Android User Interface made easy

by Clive Sargeant

Android User Interface made easy is ideal for beginners as it not only covers the User Interface in detail, but also includes 34 tutorials with line by line commentary: The areas covered are:  User Interface - a brief overview of the User Interface introducing the key components; Views, ViewGroups, Layouts, UI Events, Menus, Adapters, Styles and Themes.  Declaring layouts - the layout defines the arrangement of the elements on the screen. It also contains all these elements. We cover layouts here in more detail, explaining how to create a layout file and how to use it in your application.  Creating menus - Android uses Option and Context menus. We cover both in detail using a tutorial.  Creating dialogs - dialogs are the small windows appearing in front of your application ...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 01 August 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Independent Digital

So you want to develop Android applications?

by Clive Sargeant

Android is the most popular mobile platform, running on almost 60% of the world’s smartphones and tablets. By June 2012, 400 million Android devices had been activated and one million more Android devices are being activated every day. More than one and a half BILLION apps and games are downloaded each month! As you can see, the Android market is huge. If you’re thinking of developing the next big Android app. Or maybe you just want to write an app to use on your smartphone or tablet. Where do you start? The internet is awash with information which can be quite confusing. There are also many books out there but which one is right for you? This ebook will give you a broad understanding of Android. It will answer questions like: • What is Android? • What are the parts of an Andro...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 01 August 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Independent Digital

eBay Coin and Currency Dealer Newsletter: July 2012

by Doug West

Both buyers and sellers can benefit from current pricing information and insightful analysis in the world of coins on eBay. Covered in the newsletter are eBay sales of coins, currency, exonumia , and precious metals that occurred in July 2012. Also provided is a "Market Rating" for each area of the market to point out items that are "hot" or "cold"....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 01 August 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Doug West

Email Etiquette: Netiquette in the Information Age

by David Tuffley

There are no 'official' rules governing electronic communication. While there have been attempts to establish one standard or another as the default, there is no common agreement. So beware people telling you there is one right way, they are assuming too much. As a general rule though, netiquette involves the same principles as plain old etiquette -- basic courtesy, respect and ethics. Treat people the way you would want to be treated yourself. By following the principles outlined below, the recipient of your email will be more likely to read and act, if not be favorably impressed by your message: Subject line to summarise the message. Make the Subject line summarise the body of the e-mail. Ask yourself, 'will the recipient know what this e-mail is about'. For example, Instead of Subject: ...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 01 August 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Altiora Publications

Building eCommerce Applications

by Developers from DevZone

This collection of articles and blog entries is representative of the full spectrum of commerce-related content we’ve published on PayPal’s Developer Network over the past year. You will find tutorials and quick reference pieces for developers. With the creation of x.commerce we have expanded our coverage to address the needs of eBay and Magento developers and you can expect to see more content focused on helping both the developer and merchant communities in the coming year. Our team has covered a wide variety of topics including building mobile shopping carts, QR codes, working with various PayPal APIs, including how to integrate PayPal with other technologies such as WordPress. Three main themes have emerged in the commerce world today: Mobile, Social, and Local. Expect to see mor...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 01 August 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Step-by-Step Guide for Windows Deployment Services

by Rolly Lavapie

Learn to install, setup and configure Windows Deployment Services. And deploy Windows 7 Operating System....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 01 August 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Rolly Lavapie

Kobo Vox User Guide

by Kobo Inc.

The Kobo Vox User Guide will walk you through everything you need to know to set up and customize your Kobo Vox....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Kobo Inc.

