Best iPhone Guides
Stay in touch by phone, text, email, FaceTime Audio or FaceTime Video calls, or social media; download and enjoy books, music, movies, and more; take, edit, and manage photos; track your health, fitness, and habits; organize your schedule, your contacts, and your commitments; and much more! The iPhone you hold in your hand represents the pinnacle of mobile technology, and is a masterpiece of industrial design. Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do somethingand skip the long-winded explanations? Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Full-color screenshots demonstrate each task Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very helpful as I've found the other VISUALLY products."
"Great book for beginners."
"upgraded to a 5s and needed to learn about the new stuff like "Siri", etc."
"I HAVEN'T READ THROUGH THE WHOLE BOOK YET, BUT I'VE ALREADY LEARNED TO USE A FEW FEATURES ON MY IPHONE THAT I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT BEFORE I GOT THE BOOK."
"Great reference if I develop any problems."
"Bought for my Mom who has never had a smart phone."
"The graphics are great and the instructions easy to follow."
"This book is the best user manual for iPhone 5."
iPhone: The Missing Manual is a funny, gorgeously illustrated guide to the tips, shortcuts, and workarounds that will turn you, too, into an iPhone master. He wrote or co-wrote seven books in the “for Dummies” series (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music); in 1999, he launched his own series of complete, funny computer books called the Missing Manual series, which now includes 120 titles.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"But, I do keep abreast of "things", and this book is essential reading for me."
"Answers all my questions."
"I enjoyed reading the previous editions, learning a lot from David Pogue’s lucid expository style laced with humor. Really the better question is what isn’t the iPhone?” Listing its multiple features, he concludes “calling it a phone is practically an insult.” (pages 1- 3). A single light out wipe on your clothes restores the screen to its right-out-of-the-box crystal sheen” (pages 22-23). “The iPhone’s onscreen buttons are nice and big, giving your fleshy fingertips a fat target. “Making the Keyboard Work: Some people have no problem tapping those virtual keys; others struggle for days. “The fourth button, Custom, lets you type or dictate a new message on the spot. ‘I’m in a meeting and frankly, your call isn’t worth getting fired for’ comes to mind” (page 128). Siri it turns out, is a Norwegian word meaning ‘beautiful woman who leads you to victory’,” (page 146). Each book features a handcrafted index; cross-references to specific page numbers, not just ‘see Chapter 14’; and an ironclad promise never to put an apostrophe in the possessive pronouns ‘its’.” As a professional editor/writer, I admire this promise because far too many recent books commit this particular error. Large Type, Kid Mode & Accessibility. Part Two: Pix, Flix & Apps. 8. Settings. Part Five: Appendixes. A. Signup & Setup. B. Troubleshooting & Maintenance. A five-star book. 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful. 5.0 out of 5 stars iPhone 6: A BRILLIANT, LUCID MANUAL LACED with WIT, January 6, 2016. This review is from: iPhone: The Missing Manual (Paperback). I enjoyed reading the earlier editions of this comprehensive book, learning a lot from David Pogue’s lucid expository style laced with humor. iPhone 6: The Missing Manual, 9th edition, is an apt subtitle of this comprehensive book – it covers all models with iOS 9 software, including the latest 6s and 6s Plus."
"My ownly problem with this book is that it is printed in pale gray and difficult to read."
"One of the "best" in the marketplace."
"David's books answer virtually all of a user's questions and many more that were not asked or even thought about, but which provide additional insight and assistance that add tremendously to the value and function of an iPhone."
"I am sorry i did not buy it on Kindle instead of paper back. It is truly difficult reading... the pages are not wide enough to stay open."
You'll learn how to solve common problems, save on data usage by connecting to WiFi, and keep your information safe using the iPhone's various security features. Master the basic functions, including Phone, Messages, Mail, and Safari Explore iTunes and the App Store to find the apps you can't live without Manage your calendar, contacts, music, photos, games, movies, and more Connect to WiFi, troubleshoot issues, and find the answers you need quickly. iPhone basic training Talk and text tidbits Utilizing essential utilities Shopping for sound Internet for the small screen Customizing your settings Cool apps that give you more Where to find help with iPhone X.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"For more than 20 years I have depended on the "XXX For Dummies" series to assist me with learning both the basic and the "tricks" to understand various topics."
"I would have preferred to have read all of the major, and more likely to use, options first, and then a separate listing in the other half of the book, of those which one would rarely, if ever use. The main options that most of us are interested in, aside from making and receiving phonecalls, are learning how to take and send photos, synching emails with a computer, and how to use each icon listed on the main menu. As for using passwords, those who are familiar with computers would not be likely to have any problems understanding and knowing how to make and use passwords, however, in that category a novice might be at a loss, as the book assumes that everyone is computer savey."
"The indexing in the book is accurate (unlike iPhone The Missing Manual)."
"I had purchased this for the parents and at first glance, appeared to be a good manual."
"I Love ALL of the Dummies books."
"Overall, this book has been very helpful, but there are some things that are not explained completely, and another place where it is very unclear."
"This book is good for those of us new to IPhones."
"It's probably excellent if you have time to sit and read everything."
