Search:

Results 31 to 40 of 47 | « previous |

PCs & laptops / by Gookin, Dan,author.(CARDINAL)189724;
Part 1: Hello, computer!. Computer 101 ; The PC tour ; Setup, connections, and power ; To turn on a computer ; To turn off a computer -- Part 2: A non-nerdy guide to computer hardware. A peek inside the box ; Computer memory ; Disks and drives ; The PC's graphics system ; Input this! ; System expansion ; P is for printer ; Webcams, scanners, and audio -- Part 3: Network and internet stuff. The networking thing ; The internet ; Files from elsewhere ; Internet safety -- Part 4: On the go with your laptop. Portable power ; O, the places you'll go ; A more secure laptop -- Part 5: Security and maintenance. System security ; An all-important safety copy ; Maintenance chores -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten computer commandments ; Ten battery-saving tips and tricks ; Ten handy laptop accessories ; Ten things to throw in your laptop bag ; Ten tips from a PC guru.PCs and Laptops For Dummies is a user's guide to the features your PC or laptop has to offer--and how to use them successfully. With this book as your coach, you can jump over technological hurdles with ease, navigating the hardware and software of your personal computer. Regardless of what brand of computer you use, you'll learn to navigate the latest version of Windows. You'll also explore how PCs, laptops, and other mobile devices can be used together, and how to keep your data secure. Identify the specs and features you need, so you can purchase a computer that's a fit for you.
Subjects: Microcomputers.; Laptop computers.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 10
unAPI

Teach yourself visually Windows 11 / by McFedries, PaulAuthor(DLC)n 91125797 ;
Everything you need to know about Windows 11 in a single, visual book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 collects all the resources you need to master the day-to-day use of Microsoft's new operating system and delivers them in a single resource. Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions are combined with crystal-clear screenshots to walk you through the basic and advanced functions of Windows 11. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 offers the best visual learning techniques with comprehensive source material about the interface and substance of Windows 11, as well as: *Stepwise guidance on working with files, digital pictures, and media Instructions for customizing Windows 11 and sharing your computer with family members *Tutorials on installing and repairing applications, system maintenance, and computer security *The fastest, easiest way for visual learners to get a grip on Windows 11, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 is the best way to go from newbie to expert in no time at all.
Subjects: Operating systems (Computers); Microsoft Windows (Computer file);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Personal computing demystified / by Long, Larry E.(CARDINAL)720531;
Pt. 1. Personal computers. Processing information: inside the PC -- Storing information: disks, discs, and flash -- Getting information in: input -- Getting information out: output -- Pt. 2. Windows and file management. Working with Windows -- Working with files -- Pt. Buying and using a PC. Buying issues and considerations -- What and where to buy -- Supplies, services, and accessories -- Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting -- Pt. 4. The Internet. Internet basics: going online -- Internet applications: cruising the Internet -- Internet security: protecting your PC -- Pt. 5. What you can do on a PC. Building a software portfolio -- Personal computing applications galore -- Working with digital media -- PC-based gaming -- Pt. 6. At home: networking and telecommuting. Building a home network -- Working@home.A comprehensive overview of topics associated with owning a computer, including purchasing, terminology, using Windows, maintaining and protecting a pc, finding resources and services on the Internet, setting up a home office, and more.10-A.
Subjects: Software.; Internet.; Microcomputers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The PC doctor's fix-it-yourself guide / by Kingsley-Hughes, Adrian.(CARDINAL)686996;
What's what : the anatomy of a PC -- Files and folders -- Improving on perfection -- Safe computing -- Helping yourself -- What you need to fix-it-yourself, and stay safe -- The PC case and the power supply -- Motherboard, RAM, CPU, and BIOS -- Hard drives and floppy drives -- Other data storage devices -- Monitors and graphics adapters -- Expansion cards -- Networking -- Connections -- Input devices -- File system care -- Backup -- Improving performance and stability -- Making more of the Internet.
Subjects: Microcomputers; Microcomputers;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

Protect, backup and clean your PC for seniors : stay safe when using the internet and email and keep your PC in good condition / by Visual Steps (Firm)(CARDINAL)605286;
Provides information about personal computer use, social networking, and computer viruses, as well as tips for backing up computer files and protecting privacy.
Subjects: Microcomputers; Computer security.; Computer viruses.; Microcomputers; Computers and older people.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

Laptops for Dummies / by Gookin, Dan,author.(CARDINAL)189724;
Includes index."The fast and easy way to get up and running with a laptop Are you new to the world of laptops? You've come to the right place! Laptops For Dummies covers the many topics and issues unique to laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pick-up between two machines, remotely accessing the desktop, networking, power management, storage, security, and more. This new edition also provides updates to cover the latest technology, current processors, and steps to update memory and hard drive capacities. In business while they spend most of their time in a desktop docking station laptops are absolutely essential for providing mobility to professionals. In the home, they've begun to replace desktop PCs, as they now offer larger displays, longer battery power, and speeds equal to desktop computers. Plus, you can do just about everything with a laptop that you can do with a traditional desktop, minus the big, bulky machine and multiple cords. If you're just making the switch over to a laptop, this hands-on, easy-to-follow guide makes the transition easy! * Covers the latest hardware and technology updates you need to get up and running with your laptop * Includes updates on the new Windows 9 operating system, wireless networking, smartphone tethering, and using productivity applications on laptops * Walks you through everything you need to deal with add-ons, networking procedures, and connectivity and communication * Presents complex material in a way that makes it simple and accessible Whether you've never logged onto a laptop or are just looking to stay up-to-date with the latest information on operating systems and software, Laptops For Dummies has you covered." -- www.amazon.com
Subjects: Laptop computers.; Computers.; Microcomputers.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
unAPI

