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iPadOS 26 User Guide

iPadOS 26 User Guide Tips, Tricks, and New Tools. by Nova Guides

Master your iPad and unlock the power of iPadOS 26 with this easy-to-follow user guide. Packed with step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and clever tricks, this book shows you exactly how to use Apple’s newest features with confidence. Inside you’ll learn how to: Set up and customize your iPad in minutes Boost productivity with Stage Manager and multitasking tools Explore Safari upgrades, smarter Messages, and enhanced FaceTime Edit photos, use Apple Pencil, and take advantage of powerful new apps Keep your iPad running smoothly with battery and storage tips Protect your privacy and stay secure with the latest settings Written in a clear, conversational style, this guide makes even advanced tools easy to understand. Whether you’re brand new to iPad or want to explore iPadOS 26’s new capabilities, you’ll find everything you need in one place. Take the guesswork out of learning your iPad—discover the shortcuts, hidden features, and daily tools that will make your device more useful, efficient, and fun. Your iPad isn’t just a tablet—it’s your new everyday companion. This book will help you master it.

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The Loop

The Loop How Technology Is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back by Jacob Ward

This eye-opening narrative journey into the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence reveals the dangerous ways AI is exploiting the unconscious habits of our minds, and the real threat it poses to humanity: "The best book I have ever read about AI" ( New York Times bestselling author Roger McNamee). Artificial intelligence is going to change the world as we know it. But the real danger isn't some robot that's going to enslave us: It's our own brain. Our brains are constantly making decisions using shortcuts, biases, and hidden processes—and we're using those same techniques to create technology that makes choices for us. In The Loop , award-winning science journalist Jacob Ward reveals how we are poised to build all of our worst instincts into our AIs, creating a narrow loop where each generation has fewer, predetermined, and even dangerous choices. Taking us on a world tour of the ongoing, real-world experiment of artificial intelligence, The Loop illuminates the dangers of writing dangerous human habits into our machines. From a biometric surveillance state in India that tracks the movements of over a billion people, to a social media control system in China that punishes deviant friendships, to the risky multiple-choice simplicity of automated military action, Ward travels the world speaking with top experts confronting the perils of their research. Each stop reveals how the most obvious patterns in our behavior—patterns an algorithm will use to make decisions about what's best for us—are not the ones we want to perpetuate. Just as politics, marketing, and finance have all exploited the weaknesses of our human programming, artificial intelligence is poised to use the patterns of our lives to manipulate us. The Loop is call to look at ourselves more clearly—our most creative ideas, our most destructive impulses, the ways we help and hurt one another-so we can put only the best parts of ourselves into the thinking machines we create.

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iPadOS 26 User Guide for Seniors

iPadOS 26 User Guide for Seniors Step-by-Step Lessons for Getting Started with iPadOS 26 — Made Simple by Clear Start Guides

iPadOS 26 User Guide for Seniors — Easy Steps. Clear Screens. Total Confidence. Your iPad is more than a device—it’s a window to connection, creativity, and convenience. But with each new update, it can feel like everything’s changed again. Menus move. Icons shift. New features appear without explanation. For many seniors, learning iPadOS 26 can feel confusing—or even intimidating. This guide changes that. Created by Clear Start Guides—trusted by thousands of Apple users for their calm, step-by-step approach—this book is your friendly companion to mastering your iPad with ease. Each chapter walks you through every action slowly and clearly, so you’ll never feel rushed or lost. Unlike dense manuals or complicated online videos, this guide is written especially for seniors who want clarity, simplicity, and confidence. You’ll enjoy larger text, gentle pacing, and real-life examples designed to help you succeed—without stress or frustration. By the end, you’ll feel at home on your iPad, using it with comfort and joy every day. Inside, You’ll Learn How to: – Set up your iPad with clear, step-by-step guidance you can follow at your own pace – Make your screen easier to read with larger text, zoom, and bold display options – Use touch gestures confidently—swipe, tap, and scroll without confusion – Stay connected with family and friends through Messages, Mail, and FaceTime – Browse the web safely and avoid scams or pop-ups with Safari’s privacy tools – Take, find, and share photos with ease using the improved Photos app – Manage passwords, logins, and updates without frustration – Explore helpful tools like Notes, Calendar, and Reminders to stay organized – Access powerful accessibility features that make your iPad more comfortable to use – Back up your information, adjust settings for peace of mind, and fix common issues quickly Each lesson is designed for clarity and confidence. You’ll see every step, understand what to expect, and gain the skills to use your iPad for communication, learning, and enjoyment. Whether you’re new to iPad or returning after a long break, this guide will help you master iPadOS 26 with patience, understanding, and success. Don’t just use your iPad—enjoy it fully, safely, and with confidence.

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Fluent Python

Fluent Python by Luciano Ramalho

Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas. Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features beyond your past experience. Author Luciano Ramalho guides you through Python's core language features and libraries and teaches you how to make your code shorter, faster, and more readable. Complete with major updates throughout, this new edition features five parts that work as five short books within the book: Data structures: Sequences, dicts, sets, Unicode, and data classes Functions as objects: First-class functions, related design patterns, and type hints in function declarations Object-oriented idioms: Composition, inheritance, mixins, interfaces, operator overloading, protocols, and more static types Control flow: Context managers, generators, coroutines, async/await, and thread/process pools Metaprogramming: Properties, attribute descriptors, class decorators, and new class metaprogramming hooks that replace or simplify metaclasses

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Clean Architecture

Clean Architecture A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design by Robert Martin

Practical Software Architecture Solutions from the Legendary Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) reveals those rules and helps you apply them. Martin’s Clean Architecture doesn’t merely present options. Drawing on over a half-century of experience in software environments of every imaginable type, Martin tells you what choices to make and why they are critical to your success. As you’ve come to expect from Uncle Bob, this book is packed with direct, no-nonsense solutions for the real challenges you’ll face–the ones that will make or break your projects. Learn what software architects need to achieve–and core disciplines and practices for achieving it Master essential software design principles for addressing function, component separation, and data management See how programming paradigms impose discipline by restricting what developers can do Understand what’s critically important and what’s merely a “detail” Implement optimal, high-level structures for web, database, thick-client, console, and embedded applications Define appropriate boundaries and layers, and organize components and services See why designs and architectures go wrong, and how to prevent (or fix) these failures Clean Architecture is essential reading for every current or aspiring software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager–and for every programmer who must execute someone else’s designs. Register your product for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available.

