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• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Windows 8.1 All-in-One For Dummies

Ten minibooks in one get you thoroughly caught up on Windows 8.1!With new improvements and changes, Windows 8.1 offers a refreshed user interface, better integration between the new and traditional Windows interfaces, and more. This updated top-selling guide is what you need to get up to speed on everything Windows 8.1. Nine minibooks in one cover such essential topics as navigating the new Start Screen, understanding Windows 8.1 apps, securing Windows 8.1, and much more. Take the guesswork out of Windows 8.1 from day one with this complete, all-in-one resource.Helps you get up to speed on the Windows 8.1 operating system, including its Start Screen, which is a feature sure to please traditional Windows usersProvides top-notch guidance from trusted and well-known Windows expert and author Woody LeonhardCovers Windows 8.1 inside and out, including how to customize the Start screen, manage apps, and control privacyDelves into core Windows 8.1 apps such as e-mail, people, and SkyDriveShows you how to connect online, add hardware, back up and update, and secure Windows 8.1Discover new improvements, old favorites, and everything in between withWindows 8.1 All-in-One For Dummies.

Windows 8.1 Bible

Windows 8.1 coverage that goes above and beyond all competitors?Serving as an evolutionary update to Windows 8, Windows 8.1 provides critical changes to parts of Windows 8, such as greater customization of the interface and boot operations, return of a 'start button' that reveals apps, greater integration between the two interfaces, and updates to apps. Weighing in at nearly 1000 pages, Windows 8.1 Bible provides deeper Windows insight than any other book on the market. It's valuable for both professionals needing a guide to the nooks and crannies of Windows and regular users wanting a wide breadth of information.Shows you how to get started and discusses security and updates, personalizing Windows 8.1, and going beyond the basic desktop Highlights ways to manage your content and install and remove programsDiscusses printing, faxing, and scanning; enjoying and sharing pictures, movies, and music; and performance tuningWindows 8.1 Bible leaves no stone unturned when examining this important Windows update.

Windows 8.1 For Dummies

The bestselling book on Windows, now updated for the new 8.1 featuresMicrosoft has fine-tuned Windows 8 with some important new features, and veteran author Andy Rathbone explains every one in this all-new edition of a long-time bestseller. Whether you're using Windows for the first time, upgrading from an older version, or just moving from Windows 8 to 8.1, here's what you need to know. Learn about the dual interfaces, the new Start button, how to customize the interface and boot operations, and how to work with programs and files, use the web and social media, manage music and photos, and much more. You'll even find troubleshooting tips!This edition covers the upgrades in Windows 8.1, including the dual interfaces, basic mechanics, file storage, and how to get the free upgrade to Windows 8.1Shows how to manipulate app tiles, give Windows the look you choose, set up boot-to-desktop capabilities, connect to a network, and create user accountsCovers working with programs, apps, and files; using the Internet and social media; new apps and capabilities for working with onboard and online media; and how to move files to a new PCWritten by Andy Rathbone, author of every edition of the bestselling Windows For DummiesWindows 8.1 For Dummies is exactly what you need to get going and be productive with the newest Windows update.

Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Pocket Edition

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8 Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more. Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time Covers all the basics of using Windows 8—core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media Includes coverage on using Windows 8's new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen device Windows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version's bells and whistles.

Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Portable Edition

A lot is new in Windows 8! This quick guide gets you up and running right awayNew and experienced Windows users alike will need help navigating the features that set Windows 8 apart from previous versions. Let this quick-and-easy guide show you around the Start screen, introduce you to the Charms bar, and help you set up your Microsoft account. Then you can install apps, add social accounts, browse the web, and more.It's different - learn to use the Start screen, launch programs, customize Windows 8, and find the old desktopWork with the apps - install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which apps are presently runningGet social - add your social networking and e-mail accounts for quick accessStay safe - create user accounts and keep your personal files privateMake it your own - customize Windows 8 with your own photosOpen the book and find:Why Windows 8 looks and acts differently than previous versionsWhere to find the classic desktop interfaceWhy you should password-protect your user accountHow to add or remove Start screen itemsTips on locating an app that's AWOLAdvice on updating appsTen tips for troubleshooting common problemsLearn to:Navigate and customize the Start screenCreate user accounts and set passwordsUse Windows 8 applications for e-mail and photos

