Poor Leo S 2002 Computer Almanac

The Almanac serves as a source of hands-on, practical activities and advice for beginning to advanced users. Readers reap immediate benefits, from speeding up Windows to eliminating excess mouse clicks, to downloading must-have free software. The entertaining, one-a-day format is ideal for gift-giving, too.

Provides essays and daily tips on Windows, Macs, AOL, the Web, viruses, computer maintenance, buying, privacy, and terminology.

As co-host of TechTV's hit show The Screen Savers, Leo Laporte's high-energy wit, wisdom, and style makes learning about technology easy and fun. TechTV Leo Laporte's 2003 Technology Almanac, a follow-up to the smash hit Poor Leo's 2002 Computer Almanac, includes All New content. It's a one-of-a-kind resource for every day of the year, with advice, tips, and secrets about today's most popular technology topics. In this edition, you'll find * An entire page dedicated to each day of the year * Essential tips for mastering Windows, Mac, and Linux * Coverage of computers, MP3 players, cell phones, Pocket PCs, networks, and more * Essays and anecdotes that will enlighten and inform * Technology history milestones matched to each day of the year * Unbelievable assortment of "I didn't know that!" facts and figures * New glossary with "Leo-fied" definitions for all key terms * Black Book section with useful company contact information.

Leo Laporteis TV and radio's most recognized and prolific technology personality, best known for his humor, wit and ability to teach both newcomers and grizzled PC veterans. InLeo Laporte's 2006 Technology Almanac, Leo provides a year's worth of anecdotes, tips, factoids, and musings about the machines at the center of your life. A page is devoted to each day of the year, and each page includes several elements: typically a single-topic essay that takes up most of the page (on subjects as varied as ergonomics, Easter eggs in popular programs, processor overclocking, and discount-travel Web sites), and hints, tips, references to worthwhile software, and goofy trivia.

Technology gurus at Tech TV tell "what's now and what's next" in computer technologies and how to navigate the digital lifestyle. Entertaining and insightful information on general computer facts, trends, technical processes, and recent developments are presented in this useful desk reference.

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Learn to turn your PC into a recording studio!TechTV's Secrets of the Digital Studio: Insider's Guide to Desktop Recordingenables audio do-it-yourselfers to turn a home PC into a nearly professional recording studio and provides the guidance necessary to use this desktop studio to produce high quality sound. This book covers a wide array of basic (and not so basic) audio techniques, from recording and mixing to burning CDs to developing a home set-up.