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Agentic Artificial Intelligence

Agentic Artificial Intelligence by Pascal Bornet

A practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds "Agents are (…) bringing about the biggest revolution in computing since we went from typing commands to tapping on icons." — Bill Gates "AI agents will become the primary way we interact with computers in the future." — Satya Nadella "The age of agentic AI is here"—  Jensen Huang In a world where ChatGPT took us by storm, a far more powerful revolution is unfolding: AI Agents. Like Jarvis in Iron Man or Samantha in Her, these intelligent systems can execute actions, learn from experience, and orchestrate digital interactions with minimal human supervision. They promise to redefine business and society. However, behind the excitement lies a crucial reality: a significant gap between promise and reality . This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology . The authors bring a rare perspective , having implemented agentic AI across diverse organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—witnessing both remarkable successes and sobering failures. Through illuminating case studies and hands-on experiments, the authors reveal: •A step-by-step method for identifying high-value agentic opportunities and building impactful agents in your business, work, and personal life •The secrets behind today's most successful agentic transformations at scale : cutting costs by over 25% while boosting customer satisfaction by over 40% •Approaches to seize the new opportunities of the Agent Economy —new business models, Agentic-driven startups, rapid scaling, and game-changing revenue opportunities. •Hands-on guidance to navigate common pitfalls such as workflow integration, error handling, data quality, agent control, and user adoption •The new mindset and skills required to lead effectively in a world where humans and AI agents need to work seamlessly together •The profound impact of agentic AI on society , employment, education, and our personal lives AI agents create what the authors call " compounding intelligence advantages "—the more they're used, the smarter they become, creating an accelerating gap between early adopters and laggards. Hence, those who understand and leverage AI agents today will define the next business era. The question isn't whether AI agents will transform your industry—it's how you will lead that change. Every revolution demands foresight and responsibility. This book challenges you to not just adopt agentic AI, but to shape it with purpose and integrity.

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System Design Interview – An Insider's Guide

System Design Interview – An Insider's Guide by Alex Xu

The system design interview is considered to be the most complex and most difficult technical job interview by many. This book provides a step-by-step framework on how to tackle a system design question. It provides many examples to illustrate the systematic approach with detailed steps that you can follow. What’s inside? - An insider’s take on what interviewers really look for and why. - A 4-step framework for solving any system design interview question. - 15 real system design interview questions with detailed solutions. - 188 diagrams to visually explain how different systems work. Table Of Contents Chapter 1: Scale From Zero To Millions Of Users Chapter 2: Back-of-the-envelope Estimation Chapter 3: A Framework For System Design Interviews Chapter 4: Design A Rate Limiter Chapter 5: Design Consistent Hashing Chapter 6: Design A Key-value Store Chapter 7: Design A Unique Id Generator In Distributed Systems Chapter 8: Design A Url Shortener Chapter 9: Design A Web Crawler Chapter 10: Design A Notification System Chapter 11: Design A News Feed System Chapter 12: Design A Chat System Chapter 13: Design A Search Autocomplete System Chapter 14: Design Youtube Chapter 15: Design Google Drive Chapter 16: The Learning Continues

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Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2023

Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2023 by Paul Kurowski Ph.D., P.Eng.

• Concurrently introduces SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2023 and Finite Element Analysis • Covers a wide variety of Finite Element Analysis problems • Uses hands-on exercises that build on one another throughout the book Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2023 goes beyond the standard software manual. Its unique approach concurrently introduces you to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2023 software and the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented using commonly used parts to illustrate the analysis features of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Each chapter is designed to build on the skills, experiences and understanding gained from the previous chapters. Topics covered • Linear static analysis of parts and assemblies • Contact stress analysis • Frequency (modal) analysis • Buckling analysis • Thermal analysis • Drop test analysis • Nonlinear analysis • Dynamic analysis • Random vibration analysis • h and p adaptive solution methods • Modeling techniques • Implementation of FEA in the design process • Management of FEA projects • FEA terminology Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Static analysis of a plate 3.   Static analysis of an L-bracket 4.   Static and frequency analysis of a pipe support 5.   Static analysis of a link 6.   Frequency analysis of a tuning fork and a plastic part 7.   Thermal analysis of a pipe connector and heater 8.   Thermal analysis of a heat sink 9.   Static analysis of a hanger 10. Thermal stress analysis of a bi-metal loop 11. Buckling analysis of I-beam 12. Static analysis of a bracket using adaptive solution methods 13. Drop test 14. Selected nonlinear problems 15. Mixed meshing problem 16. Analysis of a weldment using beam and truss elements 17. Review of 2D problems 18. Vibration analysis - modal time history and harmonic 19. Analysis of random vibration 20. Topological Optimization 21. Miscellaneous topics – part 1 22. Miscellaneous topics – part 2 23. Implementation of FEA into the design process 24. Glossary of terms 25. Resources available to FEA users 26. List of exercises

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Artificial Intelligence For Dummies

Artificial Intelligence For Dummies by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron & Stephanie Diamond

Dive into the intelligence that powers artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is swiftly moving from a sci-fi future to a modern reality. This edition of Artificial Intelligence For Dummies keeps pace with the lighting-fast expansion of AI tools that are overhauling every corner of reality. This book demystifies how artificial intelligence systems operate, giving you a look at the inner workings of AI and explaining the important role of data in creating intelligence. You'll get a primer on using AI in everyday life, and you'll also get a glimpse into possible AI-driven futures. What's next for humanity in the age of AI? How will your job and your life change as AI continue to evolve? How can you take advantage of AI today to make your live easier? This jargon-free Dummies guide answers all your most pressing questions about the world of artificial intelligence. Learn the basics of AI hardware and software, and how intelligence is created from code Get up to date with the latest AI trends and disruptions across industries Wrap your mind around what the AI revolution means for humanity, and for you Discover tips on using generative AI ethically and effectively Artificial Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal starting point for anyone seeking a deeper technological understanding of how artificial intelligence works and what promise it holds for the future.

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Superintelligence

Superintelligence Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom

The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of the gorillas now depends more on us humans than on the gorillas themselves, so the fate of our species then would come to depend on the actions of the machine superintelligence. But we have one advantage: we get to make the first move. Will it be possible to construct a seed AI or otherwise to engineer initial conditions so as to make an intelligence explosion survivable? How could one achieve a controlled detonation? To get closer to an answer to this question, we must make our way through a fascinating landscape of topics and considerations. Read the book and learn about oracles, genies, singletons; about boxing methods, tripwires, and mind crime; about humanity's cosmic endowment and differential technological development; indirect normativity, instrumental convergence, whole brain emulation and technology couplings; Malthusian economics and dystopian evolution; artificial intelligence, and biological cognitive enhancement, and collective intelligence. This profoundly ambitious and original book picks its way carefully through a vast tract of forbiddingly difficult intellectual terrain. Yet the writing is so lucid that it somehow makes it all seem easy. After an utterly engrossing journey that takes us to the frontiers of thinking about the human condition and the future of intelligent life, we find in Nick Bostrom's work nothing less than a reconceptualization of the essential task of our time.

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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 3rd Edition

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 3rd Edition by Al Sweigart

The bestselling introduction to Python programming, revised to include the latest Python features, improved explanations, and new chapters about databases and sound files. If you’ve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do this work for you? In this fully revised third edition of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python , you’ll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand—no prior programming experience required. Early chapters will teach you the fundamentals of Python through clear explanations and engaging examples. You’ll write your first Python program; work with strings, lists, dictionaries, and other data structures; then use regular expressions to find and manipulate text patterns.  Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll tackle projects that teach you to use Python to automate tasks like: Searching the web, downloading content, and filling out formsFinding, extracting, and manipulating text and data in files and spreadsheetsCopying, moving, renaming, or compressing saved files on your computerSplitting, merging, and extracting text from PDFs and Word documentsInteracting with applications through custom mouse and keyboard macrosManaging your inbox, unsubscribing from lists, and sending email or text notifications New to this edition: All code and examples have been thoroughly updated. You’ll also find four new chapters on database integration, speech recognition, and audio and video editing, as well as 16 new programming projects and expanded coverage of developer techniques like creating command line programs. Don’t spend your time on work a well-trained monkey could do. Even if you’ve never written a line of code, you can pass off that grunt work to your computer. Learn how in Automate the Boring Stuff with Python .