Windows 8.1 For Seniors For Dummies

Seniors, here's what you need to get up and running on Windows 8.1Microsoft, now a little older and wiser, is back with Windows 8.1, the revamped version that brings fresh changes and welcome improvements to the Windows 8 operating system. And now you savvy seniors can get the very most out of this easier-to-use Windows 8.1 with our friendly new guide. Using large print that makes the book easier to read plus magnified screen shots to help make Windows less intimidating, this book walks you through common tasks and show you how to get things done in fine style.Helps you get to know Windows 8.1, including the basics of PC hardware, the return of the Start screen, the desktop interface, Windows 8.1 applications, customizing, and moreExplores how you can best use the Web, including directions on connecting to the Internet, using the e-mail app, connecting with social networks, and messagingPuts the fun in the fundamentals of how to find and install new apps, work with digital photos, and play music and videosOffers practical steps on troubleshooting and maintenance, connecting other devices, storing and organizing files, and backing up your computerUses straightforward explanations, minimal chit-chat, and easy-to-read large print - perfect for seniorsWork faster and smarter - and enjoy yourself, too - with Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 For Seniors For Dummies.

Windows 8.1 Inside Out

You're beyond the basics - so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for Windows 8.1. Plus, you get access to two and half hours of video training and a companion ebook. Topics include: Installing, upgrading, or migrating to Windows 8.1 Using and managing apps Personalizing your system Accessibility features Organizing, backing up, and restoring files Managing storage and using SkyDrive Digital media and home entertainment Security and privacy features Setting up and troubleshooting networking Maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting Using Hyper-V virtualization

Windows 8.1 Plain & Simple

Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 8.1 Get the full-color, visual guide that makes learning Windows 8.1 plain and simple! Follow the book's easy steps and screenshots and clear, concise language to learn the most expedient way to perform tasks and solve problems in Windows 8.1. Here's WHAT You'll Learn: Personalize your Start screen in cool new ways Use apps such as Mail, People, Calendar, Skype, and Paint Surf the web, and send and receive email and messages Explore redesigned apps for Music, Video, and Windows Store Search your files, media, and the web--all at once Access your files from the cloud with Microsoft SkyDrive Here's HOW You'll Learn It Jump in wherever you need answers Follow easy steps and screenshots to see exactly what to do Get handy tips for new techniques and shortcuts Use Try This! exercises to apply what you learn right away

Windows 8.1 Simplified

The easiest way for visual learners to get started with Windows 8The popular Simplified series makes visual learning easier than ever, and with more than 400,000 copies sold, previous Windows editions are among the bestselling Visual books. Using a Visual approach, this book covers the new features of Windows 8.1 and provides step-by-step instructions for readers who are entirely new to the subject. Inside, you'll discover tasks on topics such as: Windows basics, creating movies, sharing their computer, working with and managing files, browsing the web, and new ways to customize Windows to work for you. This book covers the new features of Windows 8.1, including: the interface and the new and improved Internet Explorer. Perfect for the absolute beginner, with easy-to-follow instructions and colorful illustrations that show what's happening on the screenCovers Windows basics, navigating the interface, creating accounts to share a computer, customizing Windows, and working with filesDemonstrates how to browse the web with the new version of Internet Explorer, how to use media features, and much moreThe bestselling Simplified series is designed to make it easy for visual learners to start using new technologies right awayWindows 8.1 Simplified will get you up and running in a friendly and comfortable environment in no time.