Data Jujitsu: The Art of Turning Data into Product

by DJ Patil

Acclaimed data scientist DJ Patil details a new approach to solving problems in Data Jujitsu. Learn how to use a problem's "weight" against itself to: Break down seemingly complex data problems into simplified parts Use alternative data analysis techniques to examine them Use human input, such as Mechanical Turk, and design tricks that enlist the help of your users to take short cuts around tough problems Learn more about the problems before starting on the solutions—and use the findings to solve them, or determine whether the problems are worth solving at all....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

How Data Science Is Transforming Health Care

by Colin Hill

In the early days of the 20th century, department store magnate John Wanamaker famously said, "I know that half of my advertising doesn't work. The problem is that I don't know which half." That remained basically true until Google transformed advertising with AdSense based on new uses of data and analysis. The same might be said about health care and it's poised to go through a similar transformation as new tools, techniques, and data sources come on line. Soon we'll make policy and resource decisions based on much better understanding of what leads to the best outcomes, and we'll make medical decisions based on a patient's specific biology. The result will be better health at less cost. This paper explores how data analysis will help us structure the business of health care more effect...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

HTML5 for Publishers

by Sanders Kleinfeld

HTML5 is revolutionizing the Web, and now it's coming to your ebook reader! With the release of the EPUB 3 specification, HTML5 support is officially a part of the EPUB standard, and publishers are able to take full advantage of HTML5's rich feature set to add rich media and interactivity to their ebook content. HTML5 for Publishers gives an overview of some of the most exciting features HTML5 provides to ebook content creators--audio/video, geolocation, and the Canvas--and shows how to put them in action. Learn how to: Intersperse audio/video with textual content Create a graphing calculator to display algebraic equations on the Canvas Use geolocation to customize a work of fiction with details from the reader's locale Employ MathML to create an interactive equation solver Make a color...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

CSS and Documents

by Eric A. Meyer

Cascading Style Sheets is a powerful tool that transforms the presentation of a document or a collection of documents, and it’s spread to nearly every corner of the Web—as well as many non-web environments. In this free introduction to Cascade Style Sheets, you’ll learn how CSS makes it possible for you to completely change the way document elements are presented by a user agent. You’ll discover the origins of this specification and how CSS styles work with HTML. Learn how you can choose style sheets based on the features of a given media type, including desktop screens, web-enabled phones, digital projectors, TVs, Braille devices, print documents, and even various audio renderings of a document. CSS and Documents is an excerpt from the forthcoming 4th edition of CSS: The Definit...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

What is DevOps?

by Mike Loukides

Have we entered the age of NoOps infrastructures? Hardly. Old-style system administrators may be disappearing in the face of automation and cloud computing, but operations have become more significant than ever. As this O’Reilly Radar Report explains, we’re moving into a more complex arrangement known as "DevOps." Mike Loukides, O’Reilly’s VP of Content Strategy, provides an incisive look into this new world of operations, where IT specialists are becoming part of the development team. In an environment with thousands of servers, these specialists now write the code that maintains the infrastructure. Even applications that run in the cloud have to be resilient and fault tolerant, need to be monitored, and must adjust to huge swings in load. That was underscored by Amazon’s EBS o...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012

by Ross Mistry

Introducing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 explores the exciting enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server, ranging from improvements in operation to those in reporting and management. This book is for anyone who has an interest in SQL Server 2012 and wants to understand its capabilities, including database administrators, application developers, and technical decision makers....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Microsoft Press

Six Minute Guide to IPv6

by Daryl Moon

In just six minutes you will learn something useful about IPv6, the new version of the Internet Protocol. Start your journey towards learning more about this important new technology with this short and easy to read publication. Get valuable tips for commencing your own IPv6 project and some references for further study and research....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Daryl Moon

First Mistakes: A Guide For Smashwords Fiction Writers

by David Blake

The most important sentence in any story is the very first one, and yet it is commonly neglected by novice writers. This simple advice guide uses real examples from works already published on Smashwords and examines some of the various tricks a writer can use with an opening sentence and also some of the common errors that can start turning the reader against your story before you've even got started. It demonstrates the importance of the opening line and how it can be used to create atmosphere, character and the vital 'hook' that captures the reader's interest....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: David Blake