PC hardware annoyances : how to fix the most annoying things about your computer hardware / by Bigelow, Stephen J.(CARDINAL)204610;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Computer input-output equipment;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
unAPI

Fast-track paving : concrete temperature control and traffic opening criteria for bonded concrete overlays / by McCullough, B. Frank.(CARDINAL)314176; United States.Federal Highway Administration.(CARDINAL)139839; Transtec Group, Inc.(CARDINAL)286957; Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center.(CARDINAL)286897;
v. 1. Final report -- v. 2. HIPERPAV user's manual -- v. 3. Addendum to the HIPERPAV user's manual.Final report;This research focuses on modeling early-age behavior of both concrete pavements and bonded concrete overlays (BCOs) subjected to stresses from moisture and thermal changes. It includes the development of a two-part, versatile, comprehensive set of guidelines that provide direction in the proper selection of design and construction variables to minimize early-age damage to the portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) and BCO.Sponsored by Office of Infrastructure R&D, Federal Highway Administration, under grant no.System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Pentium (tm) P5 (80586) -- 100 MHz processor or better, SVGA or higher resolution monitor, Windows 95/98/NT operation system.
Subjects: Technical reports.; Pavements, Concrete; Pavements, Concrete; Portland cement;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
unAPI

Start your own child-care service : your step-by-step guide to success / by Lynn, Jacquelyn.Child-care service.; Entrepreneur Media, Inc.(CARDINAL)644837;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction. How did they start? ; Who's running the centers? ; Who is your market? ; Before 9 and after 5 ; First things first ; Buying an existing child-care service ; Evaluating a company ; Outlook for the future -- Services and policies. Confidentiality and access to records ; Fees ; Hours of operation ; Holidays ; Vacations ; Absences ; Transportation ; Chronic misbehavior and other adjustment issues ; Care of sick children ; Late pickup ; Meals ; Emergencies ; Health issues ; Smoking, alcohol, and drugs ; Release of children ; Cell phones ; Other policies ; Admission procedures ; Safety standards and policies ; Children with special needs ; Administering medication -- Running your child-care business. Children's records ; Incident reports ; Management records ; Purchasing and inventory ; Are you on a mission? ; Programs ; Accreditation for family child-care centers -- Structuring your business. Naming your company ; Choosing a legal structure ; Licenses and permits ; Trademark and copyright issues ; Insurance ; Accident insurance ; Liability insurance ; Professional advisors ; Create your own advisory board -- Startup economics and financial management. Startup costs ; Building banking relationships ; Setting prices ; Labor and materials ; Revenue ; Forms of payment ; Collection ; Keeping records ; Getting free supplies and services -- Locating and setting up. Choosing a commercial location ; Improving an existing facility ; Indoor space and equipment ; Playground and outdoor areas ; Walkways, stairs, and railings ; Health, safety, and sanitation ; Setting up a homebased center ; Childproofing your home -- Furnishing and equipping your center. Specific rooms ; Lobby/reception area ; Office ; Classrooms ; Choosing the right toys ; Toilet-training equipment ; Playground equipment ; Audiovisual and computer equipment ; Inventory ; Classroom supplies ; Cleaning supplies ; Health and safety standards -- Kitchen and laundry facilities. Kitchen ; Ventilation ; Food and beverage supplies ; Good nutrition and mealtime behavior ; Laundry ; Design and equipment ; Buying used equipment -- Office equipment. Telecommunications ; Keep your customers out of voice-mail jail ; Office supplies -- Transportation services. Driver requirements ; Vehicle requirements ; Training ; General policies ; Setting prices ; Children will be children ; Starting a transportation service ; Setting prices ; Hiring and keeping drivers ; Before the first ride -- Parent relationships. Parental involvement ; Keeping parents informed ; Helping parents understand your bond with their children ; If you have a problem ; When a parent has a problem ; When parents are chronically late -- Marketing. Direct mail ; Make your grand opening truly grand ; Plan ahead ; Media kits that get results ; Referrals are essential ; The deal on discounts ; Your logo ; Your sign ; Going online ; Social media marketing -- Staffing. When to hire ; Deciding what you need ; Where to look for candidates ; Positions ; Evaluating applicants ; Caregiver characteristics and qualifications ; Background checks ; Once they're on board ; Temporary employees ; Employee benefits ; The high cost of turnover ; Maintain adequate personnel files ; Child-to-staff ratios -- Facility maintenance. Building maintenance ; Exterior maintenance ; Equipment maintenance -- When things go wrong. Security ; Preventing and dealing with injuries ; Evacuation plans ; When you suspect abuse ; Bicycle safety ; Reacting to a crisis -- Tales from the trenches. Invest in yourself ; Reach out to the community for enrichment ; Find out how you're doing ; Differentiate your service ; Earn and demand respect ; Get commitments from your customers ; Follow up on everything that you do ; Keep a professional distance ; Be prepared for the bad days ; Enjoy the rewards -- Appendix. Child-care service resources. Associations and online resources ; Books and publications ; Consultants and other experts ; Credit card services ; Equipment and supplies ; Government agencies and related resources ; Successful child-care and transportation service providers."As the number of single-parent families and dual-income families grows, the need for quality child care grows along with it. This revised guide presents the latest trends, resources, and tools, along with sound advice from practicing child-care business owners to get them started on the path to success"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Child care services; Day care centers; New business enterprises;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
unAPI