Windows 8.1 Step by Step

The smart way to learn Windows 8.1--one step at a time! Experience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to navigate and use Windows 8.1. With Step by Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Navigate with ease using the new Start screen Search your files, music, and the web--all at once Store, access, and manage data in the cloud with SkyDrive Explore improvements in Internet Explorer 11 Stay in touch using Mail, Calendar, People, and Skype Customize your computing experience with PC settings

Windows 8.1 Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts

You’ve mastered the basics of Windows 8 but now you’re keen to find out more about what Microsoft’s latest operating system can do and how you can use it in a quicker and more efficient way. Windows 8.1 Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts in Easy Steps is packed with all those useful tips that will help you get the most out of Windows 8, in the familiar In Easy Steps style. Windows 8.1 Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts in Easy Steps also contains a number of additional tips and tricks, like how to get the start button back, how to quickly repair Windows 8, how to give your PC a free tune-up, and many more, so that you can be confident that you’re getting the most out of Windows 8. Additional topics include the new Windows 8 interface, keyboard shortcuts, customizing your PC, Internet tips, email, home entertainment, gaming, synchronizing data, privacy, instillation, and much more. Covers the 8.1 update due for release Fall 2013.

Windows 8.1: Out Of The Box

Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse.Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8.1 interfaceUse email and the Internet—and keep your family safeShare files online or with other devices in your homeDownload and use all kinds of of apps and programsWatch movies and listen to musicImport, view, and edit your own photos and videosLearn how to use extra hardware and older softwareGet expert tips to keep your computer running smoothlyDiscover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy

Windows 8.1: The Missing Manual

Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft’s history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it—with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations.The important stuff you need to know:What’s new in 8.1. The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks.New features. Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories—if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it.Security. Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids.The network. HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs—this book has your network covered.The software. Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition—this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It’s the book that should have been in the box.

Windows 8: The Missing Manual

With Windows 8, Microsoft completely reimagined the graphical user interface for its operating system, and designed it to run on tablets as well as PCs. It’s a big change that calls for a trustworthy guide—Windows 8: The Missing Manual. New York Times columnist David Pogue provides technical insight, lots of wit, and hardnosed objectivity to help you hit the ground running with Microsoft’s new OS.This jargon-free book explains Windows 8 features so clearly—revealing which work well and which don’t—that it should have been in the box in the first place.

Windows 95 Secrets, 4th Edition

Windows 98/Me Para Todos

¿Sabe cómo más o menos usar las computadoras, pero no sabe cómo sacarle provecho a todo lo que ofrece el sistema operativo Windows® 98/Me?¿No sabe cómo usar el teclado para poder escribir en español más fácilmente?¿No entiende la terminología de lengua inglesa que se usa en la computación?¿Quiere usar el programa Windows® 98/Me para obtener archivos cibernéticos, pero no sabe cómo hacerlo?¿Sabe ya cómo entrar en el Internet pero le cuesta trabajo encontrar todo lo que ofrece?Escrito en español para los hispanoparlantes y con ilustraciones detalladas, Windows® 98/Me para todos es un recurso imprescindible que esclarece todos los pormenores que se necesita saber para usar el sistema operativo de computación más popular del mundo de forma eficaz, ya sea para uso personal, para hacer compras, en el trabajo, para desarrollar un negocio, o para pasar el tiempo.Paso a paso, Windows® 98/Me para todos abarca todo sobre el uso de todas las funciones y las opciones que ofrece Windows® 98/Me: > cómo instalar los programas que funcionan con Windows® 98/Me > cómo usar los CD-ROM y tocar los CD de música grabada> cómo trabajar con los LAN o redes locales. Además, el autor explica el vocabulario inglés que domina la computación al presentarlo de una manera comprensible para cualquiera que no se sienta cómodo con ese idioma. Windows® 98/Me para todos también incluye un útil glosario de terminología de computadoras de interés para los hispanos.En Windows® 98/Me para todos, Jaime Restrepo le abre a la familia hispana la puerta al mundo de la informática, educación, negocios y diversión.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Windows APT Warfare: Identify and prevent Windows APT attacks effectively