Practical Steps for Uploading an E-Book to KDP/Kindle

by K. M. Moody

This e-booklet is designed to help folks who want to e-publish on Kindle and already have a completed book that has been correctly formatted in Microsoft Word . This isn't an extensive tome about the nuts and bolts of e-publishing. Several good books already available cover that topic. This is simply a short tutorial for uploading your e-book to KDP/Kindle from Microsoft Word. The instructions are clearly presented and supported with screen captures including directional arrows. In order to use the instructions successfully you will need to know how to use the following Windows tools and features: Clipboard Notepad Internet Explorer Desktop Find File/Save As It's my sincere hope that this e-booklet will save you some time and frustration, helping you realize your dream of publishing your ...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: K. M. Moody

Easy Guide to Direct Selling $$$: Getting Started!

by Joanie Clarke

Joanie Clarke is a 40+ year old, single mother of teenagers. Life circumstances put her at some disadvantages in the workplace. Single parenting is not easy. Perseverance and a positive attitude took her from going nowhere employment to successful entrepreneurship in the online world of selling. If Joanie can do it, so can you!...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Joanie Clarke

Blog-A-Licious Directory 2012

by Pandora Poikilos

List a blog. Read a blog. Join a blog. A list of blogs from all corners of the BlogSphere that can be described in three words - Awesomeness, Interesting, Pass-It-On . There is something for anyone and everyone who blogs....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Pandora Poikilos

Telepresence Systems at Cognizant - Almost as Good as Being There

by Alan Alper

A white paper that examines the substantial benefits telepresence is delivering at Cognizant, including smoother internal meet¬ings; more effective and productive client meetings; substantially lower travel costs with a smaller carbon footprint; and a better work/life balance for our associates....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Cognizant Technology Solutions

Sell Your Home Videos For Cash

by Bruce Kilgour

Ever wanted to sell your home videos for cash or make some extra income from your handycam or camcorder? well now you can ! Fantastic book on making money with your home videos and selling them on my brand new site. Free premium membership to my new site plus great information on selling your home videos from anywhere in the world....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Bruce Kilgour

Randy McNob: Fear & Loathing on the Internet!

by Mike Knowles

The nail biting tale of the Trollbuster General’s adventures whilst hunting cyber trolls on a popular Internet pen pal site. It’s a gonzo-style journey through the fetid underbelly of the World Wide Web. A journey that will make you think twice about seeking friends online. And who better to wear the mantle of the Trollbuster General? The author, a professional writer, has himself been accused of troll like behaviour. Labelled a “sarcasshole” on David Cameron’s website, he brought an Internet flamers forum to a standstill. Smelling blood, he joined the self-styled premier flamers forum and had his privileges revoked. Thereby proving that they could dish it out, but they couldn’t take it! After that the trolls stood no chance......

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Mike Knowles

Keyword Filter Testing Manual

by A. Datta

Web content filters like Dansguardian or POESIA on Linux and SafeSquid on Windows and Linux block out undesirable content. Ironically, after installation and configuration of such a content filter the standard way to test it is to attempt to visit one of those very websites one wishes to block. While that kind of a final check may be reasonable to conduct in certain situations, it should be preceded by a safer method – one that cannot expose the user to hardcore porn even if the blocker fails. This book will give you that method to test your content filter which you have set up to guard your computer's browsers. As a bonus you also receive access to a set of web shortcuts …...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 30 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: A. Datta

Turn Your Story into an eBook: Easy Self-Publishing with Draft2Digital.com…

by Aaron Pogue

Publish Your Book Today!Draft2Digital is a risk-free, easy-to-use tool for creating and publishing ebooks. They’re your one-stop portal into the digital publishing revolution.Created by…...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Masked Fox Publishing

Sunflower Diaries: Cryptology Applied to Tron, Volume 23

by Rod Island

Volume 23 was the other half of the manuscript written in Volume 22 that got cut in half. The content was dedicated to "Tron: Legacy" because a movie about a Game Grid is the best way to explain the…...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Rod Island

The Kaizen Plan for Decluttering Your Computer: Take Control of Your Computer 10…

by Lynn Johnston

Do you spend more time reading email than you'd like? Do you waste time looking for files on your hard drive? Do Facebook and Twitter take a bigger chunk out of your day than they should? In this era of information overload, it's harder than ever to stay focused and productive when working on the computer. This short ebook will help you eliminate virtual clutter and streamline your time online. ISBN: 978-1-4657-9853-4...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Lynn Johnston

