Exploring Tech Series

Updated to cover the Catalina release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you to understand the fundamentals of your Mac and unlock its potential. Written in a clear and accessible way using full color illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Apple Mac will help you: Install or upgrade to Catalina New introduced in Catalina Master the basics of the traditional features such as the desktop, dock, finder, launchpad and navigation To use Action Centre, Handoff, Sidecar, Spaces, and Universal Clipboard Organising files and folders Search the web with the Safari Web Browser Keep in touch using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat Learn about apps such as weather, news, stock, voice memos, and how to download more Organise and listen to your music with Apple Music and the iTunes Store. Download movies, and TV Programs with the TV App Understand how iCloud storage works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Get to know Siri, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform various tasks for you Organise and enhance photos taken with your iPhone or digital camera. Share them, print them, create calendars, slideshows and greetings cards. Edit videos from your iPhone or digital camera with iMovie. And a whole lot more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Catalina with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Updated to cover the May 2020 Update, also known as Version 2004 and 20H1.  Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 10 will help you: Install or upgrade to Windows 10 May 2020 update Master the key features of Windows 10 Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar Organise your files with File Explorer Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards Learn to use Action Centre, Timeline, and Cloud Clipboard Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser Keep in touch using email and skype video chat Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Photos App Create home movies with your video clips, photos 3D models, effects, and music to share with friends Have fun with 3D models and Paint 3D Listen to your favourite music with Spotify and Groove Music App Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App Play your DVD collection on your PC Learn about apps, find and download them Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Try out the new Cortana experience, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform searches on your computer or the web, and actions like opening apps or documents, or setting reminders. As well as a new chat style feature. Use the Cloud Restore feature And a whole lot more… In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 10 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your PC running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Make the most of your computer with this illustrated, easy to follow guide to Microsoft Windows 11. Exploring Windows 11 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 11. Written in a clear and practical way using full color illustrations, screenshots, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 11 will help you: Install or upgrade to Windows 11 Master the key features of Windows 11 Customise Windows 11 and change settings Find your way around the Desktop, new Start Menu, and Taskbar Learn basic navigation with the touchpad, mouse, and keyboard shortcuts Learn touch gestures for touchscreen devices, as well as using a pen Organise your files with Windows 11's new File Explorer Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards in Windows 11 Learn to use Windows 11 features such as new Action Centre, notifications, Cloud Clipboard, widgets, virtual desktops, multiple screens, docking, and the new windows snap feature Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser and Google Chrome Keep in touch using Windows 11's email and new video chat Get started using Microsoft Teams to keep in touch, video chat, collaborate with colleagues and share files. Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Windows 11's new Photos App Listen to your favourite music with Spotify Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App Play your DVD collection on your Windows 11 PC Find and download apps with the new Microsoft Store Use the maps app, read the news, get weather reports, set world clocks, timers, and reminders. Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Use the Cloud Restore feature to re-install Windows 11 Use Windows Recovery Environment Keep your device secure with Windows Security, Firewall, and anti-virus utilities. And a whole lot more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 11 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your Windows 11 device running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. So order yourself a copy today, and keep it handy as you make your way around the new OS. Something not covered? Send requests to office@elluminetpress.com

Exploring Apple iPad is the perfect companion for your new iPad, iPad Air or iPad mini. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple iPad is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover the iPadOS update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you : Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS The new features introduced in iPadOS Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop Use iPad as a second screen on your Mac with SideCar. Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, and handoff Connect external keyboards as well as the on-screen keyboard Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments Browse the web with Safari web browser Take, enhance, and share photos and video Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more... Finally, maintenance, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your tablet. Have Fun!

Updated to cover the May 2019 Update, Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 10 will help you: Install or upgrade to Windows 10 May 2019 update Master the key features of Windows 10 Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar Organise your files with File Explorer Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards Learn to use Action Centre, Timeline, and Cloud Clipboard Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser Keep in touch using email and skype video chat Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Photos App Create home movies with your video clips, photos 3D models, effects, and music to share with friends Have fun with 3D models and Paint 3D Listen to your favourite music with Spotify and Groove Music App Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App Play your DVD collection on your PC Learn about apps, find and download them Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Get to know Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform searches on your computer or the web, and actions like opening apps or documents, or setting reminders. And a whole lot more… In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 10 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your PC running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Updated to cover the new features, Exploring Chromebook is the perfect companion for your Chromebook. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Chromebook is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated for 2020, Exploring Chromebook will help you : Setting up your Chromebook Configuring your Chromebook Transferring data from your old machine Setting up email and social media accounts Bluetooth devices and printers Connecting to Wifi and the internet Chromebook navigation with touch gestures Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts Using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides Video chat with Hangouts Editing photos Downloading music, films, and TV programs Installing and Using Android Apps Installing and Using Linux Apps and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Chrome OS on the Chromebook with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your device running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new Chromebook.