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Genius Makers

Genius Makers The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World by Cade Metz

"This colorful page-turner puts artificial intelligence into a human perspective. Through the lives of Geoff Hinton and other major players, Metz explains this transformative technology and makes the quest thrilling." —Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker Recipient of starred reviews in both Kirkus and Library Journal THE UNTOLD TECH STORY OF OUR TIME   What does it mean to be smart? To be human? What do we really want from life and the intelligence we have, or might create?   With deep and exclusive reporting, across hundreds of interviews, New York Times Silicon Valley journalist Cade Metz brings you into the rooms where these questions are being answered. Where an extraordinarily powerful new artificial intelligence has been built into our biggest companies, our social discourse, and our daily lives, with few of us even noticing.    Long dismissed as a technology of the distant future, artificial intelligence was a project consigned to the fringes of the scientific community. Then two researchers changed everything. One was a sixty-four-year-old computer science professor who didn’t drive and didn’t fly because he could no longer sit down—but still made his way across North America for the moment that would define a new age of technology. The other was a thirty-six-year-old neuroscientist and chess prodigy who laid claim to being the greatest game player of all time before vowing to build a machine that could do anything the human brain could do.   They took two very different paths to that lofty goal, and they disagreed on how quickly it would arrive. But both were soon drawn into the heart of the tech industry. Their ideas drove a new kind of arms race, spanning Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and OpenAI, a new lab founded by Silicon Valley kingpin Elon Musk. But some believed that China would beat them all to the finish line.   Genius Makers dramatically presents the fierce conflict among national interests, shareholder value, the pursuit of scientific knowledge, and the very human concerns about privacy, security, bias, and prejudice. Like a great Victorian novel, this world of eccentric, brilliant, often unimaginably yet suddenly wealthy characters draws you into the most profound moral questions we can ask. And like a great mystery, it presents the story and facts that lead to a core, vital question:   How far will we let it go?

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Superagency

Superagency What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future by Reid Hoffman & Greg Beato

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. "An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li "An important read." —Bill Gates "Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…Read this book!” —Van Jones "Refreshingly optimistic and welcome perspective." — Ariana Huffington "A fascinating and insightful book." —Yuval Noah Harari As taught at UPenn's Wharton and Stanford. Superagency offers a roadmap for using AI inclusively and adaptively to improve our lives and create positive change. While acknowledging challenges like disinformation and potential job changes, the book focuses on AI’s immense potential to increase individual agency and create better outcomes for society as a whole. Imagine AI tutors personalizing education for each child, researchers rapidly discovering cures for diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer, and AI advisors empowering people to navigate complex systems and achieve their goals. Hoffman and co-author, tech and culture writer Greg Beato envision a world where these possibilities, and many more, become a reality. Superagency challenges conventional fears, inviting us to view the future through a lens of opportunity, rather than fear. It’s a call to action – to embrace AI with excitement and actively shape a world where human ingenuity and the power of AI combine to create something extraordinary. Entrepreneur Reid Hoffman is a co-founder of LinkedIn, Inflection AI, and Manas AI. He is also host of the podcasts Possible and Masters of Scale .

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Active Directory For Dummies

Active Directory For Dummies by Steve Clines & Marcia Loughry

Your guide to learning Active Directory the quick and easy way Whether you're new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills, Active Directory for Dummies will steer you in the right direction. Since its original release, Microsoft's implementation of the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) for the Windows Server line of networking software has become one of the most popular directory service products in the world. If you're involved with the design and support of Microsoft directory services and/or solutions, you're in the right place. This comprehensive guide starts by showing you the basics of AD, so you can utilize its structures to simplify your life and secure your digital environment. From there, you'll discover how to exert fine-grained control over groups, assets, security, permissions, and policies on a Windows network and efficiently configure, manage, and update the network. With coverage of security improvements, significant user interface changes, and updates to the AD scripting engine, password policies, accidental object deletion protection, and more, this plain-English book has everything you need to know. You'll learn how to: Navigate the functions and structures of AD Understand business and technical requirements to determine goals Become familiar with physical components like site links, network services, and site topology Manage and monitor new features, AD replication, and schema management Maintain AD databases Avoid common AD mistakes that can undermine network security With chapters on the ten most important points about AD design, ten online resources, and ten troubleshooting tips, this user-friendly book really is your one-stop guide to setting up, working with, and making the most of Active Directory. Get your copy of Active Directory For Dummies and get to work.

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JavaScript

JavaScript Beginner's Guide to Programming Code with JavaScript by Charlie Masterson

Learn JavaScript programming today and begin your path towards JavaScript programming mastery! In this Definitive JavaScript Guide, you're about to discover how to... Program code in JavaScript through learning the core essentials that every JavaScript programmer must know.  JavaScript is on the internet everywhere we look. Thanks to JavaScript, many of the sites that you enjoy are able to run the way that they are supposed to.  And when you understand how JavaScript works, you are going to have the advantage of knowing how websites function effectively. Here is a Preview of What You'll Learn... - Essentials of JavaScript programming. Quickly pick up the code examples found on the book and start learning the concepts as you code - Major aspects of JavaScript programming -  including concepts that are found on other computer languages - Various mechanics of JavaScript programming: variables, conditional statements, etc. and why learning these core principles are important to JavaScript programming success - How JavaScript and HTML are able to effectively work together to create better web pages ... And much, much more! Added Benefits of owning this book: - Get a better understanding of the JavaScript programming language - Learn the basic building blocks of JavaScript programming in order to gain the confidence to tackle more complex topics - Gain the most important concepts in your path towards JavaScript programming mastery  Learning JavaScript can help you in many ways both professionally and personally. By implementing the lessons in this book, not only would you learn one of today's most popular computer languages, but it will serve as your guide in accomplishing your JavaScript goals – whether as a fun hobby or as a starting point into a successful and long term Web Development career. Take action today to reach your JavaScript programming goals. Scroll to the top of the page and select the "Buy now" button.