What's New in Java 7?

by Madhusudhan Konda

Java 7 has a number of features that will please developers. Madhusudhan Konda provides an overview of these, including strings in switch statements, multi-catch exception handling, try-with-resource statements, the new File System API, extensions of the JVM, support for dynamically-typed languages, and the fork and join framework for task parallelism....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Open Source Strategies for the Enterprise

by Simon Phipps

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Industrial Internet

by Jon Bruner

Consumer networks have revolutionized the way companies understand and reach their customers, making possible intricate measurement and accurate prediction at every step of every transaction. The same revolution is underway in our infrastructure, where new generations of sensor-laden power plants, cars and medical devices will generate vast quantities of data that could bring about improvements in quality, reliability and cost. Big machines will enter the modern era of big data, where they'll be subject to constant analysis and optimization. The promise of the industrial internet is that it will bring intelligence to industries that are capital-intensive and create broad value that all of the industrial internet's participants will share. This report examines the industrial internet acro...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Disruptive Possibilities: How Big Data Changes Everything

by Jeffrey Needham

Internet-scale computing—popularly known as big data—has more disruptive potential than any information technology in the past 40 years. As author Jeffrey Needham points out in this eye-opening book, big data can provide unprecedented insight into user habits, giving enterprises a huge market advantage. It will also inspire organizations to change the way they function. Disruptive Possibilities: How Big Data Changes Everything takes you on a journey of discovery into the emerging world of big data, from its relatively simple technology to the ways it differs from cloud computing. But the big story of big data is the disruption of enterprise status quo, especially vendor-driven technology silos and budget-driven departmental silos. In the highly collaborative environment needed to mak...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Format Your eBook the Free and Easy Way

by J. Gunnar Grey

Now updated for Smashwords formatting and external links--the ebook formatting manual that’s produced a hundred polished winners on sales sites around the world!...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Dingbat Publishing

Take Control of Calendar Syncing and Sharing with BusyCal

by Joe Kissell

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: TidBITS

JavaScript Bibliography

by Safari Content Team

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Beginning Software Architecture

by Safari Content Team

This is the first in a series of three tutorials that access learning resources available from Safari Books Online that cover the skills that Senior Associate-level Software Architects need to be fluent in. This tutorial contains fourteen topics that range from core project requirements, to cost and time estimates, to important aspects like security, development and deployment activities. Each topic lists its objectives along with the estimated time required to read each resource covered by the topic. Complete this tutorial and you will be well on your way to understanding what is required to become a beginning software architect....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Safari Books Online

Intermediate Software Architecture

by Safari Content Team

This is the second in a series of three tutorials that access learning resources available from Safari Books Online that cover the skills that Software Architects need to be fluent in. This tutorial contains fourteen topics that range from core project requirements, to cost and time estimates, to important aspects like security, development and deployment activities. Each topic lists its objectives along with the estimated time required to read each resource covered by the topic. Complete this tutorial and you will be well on your way to understanding what is required to transition from an entry level software architect to a software architect manager....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Safari Books Online

From Your Head To A Gazillion Hands

by Dane Homenick

Don't let your app idea die. Your 4 step guide to immediately create and market iPhone & iPad apps without a lick of programming.From a tiny thought in your noggin, to the palm of your hand. This is…...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Dane Homenick

A plan for Internet use by Local Governments in Pakistan

by Muhammad Abd al-Hameed

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Muhammad Abd al-Hameed

Computers Cause Migraines: Computer-Induced Headaches and Eye Strain

by Chris M. Hibbard

Free Article: Is your computer giving you stress headaches, migraines, or eye strain? Pain and lost productivity aside, improper use of your computer can cause serious damage to your corneas and endanger your eyesight. Use these fast, easy tips to protect your sight, and prevent eye strain and unnecessary headaches....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Chris M. Hibbard