Learn Windows system design from the PE binary structure to modern and practical attack techniques used by red teams to implement advanced preventionPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesUnderstand how malware evades modern security productsLearn to reverse engineer standard PE format program filesBecome familiar with modern attack techniques used by multiple red teamsBook DescriptionAn Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a severe form of cyberattack that lies low in the system for a prolonged time and locates and then exploits sensitive information. Preventing APTs requires a strong foundation of basic security techniques combined with effective security monitoring. This book will help you gain a red team perspective on exploiting system design and master techniques to prevent APT attacks. Once you've understood the internal design of operating systems, you'll be ready to get hands-on with red team attacks and, further, learn how to create and compile C source code into an EXE program file. Throughout this book, you'll explore the inner workings of how Windows systems run and how attackers abuse this knowledge to bypass antivirus products and protection. As you advance, you'll cover practical examples of malware and online game hacking, such as EXE infection, shellcode development, software packers, UAC bypass, path parser vulnerabilities, and digital signature forgery, gaining expertise in keeping your system safe from this kind of malware. By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to implement the red team techniques that you've learned on a victim's computer environment, attempting to bypass security and antivirus products, to test its defense against Windows APT attacks.What you will learnExplore various DLL injection techniques for setting API hooksUnderstand how to run an arbitrary program file in memoryBecome familiar with malware obfuscation techniques to evade antivirus detectionDiscover how malware circumvents current security measures and toolsUse Microsoft Authenticode to sign your code to avoid tamperingExplore various strategies to bypass UAC design for privilege escalationWho this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals- especially for anyone working on Windows security, or malware researchers, network administrators, ethical hackers looking to explore Windows exploit, kernel practice, and reverse engineering. A basic understanding of reverse engineering and C/C++ will be helpful.

Windows Application Development Cookbook

Discover over 125 solution-based recipes to help you build applications for smartphones, tablets, and desktops About This Book • Learn to build applications for Windows 10, the latest Windows version • Develop your applications to be compatible with smartphones, tablets, and desktops • This guide is packed with recipes covering major solutions to day-to-day problems faced by Windows programmers Who This Book Is For The book is dedicated to programmers with various experience of developing applications for Windows-based smartphones, tablets, and desktops—even beginners can find suitable content. What You Will Learn • Start developing universal applications for Windows 10 • Design user interface in the XAML language • Use the MVVM design pattern with data binding • Store data in files and in a database • Use multimedia content and animations • Capture data from built-in sensors • Handle various Internet-based scenarios • Test the application and submit it to the Windows Store In Detail Need to ensure you can always create the best Windows apps regardless of platform? What you need are solutions to the biggest issues you can face, so you can always ensure you're making the right choices and creating the best apps you can. The book starts with recipes that will help you set up the integrated development environment before you go ahead and design the user interface. You will learn how to use the MVVM design pattern together with data binding, as well as how to work with data in different file formats. Moving on, you will explore techniques to add animations and graphics to your application, and enable your solution to work with multimedia content. You will also see how to use sensors, such as an accelerometer and a compass, as well as obtain the current GPS location. You will make your application ready to work with Internet-based scenarios, such as composing e-mails or downloading files, before finally testing the project and submitting it to the Windows Store. By the end of the book, you will have a market-ready application compatible across different Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Style and approach This quick-start book takes a cookbook format with recipes covering more than 125 solutions to help you create and build applications for Windows 10. The examples presented in the book use the free integrated development environment. A supporting set of codes that present solutions to problems described in particular chapters is available as well.

Windows Assembly Language and Systems Programming: 16- and 32-Bit Low-Level Programming for the PC and Windows

-Access Real mode from Protected mode; Protected mode from Real mode Apply OOP concepts to assembly language programs Interface assembly language programs with high-level languages Achieve direct hardware manipulation and memory access Explore the archite

Windows Azure Data Storage

Make tools for storage accessible from Azure apps and any Internet connected appIn Windows Azure Data Storage, Simon Hart of Microsoft's Windows Azure Center of Excellence Team gives you all the tools you need to provide storage that is accessible both from Windows Azure applications and any application connected to the Internet. The book starts with an overview of the fundamental concepts, and then quickly dives in to configuring, scenario mapping, security, backup, recovery, and maintenance of the various data storage options.Contents include:Data Storage OptionsLocal StorageBlob StorageQueue StorageWindows Azure Service BusTable StorageWindows Azure SQL DatabaseMigrating DataSQL Data SyncWindows Azure Data Storage is ideal for professionals looking to quickly utilize one of the data storage mechanisms in Azure.