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Unity from Zero to Proficiency (Beginner)

Unity from Zero to Proficiency (Beginner) by Patrick Felicia

Newly Edited and Updated Version (Third Edition) for Unity 2019 Get started with C# programming and Unity without the headaches Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn C# with Unity the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn Unity fast without wasting so much time. It includes nine chapters that painlessly teach you the necessary skills to master C# with Unity and to create both 2D and 3D interactive games. What you will learn After completing this book, you will be able to: Code in C#.Understand and apply C# concepts.Create a 3D adventure game with the main character, a timer, and a mini-map.Display and update a user interface with text and images.Create and use C# variables and methods for your game.Include intelligent NPCs that chase the player.Create a 2D word-guessing games and an infinite runner.Load new scenes from the code, based on events in your games. Content and structure of this book The content of each chapter is as follows: Chapter 1 introduces some core programming and C# principles.Chapter 2 helps you to code your first script in C#.Chapter 3 gets you to improve your scripting skills, enhance your game and add more interaction with a scoring system, collisions detection, and access to new levels.Chapter 4 shows you how to create and update the user interface of your game with text and images.In Chapter 5 you will add a splash-screen, a simple inventory system, and sound effects, as well as a mini-map.Chapter 6 explains how to add Non-Player Characters (NPCs) that will chase the player.Chapter 7 explains how to create a 2D word-guessing game.Chapter 8 will show you how to create an entertaining 2D infinite runner where the player can control a character that needs to jump over randomly generated obstacles.Chapter 9 provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (e.g., scripting, audio, AI, or user interface). If you want to start coding in C# and create your own game with Unity using a tried-and-tested method: download this book now

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The CompTIA Network+ & Security+ Certification

The CompTIA Network+ & Security+ Certification 2 in 1 Book- Simplified Study Guide Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008) The Complete Exam Prep with Practice Tests and Insider Tips & Tricks Achieve a 98% Pass Rate on Your First Attempt! by Comptia Ace5

Unlock Your IT Potential: The Definitive CompTIA Certification Study Guide & Test Prep, Master Your IT Journey: The Ultimate 2-in-1 Network+ and Security+ CompTIA Certification Guide In a digital age that demands expertise in both networking and security, why settle for a guide that offers only half the equation? Backed by two decades of copywriting for the IT sector, I present a resource that understands the modern IT professional's needs. This dual guide is meticulously constructed to navigate both the realms of the Network+ and Security+ CompTIA certifications, ensuring you're armed with knowledge that's both broad and deep. Double the Expertise in a Single Guide: Dual Depth: Dive deep into both networking and security realms, ensuring a holistic IT skillset ready for today's challenges.Efficient Learning: Seamlessly interwoven topics provide you with a logical progression through both certifications, eliminating the disjointedness of studying from separate resources.Battle-Tested Strategies: Equip yourself with proven test-taking techniques, curated practice exams, and insights that illuminate both the Network+ and Security+ paths.Crystal Clear Comprehension: Demystify intricate networking and security topics with lucid explanations, ensuring robust understanding over mere memorization. Embrace the dual power of networking and security. With the combined prowess of Network+ and Security+ under your belt, not only will you be ready to ace those exams, but you'll also possess the practical knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic world of IT. Your path to becoming a double-certified IT maestro starts here. Welcome to comprehensive, top-tier CompTIA preparation. Scroll Up Now and Click the Buy Button to Get Started.

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CISM Certified Information Security Manager All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition

CISM Certified Information Security Manager All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition by Peter H. Gregory

Provides 100% coverage of every objective on the 2022 CISM exam This integrated self-study guide enables you to take the 2022 version of the challenging CISM exam with complete confidence. Written by an expert in the field, the book offers exam-focused coverage of information security governance, information risk management, information security program development and management, and information security incident management. CISM Certified Information Security Manager All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition features learning objectives, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. All questions closely match those on the live test in tone, format, and content. Special design elements throughout provide real-world insight and call out potentially harmful situations. Beyond fully preparing you for the exam, the book also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference. Features complete coverage of all 2022 CISM exam domains Online content includes 300 practice questions in the customizable TotalTester™ exam engine Written by a cybersecurity expert, author, and lecturer

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Functional Design

Functional Design Principles, Patterns, and Practices by Robert Martin

A Practical Guide to Better, Cleaner Code with Functional Programming In Functional Design, renowned software engineer Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") explains how and why to use functional programming to build better systems for real customers. Martin compares conventional object-oriented coding structures in Java to those enabled by functional languages, identifies the best roles for each, and shows how to build better systems by judiciously using them in context. Martin's approach is pragmatic, minimizing theory in favor of "in the-trenches" problem-solving. Through accessible examples, working developers will discover how the easy-to-learn, semantically rich Clojure language can help them improve code cleanliness, design, discipline, and outcomes. Martin examines well-known SOLID principles and Gang of Four Design Patterns from a functional perspective, revealing why patterns remain extremely valuable to functional programmers, and how to use them to achieve superior results. Understand functional basics: immutability, persistent data, recursion, iteration, laziness, and statefulness Contrast functional and object approaches through expertly crafted case studies Explore functional design techniques for data flow Use classic SOLID principles to write better Clojure code Master pragmatic approaches to functional testing, GUIs, and concurrency Make the most of design patterns in functional environments Walk through building an enterprise-class Clojure application "Functional Design exudes 'classic-on-arrival'. Bob pulls back the curtain to reveal how functional programming elements make software design simple yet pragmatic. He does so without alienating experienced object-oriented programmers coming from languages like C#, C++, or Java." --Janet A. Carr, Independent Clojure Consultant Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Building Event-Driven Microservices

Building Event-Driven Microservices Leveraging Organizational Data at Scale by Adam Bellemare

Event-driven microservices offer an optimal approach to harnessing event streams, reacting and responding to changes as they occur across your company. With this fully revised and updated guide, you’ll learn how to apply the principles of event-driven architecture to create event streams and build powerful microservice applications. Author Adam Bellemare takes you through the process of creating event-driven microservice architectures, from first principles all the way to advanced applications. Covering events, event streams, and microservices, this book will give you powerful and reusable patterns for sharing and using important data all across your organization. The theory and principles of event-driven architectures How to design and build event-driven microservice architectures to deliver exceptional business value Event and event-stream design patterns, including schemas and evolution through time Microservice application patterns, both as singular services and as a collection of multiple services Tooling and techniques to get your event-driven microservice ecosystem off the ground and set yourself up for success Integrating event-driven applications into your existing architecture

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OneNote Made Simple

OneNote Made Simple The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide to Digital Note-Taking, Organization, and Productivity with Microsoft OneNote by Camden Ashgrove