Exploring Chromebook is the perfect companion for your Chromebook. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Chromebook is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated for 2019, Exploring Chromebook will help you : Setting up your Chromebook Configuring your Chromebook Transferring data from your old machine Setting up email and social media accounts Bluetooth devices and printers Connecting to Wifi and the internet Chromebook navigation with touch gestures Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts Using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides Video chat with Hangouts Editing photos Downloading music, films, and TV programs and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Chrome OS on the Chromebook with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your device running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new Chromebook.

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy S4 Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover Android 9, Exploring Galaxy Tab will help you : Install or upgrade to Android 9 Setting up your tablet Configuring your tablet  Transferring data from your old tablet or phone Setting up email and social media accounts Bluetooth devices and printers Connecting to Wifi and the internet Tablet navigation with touch gestures Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts Video chat with Hangouts Using DEX mode to get some work done Using S-Pen Taking pictures and videos Downloading music, films, and TV programs and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Android 9 on the Galaxy Tab s4 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new tablet.

We've all been there before, glaring at a computer screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring Apple Mac is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple Mac is packed with easy-to-follow instructions, photos, illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos. Updated to cover the Monterey release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you understand the fundamentals of your Mac. You'll learn how to: Upgrade your Mac to Monterey and explore new features Find your way around the desktop, dock, finder, and launchpad in MacOS Monterey Master touch gestures, trackpads and the magic mouse to get around your Mac Use Notification Centre, Handoff, Spaces, Control Center, Universal Control, and Universal Clipboard Organising files and folders in Finder Browse the web with the Safari Web Browser safely and efficiently in MacOS Monterey Keep in touch with friends and family using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat Set important appointments with Calendar in MacOS Monterey Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists Check the weather Record voice memos Download countless apps from the App Store in MacOS Monterey Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news Read ebooks on MacOS Monterey Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D, and use the new interactive globe Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App Getting started with Pages, Keynote and Numbers on your Mac Using iCloud storage on your Mac Use time machine to back up your data Get to know Siri in MacOS Use the photos app to store and enhance your photos Create slideshows, photo albums and use iMovie to edit your home movies and more... Finally, system updates and maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable user guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS. We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using office@elluminetpress.com and let us know. Thanks.

Exploring iPad Pro is the perfect companion for your new iPad Pro. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad Pro is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover the iPadOS update, Exploring iPad Pro will help you : Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS The new features introduced in iPadOS Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop Use iPad as a second screen on your Mac with SideCar. Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, and handoff Connect external keyboards as well as the on-screen keyboard Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments Browse the web with Safari web browser Take, enhance, and share photos and video Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes Get productive with Pages, Keynote, and Numbers Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore the new iPadOS.

We've all been there before, glaring at a screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring iPad is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, full color illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos. Updated to cover the iPadOS 15 update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your iPad and will help you: Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS 15 Set up your iPad, secure it with Touch ID and Face ID Discover new features of iPadOS 15 on iPad Find your way around your iPad's home screen, dock, menus, widgets and icons Navigate with touch gestures such as tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, handoff and airplay Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes on your iPad Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos Communicate with email, FaceTime, and Messages Watch a movie or listen to music together with SharePlay Set important appointments with Calendar on iPad Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments Browse the web with Safari web browser safely and efficiently Take, enhance, and share photos and video Organise your photos in the Photos app, create little movies in iMovie Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App Use Files App to access your files from anywhere Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D Accessorise your iPad with covers, keyboards, AirPods and headphones Setup and use Apple Pay, and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS 15 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore your iPad. We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using office@elluminetpress.com and let us know. Thanks.

Bits, bytes, logic, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and SSD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease. This book is great for beginners or a basic computing class. Exploring Computer Hardware looks at: The microcomputer, mainframes and super computers Hardware components CPU architecture, instructions sets, and the fetch execute cycle Computer ports and plugs Network topologies, LANs, WANs, MANs, fibre optics and ethernet WiFi and Cellular networks The internet: email, the cloud, the world-wide web IP Addressing, web servers, DNS servers and DHCP servers TCP/IP model, OSI model, ports, sockets Logic gates, binary arithmetic, two's complement, floating point, hexadecimal, and base conversions Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, kibi bytes, megabytes... Data compression, encryption, sort, and search algorithms, and more Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography, illustrations, video demos, and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer hardware.

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy A Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover Android 9, Exploring Galaxy Tab will help you : Install or upgrade to Android 9 Setting up your tablet Configuring your tablet  Transferring data from your old tablet or phone Setting up email and social media accounts Bluetooth devices and printers Connecting to Wifi and the internet Tablet navigation with touch gestures Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts Video chat with Hangouts Taking pictures and videos Downloading music, films, and TV programs and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Android 9 on the Galaxy Tab A with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new tablet.