signs of bad code Improving code safely, even when you don&’t understand it Balancing optimization and code generality Proper compiler practices The Extract method, Introducing Strategy pattern, and many other refactoring patterns Writing stable code that enables change-by-addition Writing code that needs no comments Real-world practices for great refactoring Improving existing code—refactoring—is one of the most common tasks you&’ll face as a programmer. Five Lines of Code teaches you clear and actionable refactoring rules that you can apply without relying on intuitive judgements such as &“code smells.&” Following the author&’s expert perspective—that refactoring and code smells can be learned by following a concrete set of principles—you&’ll learn when to refactor your code, what patterns to apply to what problem, and the code characteristics that indicate it&’s time for a rework. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Every codebase includes mistakes and inefficiencies that you need to find and fix. Refactor the right way, and your code becomes elegant, easy to read, and easy to maintain. In this book, you&’ll learn a unique approach to refactoring that implements any method in five lines or fewer. You&’ll also discover a secret most senior devs know: sometimes it&’s quicker to hammer out code and fix it later! About the book Five Lines of Code is a fresh look at refactoring for developers of all skill levels. In it, you&’ll master author Christian Clausen&’s innovative approach, learning concrete rules to get any method down to five lines—or less! You&’ll learn when to refactor, specific refactoring patterns that apply to most common problems, and characteristics of code that should be deleted altogether. What's inside The signs of bad code Improving code safely, even when you don&’t understand it Balancing optimization and code generality Proper compiler practices About the reader For developers of all skill levels. Examples use easy-to-read Typescript, in the same style as Java and C#. About the author Christian Clausen works as a Technical Agile Coach, teaching teams how to refactor code. Table of Contents 1 Refactoring refactoring 2 Looking under the hood of refactoring PART 1 LEARN BY REFACTORING A COMPUTER GAME 3 Shatter long function 4 Make type codes work 5 Fuse similar code together 6 Defend the data PART 2 TAKING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED INTO THE REAL WORLD 7 Collaborate with the compiler 8 Stay away from comments 9 Love deleting code 10 Never be afraid to add code 11 Follow the structure in the code 12 Avoid optimizations and generality 13 Make bad code look bad 14 Wrapping up
Five Nights At Freddy's: The Freddy Files (Five Nights At Freddy's Ser.)
by Scott CawthonThe bestselling Freddy Files is back, now updated with 64 pages of new content!The bestselling, official guidebook to Five Nights at Freddy's is back, now updated and including 64 pages of new content exploring Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator and Ultimate Custom Night!In this official guidebook to Five Night at Freddy's, fans and gamers alike can immerse themselves in the series' mythology, gameplay, and secrets as we unwind the twisted mysteries hidden at the heart of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Delving into each game, players can map the animatronics' paths, learn how timed elements of the games work, and discover how to trigger unique events. Special sections throughout highlight Freddy's fans' most talked-about theories, from the identities of the "Bite of '83 and '87" victims to the history of Henry and William Afton to the recurring hallucinations of "it's me." All the evidence, along with every detail of the games, books, and more, is laid out for fans to explore in this one-of-a-kind guide to the warped world of Five Nights at Freddy's.
Five Nights at Freddy's Character Encyclopedia (Five Nights At Freddy's)
by Scott CawthonAn in-depth look at all the characters from Five Nights at Freddy's in a beautiful, deluxe hardcover format!The massive roster of characters from Five Nights at Freddy's is presented here in a giant hardcover that will make the perfect addition to any fan’s library. From the games to the novels and short stories, all the characters are here and laid out in awesome detail that will deepen the knowledge of even the most enthusiastic player. With over 200 pages of full-color art, this encyclopedia is not to be missed!