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Top Ten Don’t-Miss Computer Books of 2009

November 29, 2009 by CBO · Leave a Comment 

Though the internet is an invaluable resource for information of all kinds, it has yet to become as comfortable or as reputable as a good old-fashioned book. If you want to learn a little more about computing then reference books and guides are the way to go and these top 10 releases of 2009 will help you get there. 10 Don’t Miss Books» » »

Seven New Sample Chapters

October 1, 2009 by CBO · Leave a Comment 

Several new sample chapters have been added at Computer Books Online. Check them all out for lots of great  information. Sample Chapters » » »

Problogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income

November 20, 2008 by CBO · 1 Comment 

Problogger (Use discount code to save an extra 10%) Problogger.net is where bloggers worldwide go for advice and information on enhancing their blogs’ presence. Whether you are just starting out or have been blogging for years, these two professional bloggers can show you how to turn your passion for blogging into extra revenue.

This practical guide to creating and marketing a blog with the potential for generating a six-figure income shows you how to choose subject matter that works for you, handle technical issues, and evaluate your blog’s success so that you can use your blog to generate income indirectly.

Chapter1 examines what blogging actually is and what it involves, the different types of bloggers, and the truth about making money blogging.

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Chapter 1 from Professional Visual Studio 2008

November 12, 2008 by CBO · Leave a Comment 

Professional Visual Studio 2008Visual Studio 2008 is a suite of development tools designed for software developers. It is used by everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals. Get familiar with Visual Studio’s IDE (Integrated Development Environment) by reading this first chapter from Professional Visual Studio 2008.

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My iPhone - Chapter 11 Configuring iPhone’s Settings and Bonus Tips

August 21, 2008 by CBO · Leave a Comment 

My iPhoneIN THIS CHAPTER, you’ll explore the settings not related to specific iPhone functionality. The topics include the following:

  • Accessing iPhone settings
  • Using Airplane mode
  • Monitoring usage
  • Configuring general sound settings
  • Setting screen brightness
  • Setting wallpaper
  • Configuring general settings

If you’ve read earlier chapters, such as the chapters on iPod or email functionality, you already have experienced configuring iPhone by using its Settings tool. Many of those settings relate directly to functionality discussed in other chapters. However, a number of iPhone settings are more general in nature, which is where this chapter comes into play.

Some examples of general settings you want to become familiar with include airplane mode (sets iPhone in “silent running” so that you can use iPod and other functions while you fly); sound settings (controls the noises iPhone makes); screen brightness (controls the brightness of the screen); and so on. While you might not use these functions everyday, they come in handy from time to time.

Read the chapter here, or read more about the book (and some bonus tips!):

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Murach’s Visual Basic 2008, Chapter 2

July 21, 2008 by CBO · Leave a Comment 

Murach's Visual Basic 2008Chapter 2 How to design a Windows Forms application. IN THE FIRST CHAPTER, you learned the basic skills for working with Visual Studio, you toured a Windows Forms application, and you tested an application with three Windows forms. Now, in this chapter, you’ll learn how to use Visual Studio to design the user interface for a Windows Forms application…

What is covered in this chapter:

  • How to set options and create a new project
  • How to set the Visual Studio options
  • How to change the import and export settings
  • How to create a new project
  • How to design a form
  • The design of the Invoice Total form
  • How to add controls to a form
  • How to set properties
  • Common properties for forms and controls
  • How to add navigation features
  • The property settings for the Invoice Total form
  • How to use Document Outline view
  • How to name and save the files of a project
  • How to name the files of a project
  • How to save the files of a project
  • Perspective

Read the Chapter here, or read a little more more about the book: » » »

Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks, Third

July 13, 2008 by CBO · Leave a Comment 

Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks, 3rd EdChapter 3: A New Place to Call Home - Getting to Know the Desktop

NOW UBUNTU IS UP AND RUNNING, and you are ready and raring to go. If you are running Ubuntu from your hard disk, you will first see the login screen that will appear each and every time you boot up. There’s no need to keep the login screen waiting, so type your username, and press ENTER. After that, you will be prompted for your user password in the same screen, so type it, and press ENTER again. Within moments, you will be face to face with your desktop in Ubuntu.

Read the Chapter here, or read a little more about the book first:  About the Book » » »

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