Are you drowning in sticky notes, scattered notebooks, and forgotten reminders — desperately wishing there was one single place to keep everything organized? There is. It's called Microsoft OneNote, and it's completely free. OneNote is one of the most powerful digital note-taking apps in the world — used by hundreds of millions of students, professionals, creatives, and everyday people to capture, organize, and find virtually any type of information. But most people never get past the blank screen. They open the app, feel overwhelmed, and close it again. That's where this book comes in. OneNote Made Simple is the definitive beginner's guide — a clear, friendly, step-by-step handbook that takes you from "I've never used OneNote" to "I can't imagine life without it." No jargon. No assumptions. No tech expertise required. If you can check email and browse the web, you can master OneNote with this book. Here's what you'll learn inside: ✅ How to download, install, and set up OneNote on any device — Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, Android, or web browser ✅ OneNote's powerful organizational system — notebooks, sections, pages, and subpages — explained with real-world examples and visual diagrams ✅ How to take rich, multimedia notes — text, images, audio recordings, handwriting, file attachments, tables, checklists, web clippings, and more ✅ How to use the Apple Pencil and other styluses for handwriting, drawing, sketching, and annotating documents directly in OneNote ✅ How to find any note in seconds using OneNote's powerful search — including text inside images and handwritten notes ✅ How to share notebooks and collaborate in real time with classmates, coworkers, family members, and teams ✅ How to sync your notes across every device so your information is always with you, always backed up, and always up to date ✅ How to integrate OneNote with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Microsoft To Do, the Web Clipper, Siri, and dozens of other tools ✅ Keyboard shortcuts, hidden features, templates, and power-user tips that most OneNote users never discover ✅ Complete, ready-to-use notebook setups and templates for students, professionals, personal life management, and creative projects ✅ Troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and a comprehensive keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet Every chapter includes hands-on exercises that guide you through building real notebooks and developing real skills — not just reading about features, but actually using them. This book is perfect for you if you're: 📚 A student looking for a better way to take lecture notes, organize research, and study for exams 💼 A professional who wants to streamline meeting notes, project planning, and workplace organization 🏠 A parent or homemaker who needs to organize recipes, household tasks, budgets, and family plans ✍️ A creative looking for a digital canvas for brainstorming, mood boards, and writing projects 🔄 Someone switching from Apple Notes, Evernote, or Notion who wants to understand how OneNote works 👤 Anyone who simply wants a reliable, searchable, always-available place to keep all of their notes, ideas, and information Whether you're 18 or 80, tech-savvy or tech-shy, this book will transform how you capture, organize, and use information — permanently. Stop losing sticky notes. Stop forgetting great ideas. Stop searching through piles of paper for that one piece of information you know you wrote down somewhere. Your digital notebook is waiting. Open this book, follow the steps, and start building your second brain today.

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FreeBSD System Administration and Configuration

FreeBSD System Administration and Configuration Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers by Richard Johnson

"FreeBSD System Administration and Configuration" "FreeBSD System Administration and Configuration" is an authoritative and comprehensive guide designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking to master the intricacies of deploying, managing, and securing FreeBSD systems. Beginning with a deep dive into the FreeBSD architecture—including kernel modularity, system calls, device management, and system initialization—the book lays a robust technical foundation. Readers are guided through essential lifecycle operations such as installation, advanced partitioning with UFS and ZFS, upgrades, configuration management, and disaster recovery, ensuring systems remain resilient and up-to-date. Expanding well beyond the basics, the book covers advanced topics such as user and privilege management, authentication frameworks, and security auditing, empowering administrators to implement stringent access controls, SSH hardening, resource policies, and session monitoring. Network professionals will appreciate in-depth chapters on complex networking scenarios: interface configuration, routing with open-source daemons, firewall implementation using PF and IPFW, VPN deployment, and traffic troubleshooting. Storage experts are well-served by detailed coverage of ZFS administration, UFS optimization, RAID solutions, network storage protocols, and enterprise-grade backup strategies. Security and reliability are woven throughout, with dedicated coverage of system hardening, mandatory access controls, jails for isolation, vulnerability management, and automation of firewall policies. The book also excels in guiding readers through FreeBSD’s software ecosystem—from leveraging the Ports Collection and binary packages to automating builds with Poudriere and Synth. Rounding out its offering, "FreeBSD System Administration and Configuration" explores virtualization with jails and bhyve, resource management, proactive monitoring, automation with tools like Ansible and Puppet, and robust troubleshooting methodologies, making it an indispensable reference for any serious FreeBSD administrator or architect.

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AI Engineering

AI Engineering Building Applications with Foundation Models by Chip Huyen

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build applications. In this book, author Chip Huyen discusses AI engineering: the process of building applications with readily available foundation models. The book starts with an overview of AI engineering, explaining how it differs from traditional ML engineering and discussing the new AI stack. The more AI is used, the more opportunities there are for catastrophic failures, and therefore, the more important evaluation becomes. This book discusses different approaches to evaluating open-ended models, including the rapidly growing AI-as-a-judge approach. AI application developers will discover how to navigate the AI landscape, including models, datasets, evaluation benchmarks, and the seemingly infinite number of use cases and application patterns. You'll learn a framework for developing an AI application, starting with simple techniques and progressing toward more sophisticated methods, and discover how to efficiently deploy these applications. Understand what AI engineering is and how it differs from traditional machine learning engineeringLearn the process for developing an AI application, the challenges at each step, and approaches to address themExplore various model adaptation techniques, including prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, agents, and dataset engineering, and understand how and why they workExamine the bottlenecks for latency and cost when serving foundation models and learn how to overcome themChoose the right model, dataset, evaluation benchmarks, and metrics for your needs Chip Huyen works to accelerate data analytics on GPUs at Voltron Data. Previously, she was with Snorkel AI and NVIDIA, founded an AI infrastructure startup, and taught Machine Learning Systems Design at Stanford. She's the author of the book Designing Machine Learning Systems, an Amazon bestseller in AI. AI Engineering builds upon and is complementary to Designing Machine Learning Systems (O'Reilly).

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Enshittification

Enshittification Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It by Cory Doctorow

Enshittification: It’s not just you—the internet sucks now. It’s been enshittified . That was no accident, and it’s not gonna fix itself. Here’s how we’ll disenshittify it so we can have a new, good internet. We are all living through the Enshittocene—the Great Enshittening—a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are being turned into giant piles of shit. It’s frustrating. Demoralizing. Even terrifying. The once-glorious internet has degenerated into “platforms” that rose to dominance because they delivered convenient and delightful services efficiently and reliably. But once we were locked in to those services, the tech bosses turned on us, relying on our dependency to keep us using the services even as they got worse and worse. The platform bosses did the same to the companies that had flocked to their services to sell stuff to us. Once we were all locked in—businesses and users—the tech companies stripped out all utility, save the bare minimum needed to stave off total collapse. In Enshittification , Cory Doctorow shows us where it comes from: not the iron laws of economics, or the great forces of history, but specific policy choices made by powerful people who ignored every warning about the consequences of those choices. These are choices that can be undone. Enshittification is a Big Tech disassembly manual, a road map for the seizure of the means of computation. It is a diagnosis, and it is a cure. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Street Cryptography

Street Cryptography by Christopher Forrest

So, you have a conspiracy going and need to pass messages along without worrying that someone will intercept them. Congratulations, you've stumbled across the right book. Whether your personal solution is a Vigenere, a Vic, or a One Time Pad, you'll find an easy guide on creating your own encryption scheme right here. No need for a computer, except for the device you're reading this on. This can all be done in your favorite notebook, with a PENCIL!