Start your own child-care service : your step-by-step guide to success / by Lynn, Jacquelyn.(CARDINAL)665656; Lynn, Jacquelyn.(CARDINAL)665656; Entrepreneur Press.(CARDINAL)462711;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction. How do they start? -- Who's running the centers? -- Who is your market? -- Before 9 and after 5 -- First things first -- Buying an existing child-care service -- Evaluating a company -- Outlook for the future -- Services and policies. Services -- Policies -- Confidentiality and access to records -- Fees -- Hours of operation -- Holidays -- Vacations -- Absences -- Transportation -- Chronic misbehavior and other adjustment issues -- Care of sick children -- Late pickup -- Meals -- Emergencies -- Health issues -- Smoking, alcohol, and drugs -- Release of children -- Cell phones -- Other policies -- Admission procedures -- Safety standards and policies -- Children with special needs -- Administering medication -- Running your child-care business. Children's records -- Incident reports -- Management records -- Purchasing and inventory -- Are you on a mission? -- Programs -- Accreditation for family child-care centers -- Are you on a mission? -- Structuring your business. Naming your company -- Choosing a legal structure -- Licenses and permits -- Trademark and copyright issues -- Insurance -- Accident insurance -- Liability insurance -- Professional advisors -- Create your own advisory board -- Startup economics and financial management. Startup costs: how much do you need? -- Building banking relationships -- Setting prices -- Labor and materials -- Hourly or weekly? -- Increasing your revenue -- Forms of payment -- Collection procedures -- Keeping records: start right, stay right -- Getting free supplies and services -- Locating and setting up. Choosing a commercial location -- Improving an existing facility -- Indoor space and equipment -- Playground and outdoor areas -- Walkways, stairs, and railings -- Health, safety, and sanitation practices -- Setting up a homebased center -- Childproofing your home -- Pets -- Furnishing and equipping your center. Specific rooms -- Lobby/reception area -- Office -- Classrooms -- Choosing the right toys -- Toilet-training equipment -- Playground equipment -- Audiovisual and computer equipment -- Inventory -- Classroom supplies -- Cleaning supplies -- Health and safety standards.Kitchen and laundry facilites. Kitchen -- Ventilation -- Food and beverage supplies -- Good nutrition and mealtime behavior -- Laundry -- Design and equipment -- Buying used equipment -- Office equipment -- Telecommunications -- Keep your customers out of voice-mail jail -- Office supplies -- Transportation services. Driver requirements -- Vehicle requirements -- Training -- General policies -- Children will be children -- Starting a transportation service -- Setting prices -- Hiring and keeping drivers -- Before the first ride -- Parent relationships. Encouraging parental involvement -- Keeping parents informed -- Helping parents understand your bond with their children -- If you have a problem -- When a parent has a problem -- When parents are chronically late -- Communication tips -- Marketing. Direct mail -- Make your grand opening truly grand -- Plan ahead -- Media kits that get results -- Referrals are essential -- The deal on discounts -- Your logo -- Your sign -- Going online -- Staffing. When to hire -- Deciding what you need -- Where to look for candidates -- Positions -- Evaluating applicants -- Caregiver characteristics and qualifications -- Background checks -- Once they're on board -- Temporary employees -- Employee benefits -- The high cost of turnover -- Maintain adequate personnel files -- Child-to-staff ratios -- Facility maintenance. Building maintenance -- Exterior maintenance -- Equipment maintenance -- When things go wrong. Security -- Preventing and dealing with injuries -- Evacuation plans -- When you suspect abuse -- Bicycle safety -- Reacting to a crisis -- Tales from the trenches. Invest in yourself -- Reach out to the community for enrichment -- Find out how you're doing -- Differentiate your service -- Earn and demand respect -- Get commitments from your customers -- Follow up on everything you do -- Keep a professional distance -- Be prepared for the bad days -- Enjoy the rewards -- Child-care service resources. Associations and online resources -- Books and publications -- Consultants and other experts -- Credit card services -- Equipment and supplies -- Government agencies and related resources -- Successful child-care and transportation service providers.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Child care services; Day care centers; New business enterprises;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

Results 31 to 40 of 47 | « previous |