Beginning REST-based Web Services: A Safari Tutorial

by Safari Content Team

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Safari Books Online

22 Creative Uses for iPad 2

by Matjaž Štrancar

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Matjaž Štrancar

Intermediate REST-based Web Services

by Safari Content Team

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how to build REST-based web services. The series covers all aspects of REST services, from basic HTTP-level interactions, through to matching these operations in your existing code and applications, network security, and adherence to REST standards. As the features and your experience with Web Services and REST increases, the methods and solutions for implementation become your focus of attention. The Java ecosystem provides a range of different tools and implementations that provide the basic structure and format for building RESTful aware applications....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Safari Books Online

A Silicon Valley Writer Volume 1 (2008-2009)

by C.D. Reimer

A collection of blog postings about writing and being a writer from C.D. Reimer: A Silicon Valley Writer. This first volume features 19 blog postings from 2008 and 2009.2008Editing In A Creative Daze…...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: C.D. Reimer

Web site, email and computers for Local Governments

by Muhammad Abd al-Hameed

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Muhammad Abd al-Hameed

An analysis of indicators for National Reconstruction Information Management System…

by Muhammad Abd al-Hameed

Data is the diet of development. Planning requires data about the present situation to determine the needs before required resources are mobilized to meet them. For example, data about present schools, their infrastructure, enrolment and the number of school age children will have to be analyzed before deciding what to do about the present schools and build new ones. The new Local Government system highlighted tremendous potential for development at local levels. To turn possibility into reality, it is necessary to have comprehensive data about the present situation in all fields. To meet the need, National Reconstruction Bureau developed National Reconstruction Information Management System . NARIMS provides for collection of data on almost everything that may be relevant to planning and...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 28 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Muhammad Abd al-Hameed

Candy Crush Saga Gamer Guide: Levels 1-35

by Monica Leonelle

*** FREE for a limited time ***Looking for a level by level strategy guide for Candy Crush Saga, America's Most Popular Game of 2013?Look no further! This guide gives you:   A level by…...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 26 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Spaulding House

Advanced Software Architecture

by Safari Content Team

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 23 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Safari Books Online

eBay Coin and Currency Dealer Newsletter: April 2012

by Doug West

This Newsletter provides insight into the eBay sales of coins, currency, exonumia, and precious metals. The goal of the Newsletter to give the reader a snap shot of what is happening on eBay an tips that may help the seller of coins and currency. Most of the data and observations come from two eBay Powersellers. Insight into the Coin Market in general is also given....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 23 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Doug West

eBay Coin and Currency Dealer Newsletter: June 2012

by Doug West

The Newsletter provides insight into the eBay sales of coins, currency, and precious metals during June 2012. Also provided is a "Market Rating" for each area of coins and currency sales. This rating gives the reader insight into which areas are stable or trending....

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 23 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Doug West

Workers' Edge Guide to Contact Management

by Dennis O'Reilly

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 23 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Dennis O'Reilly

Production Methodologies, Techniques and Guidelines for Modern Computer Game Testing

by Ashley Morgan

As development methods in the video games industry have evolved and improved the process, a key phase in the lifecycle of a game’s creation has suffered. With video games becoming more mainstream and pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity more care must be placed on making sure that the end product is of high quality and is not faulty. This is where game testing comes in. This short book looks at several different techniques and processes that can be applied to the testing phase of a video game’s production to make it the process more productive and find more troublesome bugs that can ruin a game when released. Created in conjunction with the dissertation “An Investigation into Production Methods with Quality Assurance and Game Testing” by Ashley Morgan for Staffordshi...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 23 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Ashley Morgan

Advanced REST-based Web Services: A Safari Tutorial

by Safari Content Team

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 22 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Safari Books Online

Project Management Bibliography

by Safari Content Team

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eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 18 July 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Safari Books Online

Internet Glossary A to Z of Terms and Acronyms

by Cari Mostert

One comes across hard to understand Internet terms and acronyms all the time on the Net. Finding easy to understand answers is a time sucking, expensive, exercise...Now you can amaze your friends and…...

eBook Genre: Computers
Free from: 15 March 2013 PDT/PST 
Publisher: Cari Mostert