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iPadOS 26 User Guide

iPadOS 26 User Guide Step-by-Step Tips, Smart Tricks, and Hidden Features to Unlock the Full Power of iPadOS 26 by Micah K. Rowan

Master Your iPad Like a Pro—Even If You’re Just Getting Started The iPad is one of the most powerful, versatile tools in today’s digital world—but only if you know how to unlock its full potential. With iPadOS 26, Apple has introduced smarter tools, hidden features, and performance upgrades that can transform the way you work, learn, and connect. Yet, for many users, the sheer number of options can feel overwhelming. That’s where this guide comes in. Written in clear, straightforward language, iPadOS 26 User Guide walks you through step-by-step tips, clever tricks, and the newest updates—so you can stop guessing and start getting results. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to sharpen your skills, this book will help you set up, customize, and master your iPad with confidence. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Set up your iPadOS 26 securely and efficiently from the very first tap Personalize your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and widgets for productivity and style Use new multitasking features to get more done in less time Capture, edit, and organize photos like a pro with upgraded camera and gallery tools Explore Safari’s hidden settings, private browsing, and reading upgrades Stay safe with Apple’s newest privacy and security features Troubleshoot common problems without the stress of long support calls This isn’t just a manual—it’s your everyday companion for making the most of your iPad. Whether you’re using it for work, study, creativity, or entertainment, you’ll gain the skills to use your device with ease and confidence. Don’t let your iPad’s best features stay hidden. Unlock the power of iPadOS 26 today and take control of your digital experience. 👉 Get your copy now and transform your iPad into the powerful tool it was meant to be.

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SwiftUI for Masterminds 6th Edition 2026

SwiftUI for Masterminds 6th Edition 2026 How to take advantage of SwiftUI and iOS 26 to create insanely great apps for iPhones, iPads and Macs by J.D. Gauchat

SwiftUI for Masterminds is a comprehensive course designed to take you from the fundamentals of SwiftUI to the development of professional applications for Apple platforms. Whether you are a complete beginner starting your journey in app development or an experienced Android developer looking to expand into the Apple ecosystem, this book provides a structured, practical path to mastering SwiftUI. You will not just learn syntax or isolated examples. You will build real applications while understanding the architecture, data flow, state management, navigation, persistence, networking, multimedia integration, system services, and advanced interface design that modern apps require. Every chapter is carefully organized to guide you step by step, with clear explanations, hands-on projects, and progressively more advanced concepts. By the end of the book, you will be able to design, build, and deploy fully functional apps for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Inside the book, you will learn: - How SwiftUI works - How to design adaptive interfaces for multiple Apple devices - How to manage data using modern tools like SwiftData - How to share data between devices - How to integrate with new and old system frameworks - How to publish your applications to the App Store If you are serious about building powerful apps and entering the Apple development market with confidence, SwiftUI for Masterminds will give you the knowledge and practical experience you need. This book covers the following topics: Chapter 1 App Development Requirements Xcode Projects Xcode Interface Chapter 2 SwiftUI Framework SwiftUI Files SwiftUI Views Modifiers Images SF Symbols Layout Environment Chapter 3 Declarative User Interface States Control Views Data Model Chapter 4 Lists of Views Edit Mode Swipe Actions Tables Pickers Forms Custom Containers Chapter 5 Navigation Search Zoom Transition Modal Views Tip Views Tab Views Universal Interface Chapter 6 Data Storage App Storage SwiftData Archiving Files Bundle Documents Chapter 7 Multiplatform Applications Conditional Code Menu Scenes Adaptivity Geometry Reader Preferences Alignment Guides Custom Layout Chapter 8 Graphics & Animations Paths Custom Shapes Transformations Concentric Shapes Canvas Charts 3D Charts Animations Transitions Liquid Glass Chapter 9 Gesture Recognizers Tap Gesture Long Press Gesture Magnification Gesture Rotation Gesture Drag and Drop Gesture Clipboard Chapter 10 MapKit Map View Map Reader Geocoding User Location Chapter 11 Links WebKit Framework Web Content Chapter 12 System Notifications User Notifications Key/Value Observing App States App Delegates Chapter 13 Framework Integration Integration with UIKit Chapter 14 Photos Picker Camera Share Link Video Player Color Picker Chapter 15 iCloud Services Key-Value Storage iCloud Documents CloudKit Chapter 16 Internationalization String Catalogs Chapter 17 App Store Apple Developer Program Certificates, Provisioning Profiles, and Identifiers Icon Composer Launch Screen App Store Connect Submitting the Application Xcode 26, iOS 26, macOS 26, Swift 6.2

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The AI Paradox

The AI Paradox How to Make Sense of a Complex Future by Virginia Dignum

A user’s guide to navigating the intricate, often contradictory relationship between artificial intelligence and human intelligence Artificial intelligence will shape our future in unforeseen ways, and it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that it could someday dictate the terms of our very existence. But the fact is, the more that AI can do, the more it underscores the irreplaceable qualities of human creativity, empathy, and moral reasoning. This is one of the eight paradoxes of AI that Virginia Dignum explores in this revelatory book. Drawing on her decades of experience in AI research and governance, Dignum cuts through the hype and sensationalism that often surround AI and reveals why the most profound questions it raises are not about technology but ourselves. The AI Paradox is a guide to seeing complexity with clarity, questioning the seemingly inevitable, and using AI in ways that prioritize our collective values. Each paradox explored in this book illuminates a particular dimension of these emerging technologies while prompting us to reevaluate our most common preconceptions about them. Can they truly replicate human decision making or do they simply magnify our blind spots and biases? Is AI the ultimate problem-solving tool or does it introduce more problems? Is justice for all achievable when it comes to AI? Who does AI serve, big tech or the common good? How do we even define AI? With thought-provoking examples and paradoxical insights, this powerful little book challenges us to reimagine the role of these technologies in our lives, advocating for a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive approach that keeps humanity at the core of AI innovation.

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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102)

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102) by Mike Meyers, Travis A. Everett & Andrew Hutz

This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for new 2022 exam objectives This fully revised and updated resource offers complete coverage of the latest release of CompTIA A+ exams 220-1101 & 220-1102. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA A+ exams with ease, this definitive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job IT reference. Covers all exam topics, including how to: Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, and other personal computer components Install, configure, and maintain hard drives Manage input devices and removable media Set up, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft Windows Troubleshoot and fix computer problems Install printers and other peripherals Configure and secure mobile devices Connect to the Internet Set up wired and wireless networks Protect your personal computer and your network Implement virtualization and cloud-based technologies Online content includes: Practice exams for 1101 & 1102 with hundreds of questions One hour of video training from Mike Meyers TotalSim simulations of performance-based questions A collection of Mike Meyers’ favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities

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Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch)

Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch) by Sebastian Raschka

How to implement LLM attention mechanisms and GPT-style transformers. In Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step through creating your own LLM. Each stage is explained with clear text, diagrams, and examples. You’ll go from the initial design and creation, to pretraining on a general corpus, and on to fine-tuning for specific tasks. Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) teaches you how to: • Plan and code all the parts of an LLM • Prepare a dataset suitable for LLM training • Fine-tune LLMs for text classification and with your own data • Use human feedback to ensure your LLM follows instructions • Load pretrained weights into an LLM Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) takes you inside the AI black box to tinker with the internal systems that power generative AI. As you work through each key stage of LLM creation, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of how LLMs work, their limitations, and their customization methods. Your LLM can be developed on an ordinary laptop, and used as your own personal assistant. About the technology Physicist Richard P. Feynman reportedly said, “I don’t understand anything I can’t build.” Based on this same powerful principle, bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step as you build a GPT-style LLM that you can run on your laptop. This is an engaging book that covers each stage of the process, from planning and coding to training and fine-tuning. About the book Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch) is a practical and eminently-satisfying hands-on journey into the foundations of generative AI. Without relying on any existing LLM libraries, you’ll code a base model, evolve it into a text classifier, and ultimately create a chatbot that can follow your conversational instructions. And you’ll really understand it because you built it yourself! What's inside • Plan and code an LLM comparable to GPT-2 • Load pretrained weights • Construct a complete training pipeline • Fine-tune your LLM for text classification • Develop LLMs that follow human instructions About the reader Readers need intermediate Python skills and some knowledge of machine learning. The LLM you create will run on any modern laptop and can optionally utilize GPUs. About the author Sebastian Raschka , PhD, is an LLM Research Engineer with over a decade of experience in artificial intelligence. His work spans industry and academia, including implementing LLM solutions as a senior engineer at Lightning AI and teaching as a statistics professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Sebastian collaborates with Fortune 500 companies on AI solutions and serves on the Open Source Board at University of Wisconsin–Madison. He specializes in LLMs and the development of high-performance AI systems, with a deep focus on practical, code-driven implementations. He is the author of the bestselling books Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn , and Machine Learning Q and AI . The technical editor on this book was David Caswell . Table of Contents 1 Understanding large language models 2 Working with text data 3 Coding attention mechanisms 4 Implementing a GPT model from scratch to generate text 5 Pretraining on unlabeled data 6 Fine-tuning for classification 7 Fine-tuning to follow instructions A Introduction to PyTorch B References and further reading C Exercise solutions D Adding bells and whistles to the training loop E Parameter-efficient fine-tuning with LoRA

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Tutor for iCloud for the Mac

Tutor for iCloud for the Mac Easy-to-Follow Video Tutorial by nt

In this tutorial we look at iCloud on the Mac. We start out by discussing what is iCloud and then we go to setting up iCloud on your Mac. From there we look at the various services iCloud has to offer in detail including sharing photos, sharing files, sharing notes, sharing calendars, and more. We also look at how we enable Family Sharing and Find my Mac. We start wrapping it up with managing your iCloud storage and then we take a quick look at iCloud.com. With iCloud.com we can access all of our iCloud data from any browser. If you want to learn more about iCloud on your Mac, we can help with Tutor for iCloud for the Mac.

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Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Designing Data-Intensive Applications The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems by Martin Kleppmann & Chris Riccomini

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What are the right choices for your application? How do you make sense of all these buzzwords? In this second edition, authors Martin Kleppmann and Chris Riccomini build on the foundation laid in the acclaimed first edition, integrating new technologies and emerging trends. You'll be guided through the maze of decisions and trade-offs involved in building a modern data system, learn how to choose the right tools for your needs, and understand the fundamentals of distributed systems. Peer under the hood of the systems you already use, and learn to use them more effectively Make informed decisions by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different tools Learn how major cloud services are designed for scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency Understand the core principles upon which modern databases are built

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Debugging

Debugging The 9 Indispensable Rules for Finding Even the Most Elusive Software and Hardware Problems by David J. AGANS

When the pressure is on to resolve an elusive software or hardware glitch, what's needed is a cool head courtesy of a set of rules guaranteed to work on any system, in any circumstance. Written in a frank but engaging style, this book provides simple, foolproof principles guaranteed to help find any bug quickly. Recognized tech expert and author David Agans changes the way you think about debugging, making those pesky problems suddenly much easier to find and fix. Agans identifies nine simple, practical rules that are applicable to any software application or hardware system, which can help detect any bug, no matter how tricky or obscure. Illustrating the rules with real-life bug-detection war stories, Debugging shows you how to: Understand the system: how perceiving the ""roadmap"" can hasten your journeyQuit thinking and look: when hands-on investigation can't be avoidedIsolate critical factors: why changing one element at a time can be an essential toolKeep an audit trail: how keeping a record of the debugging process can win the day Whether the system or program you're working on has been designed wrong, built wrong, or used wrong, Debugging helps you think correctly about bugs, so the problems virtually reveal themselves.

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Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition

Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming by Eric Matthes

Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date! Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time. You’ll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with exercises for each topic. You’ll also learn how to make your programs interactive and test your code safely before adding it to a project. You’ll put your new knowledge into practice by creating a Space Invaders–inspired arcade game, building a set of data visualizations with Python’s handy libraries, and deploying a simple application online. As you work through the book, you’ll learn how to: Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including pytest, Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, and DjangoMake increasingly complex 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicksGenerate interactive data visualizations using a variety of datasetsBuild apps that allow users to create accounts and manage their own data, and deploy your apps online Troubleshoot coding errors and solve common programming problems New to this edition : This third edition is completely revised to reflect the latest in Python code. New and updated coverage includes VS Code for text editing, the pathlib module for file handling, pytest for testing your code, as well as the latest features of Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django. If you’ve been thinking about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will provide you with the skills to write real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code! Covers Python 3.x

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If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All by Eliezer Yudkowsky & Nate Soares

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | The New Yorker 's Best Books of 2025 | The Guardian 's Best Books of 2025 | A 2025 Booklist  Editors' Choice Pick The scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction—but it’s not too late to change course, as two of the field’s earliest researchers explain in this clarion call for humanity. "May prove to be the most important book of our time.”—Tim Urban, Wait But Why In 2023, hundreds of AI luminaries signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious risk of human extinction. Since then, the AI race has only intensified. Companies and countries are rushing to build machines that will be smarter than any person. And the world is devastatingly unprepared for what would come next.   For decades, two signatories of that letter—Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares—have studied how smarter-than-human intelligences will think, behave, and pursue their objectives. Their research says that sufficiently smart AIs will develop goals of their own that put them in conflict with us—and that if it comes to conflict, an artificial superintelligence would crush us. The contest wouldn’t even be close.   How could a machine superintelligence wipe out our entire species? Why would it want to? Would it want anything at all? In this urgent book, Yudkowsky and Soares walk through the theory and the evidence, present one possible extinction scenario, and explain what it would take for humanity to survive.    The world is racing to build something truly new under the sun. And if anyone builds it, everyone dies. “The best no-nonsense, simple explanation of the AI risk problem I've ever read.”—Yishan Wong, Former CEO of Reddit

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The Book of Why

The Book of Why The New Science of Cause and Effect by Judea Pearl & Dana Mackenzie

The "extraordinary" (Science Friday), "illuminating" ( New York Times ) argument for how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence "Correlation is not causation." This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, instigated by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and established causality -- the study of cause and effect -- on a firm scientific basis. His work explains how we can know easy things, like whether it was rain or a sprinkler that made a sidewalk wet; and how to answer hard questions, like whether a drug cured an illness. Pearl's work enables us to know not just whether one thing causes another: it lets us explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been. It shows us the essence of human thought and key to artificial intelligence. Anyone who wants to understand either needs The Book of Why .