Best iPad Guides
Created as a tribute to the army of engineers, designers, product managers, and visionaries that navigated Apple through this incredible journey, ICONIC is the ultimate coffee table book for every Apple fan, and the perfect gift for any Apple owner who ever wanted to explore and discover the true roots of their favorite iMac, iPod, iPad, or iPhone. It's something of a labor of love, all done with an eye for form as much as function resulting in something that, if not approved by Apple, you suspect wouldn't necessarily cause them to object. [Jonathan doesn't] work for Apple but clearly [he has] a passion for them...and the photos prove it.. these are amazing pictures.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A 'must have' book for all Mac users !"
"Love the Book it came very quickly."
"Wonderful book for the Apple lover!"
"Great book, the pictures are fantastic and the commentary is awesome."
"I bought this for my grandson as a gift."
"A must have for any Mac fan!!"
Best E-Reader Guides
-- Enjoy an infinite supply of the best books, music and video from Amazon, iTunes or virtually any other source. -- Using personal documents, including word processing files, PDFs, and spreadsheets. -- The easy way to harvest your own content and get it onto your Kindle Fire, including gems you didn't buy at Amazon. -- How to download, organize and read your favorite books, magazines and newspapers on the Kindle Fire. -- How to get current and archived editions of the world's most popular newspapers, magazines and websites streamed to your Kindle--updated constantly, with no fees whatsoever! -- Purchase or rent movies and TV shows, and how to find a gold mine of free video. Amazon's Kindle Fire is the handiest, best-value digital device available, and is your portal to an infinite universe of education and entertainment. You'll see how to quickly set up your Kindle, navigate the touchscreen, buy, rent or stream video, and browse the world's largest library of digital books. Each section includes clearly written step-by-step instructions, illustrated with screenshots and menus just like you'll see on your own Kindle:
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Easy to understand and very comprehensive."
"(Only thing missing is a note on what Amazon PREVENTS you from doing if you are not in the USA like using Prime or the library or viewing videos. )."
"If you are a new Kindle user or even if you think you know everything about the product, this is a great reference."
"Basic information."
"An excellent tool for getting started and refreshing knowledge with tips and how tos."
"Old book, but learned so much."
"Very helpful."
"Too much time is spent taking you through the various book, music, and video abilities, and not enough is spent on the basics of the Fire unit."
Best Android Mobile Guides
Written by bestselling author Dan Gookin, it walks you through the basics in a language you can understand before moving on to more advanced topics, like dialing tricks to forward calls, working with predictive text, accessing special characters, manipulating the touch screen, and using a USB connection to synchronize your stuff. Handling calls and voicemail Setting up email accounts Socializing with Hangouts Navigating with maps Shooting and posting video Creating music playlists Shopping at Google Play.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book makes learning Android a cinch."
"Just the book I need."
"She has an android, but even with Android 101 and help from me she went back to her flip phone."
"However the edition I bought was several years old (cheaper) and so much of the info was outdated."
"I used it to work on a Android that was defective."
"It was hard to find a current book on Android phones."
"Of the first few specific questions I had, the answers led to paths in my device that wasn't there!"
"didn't help me a person not familiar with the cell phone."
Best Handheld & Mobile Devices
Practice exams download for both exam 901 and 902 with hundreds of accurate practice exam questions More than an hour of online video training featuring Mike Meyers Online performance-based simulations that prepare you for the performance-based exam questions A link to Mike's favorite PC tools A PDF copy of the book. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"Just started, but it has been an easy to follow book so far."
"It's alright, the language the guy uses isn't 100% professional but VERY relatable with the youth."
"Will always keep current copies of Mike Meyers books in my library."
"Gives a CD in order for you to have a digital copy of the book as well as other helpful quizzes....I do not have a CD drive on my laptop, had to go out of my way to find someone with a CD drive just to place it on a thumb drive."
"this is an IT field essential."
"Came it great condition, book is a bible but it very entertaining and it's enjoyable."
Best Computer Tablet Books
Practice exams download for both exam 901 and 902 with hundreds of accurate practice exam questions More than an hour of online video training featuring Mike Meyers Online performance-based simulations that prepare you for the performance-based exam questions A link to Mike's favorite PC tools A PDF copy of the book. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"the author does not drift off to complicated things when starting to learn the basics."
"While this was required material for my IT class, the writing is easy to follow and the information is clear."
"It is packed with everything I need to know for passing the CompTIA A+ exam, and as a matter fact I almost gave it four stars because it is so packed it is too heavy to hold up when I’m laying down reading it!"
"Great book when it comes to questions in each."
"Good book lots and lots of info for CompTIA A+ certification More detailed than Dummies book."
"Just started, but it has been an easy to follow book so far."
Best Mobile App Development & Programming
Move into iOS development by getting a firm grasp of its fundamentals, including the Xcode 9 IDE, Cocoa Touch, and the latest version of Apple’s acclaimed programming language, Swift 4.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Finally someone wrote an iOS programming book that isn't half useless space-wasting screenshots of dialogue boxes in Xcode!"
"This is my second week in Swift 4 and all of the questions I had about Cocoa and the general app architecture have all been resolved after spending hours skimming sites and videos trying to get a clear, high level picture."
"Of course I was learning, but a good book provides so much more! I like to be able to imagine, and although it may in my personal opinion it is slower to learn using a book in the sense that it takes time to make the connections, apply what you learned, and see the results; a good book as this one is, is always worth reading!"
"This book is super hard to read, not because of the content, but because the author makes it super boring."