Windows Azure Developer's e-Book Bundle

A collection of five must-have Azure titles, from some of the biggest names in the fieldAvailable individually, but at a discounted rate for the collection, this bundle of five e-books covers key developer and IT topics of Windows Azure, including ASP.NET, mobile services, web sites, data storage, and the hybrid cloud. A host of Microsoft employees and MPVs come together to cover the biggest challenges that professionals face when working with Windows Azure. The e-books included are as follows: Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC MigrationWindows Azure Mobile ServicesWindows Azure Web SitesWindows Azure Data StorageWindows Azure Hybrid CloudThis invaluable bundle of e-books will get you up and running confidently and quickly with Windows Azure.

Windows Azure Hybrid Cloud

An essential resource for implementing and managing a cloud infrastructure in AzureServing as a critical resource for anyone responsible for strategizing, architecting, implementing or managing a cloud infrastructure, this book helps you understand what is hybrid IT and how it's applicable (and inevitable) in today's world of emerging cloud. The team of authors focus on the Microsoft concept of a private/public cloud, deploying a private cloud fabric, deploying services, and building a private cloud, as well as integrating it with Microsoft's public cloud to create a cross-premises or public cloud. Looks at why hybrid IT is important to a business and what benefits a business can expect by adopting hybrid cloudExamines a cloud management platform and discusses why it is necessaryWalks you through the different kinds of solutions for IT problems that may arisePlaces a focus on considerations for ensuring resiliency, availability, and scalability when designing hybrid solutions to prevent system failure and data lossCovers optimizing the performance of the hybrid cloud as well as using tools that help you monitor and manage the performance of the hybrid cloudWindows Azure Hybrid Cloud helps you gain a better understanding of the hybrid IT environments, why those clouds should be implemented, and how they impact business.

Windows Azure Mobile Services

Get up and running with Windows Azure Mobile ServicesWindows Azure Mobile Services (WAMS) is a turn-key backend solution for applications, mobile or otherwise, to utilize structured storage in the cloud. It includes basic data access functionality and built-in authentication with Microsoft Account, Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as push notification to the client app. This compact, to the point book gives you just what you need to get up and running with these tools. Demonstrates how to add, update, delete and retrieve data using standard .NET classes or REST-based requestsDescribes how Windows Azure Mobile Services supports authentication of the user and looks at the mechanism used to authenticate the userFeatures a number of examples that show how the WAMS scripting capability can be used to meet real-world business needsExamines the limits of Windows Azure Mobile Services, including scalability, database integration, and redundancy optionsThis book shows you exactly how to take advantage of the functionality offered by Windows Azure Mobile Services.

Windows Azure Web Sites

A no-nonsense guide to maintaining websites in Windows AzureIf you're looking for a straightforward, practical guide to get Azure websites up and running, then this is the book for you. This to-the-point guide provides you with the tools you need to move and maintain a website in the cloud. You'll discover the features that most affect developers and learn how they can be leveraged to work to your advantage. Accompanying projects enhance your learning experience and help you to walk away with a thorough understanding of Azure's supported technologies, site deployment, and management tools and how to monitor and scale their application. Addresses the creation, deployment, and scaling of applicationsLooks at supported project types and technologiesReviews source control integration and release managementWalks you through scaling, configuring, and monitoring your siteProvides a project built on the ASP.NET MVC framework that demonstrates many core features of Windows Azure websitesWindows Azure Websites is an ideal resource for anyone who develops web applications and wants to move them to the cloud.

Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC Migration

Practical, real-world tools for migrating ASP.NET MVC to Windows AzureWhen IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 are no longer supported, you?ll need to migrate websites currently hosted on these technologies to newer technologies. This book comes to the rescue. It's packed with all the steps you need - all intertwined with real-world examples - to perform the migration of IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 websites to Windows Azure. Discusses different aspects of performance and scalability such as pipeline optimization, process model configuration, caching, minification, and bundlingShares an overview of the Windows Azure Cloud Service and the benefits it has over legacy configurationsLooks at Windows Azure deployment features, provides steps for getting access to Windows Azure, and explains how to create the components necessary to host and successfully run a test website Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC Migration is a must-have resource for making the transition to Windows Azure as smooth and successful as possible.