- Improve Your Health and Automate Your Home Using Your iOS Mobile Device
- Dec 3, 2014
- This chapter from iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks (covers iPhones and iPads running iOS 8), 4th Edition introduces some of the cutting-edge apps related to health, fitness, and home automation that are now available with iOS 8.
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- Configuring an iPhone to Suit Your Preferences
- Nov 28, 2014
- In this chapter from My iPhone (Covers iOS 8 on iPhone 6/6 Plus, 5S/5C/5, and 4S), 8th Edition, Brad Miser shows you how to customize your home screen, set keyboard, format, and language options, choose the noises your phone makes, set preferences for Notifications, Do Not Disturb, Privacy, and Location Services, and manage security options.
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- Customizing Smart Typing on the Galaxy Tab 4
- Nov 27, 2014
- You can customize the default Samsung on-screen keyboard on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 so it’s easier for you to type information on the screen. This article shows you how to configure smart typing, swiping, and keyboard feedback.
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- Syncing and Managing Cloud Services on the Galaxy Tab 4
- Nov 26, 2014
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 allows you to synchronize data with online services such as email and Google through the cloud, which is file storage available on the Internet. You can also view your storage usage, backup, and restore information.
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- Changing Your Galaxy Tab 4 Display Settings
- Nov 25, 2014
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 gives you a number of ways to modify how your screen looks and behaves. This article shows you how to change screen settings including screen brightness, the background wallpaper, and when the screen turns off automatically.
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- Changing the Look and Feel of Your Galaxy Tab 4 by Changing Accessibility Settings
- Nov 24, 2014
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is designed to be used by anyone, and you can customize the Tab 4 for your level of usability. This article discusses a variety of Tab 4 accessibility settings for the screen, sound, mobility, and controlling interactions.
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- Managing Galaxy Tab 4 Security and the Lock Screen
- Nov 21, 2014
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 contains a number of security options you can change in the Settings screen. In this article you’ll learn how to change remote access, administer the device, change credentials, and determine what happens when you swipe on the Lock screen.
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- Introduction to the iPhone 6 Plus
- Nov 13, 2014
- Jason R. Rich takes a look at the new iPhone 6 Plus and compares it to the older iPhone 5s and the slightly smaller iPhone 6. You’ll discover some of the differences among these three smartphones and read some compelling reasons why you might want to upgrade.
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- Mining and Ore Generators in Minecraft
- Nov 13, 2014
- Ores are the building blocks of Minecraft. In this excerpt from The Advanced Strategy Guide to Minecraft, Stephen O'Brien shows you how to mine cobblestone, create stone, and generate obsidian.
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- Upgrading Your iPhone
- Nov 11, 2014
- Jason R. Rich discusses your options when it comes to upgrading your current iPhone to the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, or switching from another smartphone to one of the newly released iPhone models. As you’ll discover, not all cellular service providers require a two year contract, or make you wait until your existing contract expires before you can upgrade.
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- Managing Memory on Your Galaxy Tab 4
- Nov 10, 2014
- If you find that your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is running slowly, you can check to see what apps are using up the Tab 4’s memory. This article shows you how to view memory information and how to close apps and processes that are slowing your Tab 4 down.
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- Managing Your Galaxy Tab 4 Battery Life Effectively
- Nov 7, 2014
- The Galaxy Tab 4 includes a number of tools for saving battery power and also for tracking your battery usage. You’ll learn how to change battery information, set power saving mode settings, and see what features are using the most battery power.
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- Introduction to the iPhone 6
- Nov 6, 2014
- Jason R. Rich takes a look at what Apple’s iPhone 6 has to offer, and the features available exclusive to this iOS mobile device. He also focuses on whether or not users of older iPhone models (or other smartphones) should consider upgrading.
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- Running the Setup Wizard in Your Samsung Galaxy S5
- Nov 3, 2014
- In this chapter from My Samsung Galaxy S5 for Seniors, you learn how to set up your Samsung Galaxy S5, including running the Setup Wizard, darkening and restoring the display, and setting a screen timeout interval.
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- Customizing Android to Your Liking in Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
- Oct 23, 2014
- Learn how to customize Android settings on your Galaxy Tab 4, including creating password protection, setting parental restrictions, changing the date and time, modifying your wallpaper, setting alert sounds, and changing keyboard settings, in this excerpt from My Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.
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- How to Start Automating Your Home Using an iPhone or iPad
- Oct 16, 2014
- Jason R. Rich explains how app developers and home automation companies are quickly developing cutting-edge products that allow iPhone or iPad users to remotely control or automate various aspects of their home. Discover how just about anyone can begin using some of these products, even if they’re not too techno-savvy.
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- Microsoft’s OWA Offers Outlook Support for the iPad
- Oct 15, 2014
- Learn how to take advantage of Microsoft’s OWA app in order to access Outlook-related email, contacts, and calendar data when using Microsoft Office 365 or Microsoft Exchange Online. This is just one option for accessing Outlook data on an Apple iPad.
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- An Introduction to Mobile Banking on an iPhone or iPad
- Oct 14, 2014
- Jason R. Rich takes a look at the types of apps that anyone can use to handle a wide range of mobile banking tasks, including managing bank and credit card accounts.
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- The Ultimate Player's Guide to Minecraft: Gathering Resources
- Oct 9, 2014
- This chapter from The Ultimate Player's Guide to Minecraft, 2nd Edition is about building the foundation you can use to launch into the rest of the game. Your focus is on a few key points: build an outdoor shelter, find food to stave off hunger, improve your collection of tools, and build a chest to safely store items.
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- Minecraft Mod Development: Making Your First Item
- Sep 24, 2014
- Transform Minecraft into anything you can imagine! This excerpt from Minecraft Mod Development in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself teaches you how to write the most basic version of a Minecraft item and then shows you how to add a texture to your item.
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