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The Visual Story

The Visual Story Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV, and Digital Media by Bruce Block

This updated edition of a best-selling classic shows you how to structure your visuals as carefully as a writer structures a story or composers structure their music. The Visual Story teaches you how to design and control the structure of your production using the basic visual components of space, line, shape, tone, color, movement, and rhythm. You can use these components to effectively convey moods and emotions, create a visual style, and utilize the important relationship between the visual and the story structures. Using over 700 color illustrations, author Bruce Block explains how understanding the connection between story and visual structures will guide you in the selection of camera angles, lenses, actor staging, composition, set design and locations, lighting, storyboard planning, camera coverage, and editing. The Visual Story is an ideal blend of theory and practice. The concepts and examples in this new edition will benefit students learning cinematic production, as well as professional writers, directors, cinematographers, art directors, animators, game designers, and anyone working in visual media who wants a better understanding of visual structure.

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ChatGPT For Dummies

ChatGPT For Dummies by Pam Baker

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPT Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of AI, you'll get all the basic know-how needed to add ChatGPT to your professional toolbox. And if you've been doing the genAI thing for a while already, this book will sharpen your skills as you apply AI to real-world projects in an ethical manner. You'll get insight on the best practice for using ChatGPT to make your life and work easier and how to write prompts that result in high-quality output. Understand what generative AI is and how ChatGPT produces human-like responses Get tips on writing effective prompts and using ChatGPT to generate sound and images Apply ChatGPT to your daily work or personal life Discover the best way to fact-check AI-generated content to avoid errors and hallucinations Anyone using ChatGPT to enhance their work—whether for professional or personal use—will get better results with ChatGPT For Dummies.

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CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008)

CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008) by Mike Meyers & Scott Jernigan

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam Get complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition covers exam N10-008 in full detail. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, scenarios, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this authoritative guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: Network architectures Cabling and topology Ethernet basics Network installation TCP/IP applications and network protocols Routing Network naming Advanced networking devices IPv6 Remote connectivity Wireless networking Virtualization and cloud computing Mobile networking Network operations Managing risk Network security Network monitoring and troubleshooting Online content includes:100+ practice exam questions in a customizable test engine 20+ lab simulations to help you prepare for the performance-based questions One hour of video training from Mike Meyers Mike Meyers’ favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities

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Cinematic Immersive For Professionals

Cinematic Immersive For Professionals The Creative and Technical Guide to Planning and Filming for the Apple Immersive Video format by Ben Allan ACS CSI & Clara Chong

The first comprehensive guide to the creative and technical grammar of Apple Immersive Video (AIV) - written by the filmmakers pioneering the format: Ben Allan ACS CSI and Clara Chong. This book draws on their three decades of hands-on production experience, and brings together original research, extensive testing with the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive and DaVinci Resolve Studio, and translates these complex principles into practical creative approaches. Apple Immersive Video represents one of the most significant new opportunities in cinematic storytelling since the arrival of sound, color and widescreen. This new medium requires a new creative grammar, adapted production methods and a deep understanding of human perception. From proximity and gaze to Apple Spatial Audio sound design, this book explores how traditional filmmaking principles evolve when the frame disappears an the viewer steps into the story. Apple Immersive does’t replace traditional formats. It is a new storytelling tool, like choosing between Scope or Academy or IMAX, and will suit some stories and styles more than others. With Apple Immersive, the creative limits aren’t so much technical, they’re more biological. This is not a manual written from the outside. It is a field guide written from the frontier of this new format. Cinematic Immersive For Professionals is the essential reference for filmmakers, studios, educators, and creators planning and shooting for Apple Immersive Video at a professional level.

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MacBook Air 2025 (M4) User Guide for Seniors - Micah K. Rowan Cover Art

MacBook Air 2025 (M4) User Guide for Seniors

MacBook Air 2025 (M4) User Guide for Seniors Step by Step Setup, Large Print Lessons, and Everyday Tips Beginners Actually Need by Micah K. Rowan

Feel lost on your new MacBook Air? If menus blur together, settings feel hidden, and every pop-up looks important, you’re exactly who this book was written for. This friendly, large-print guide turns the 2025 MacBook Air with the M4 chip and macOS Sequoia into something calm, clear, and genuinely enjoyable. What makes this guide different? Most manuals talk at you. This one sits beside you. Every chapter starts with a short, human introduction, then walks you through plain-English steps, clear screenshots, and gentle safety notes so you always know why you’re doing something—not just what to click. You’ll set up your Mac, protect your privacy, and fix hiccups without panic. And because it’s designed for seniors and true beginners, you’ll see big text, zero jargon, and real-world examples throughout. You’ll learn how to: Set up the right way — Wi-Fi, Apple ID, Touch ID, backups, and updates without the guesswork. Navigate with confidence — Desktop, Dock, Finder, Mission Control, and tabs that never get lost. Make everything easier to see — Larger text, bigger cursor, Reader View, Night Shift, Zoom, and Dictation. Browse and stay safe — Spot scams, avoid risky downloads, use passwords that actually protect you, and turn on two-factor authentication. Keep your life in sync — iCloud Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Messages, AirDrop, and Continuity with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Master everyday apps — Mail, Safari, Notes, Reminders, FaceTime, and Calendar explained in calm, practical steps. Do more with creativity — Organize and edit Photos, make simple movies in iMovie, record in GarageBand, sketch and plan in Freeform. Use newer power features — Stage Manager, Focus, Siri & Shortcuts, Rapid Security Responses, and Time Machine backups. Fix problems fast — A simple checklist for slow Wi-Fi, missing files, printer issues, and odd pop-ups—plus a personal Fix-It Log template so you never solve the same problem twice. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll never figure this out,” this book is your turning point. You’ll go from cautious to confident—at your pace, with a guide that respects how you learn. Ready to feel at home on your Mac? Order your copy now and start using your MacBook Air with clarity, safety, and ease today.

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iOS 26 User Guide for Seniors

iOS 26 User Guide for Seniors The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to a More Confident iPhone Experience by Clear Start Guides

iOS 26 User Guide for Seniors — The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to a More Confident iPhone Experience The iPhone running iOS 26 isn’t just a phone — it’s Apple’s most intuitive, most intelligent, and most senior-friendly device ever created. With clearer controls, deeper accessibility tools, enhanced Apple Intelligence support, simplified navigation gestures, redesigned Liquid Glass visuals, and smarter safety features, iOS 26 is built to help you stay independent, stay connected, and stay confident every day. Yet most seniors use only a small portion of what their iPhone can actually do. New interfaces. New buttons. New notification layers. Hidden tools that make texting, calling, typing, reading, and staying safe dramatically easier — if you know where to find them. The truth? Even long-time iPhone owners often feel overwhelmed without the right guidance. This guide changes everything. Written by Clear Start Guides — world-trusted for clear, calm, senior-friendly Apple instruction — this book gives you a complete, step-by-step system for mastering your iPhone with comfort and confidence. No confusing jargon. No rushed explanations. Just clear, practical guidance designed specifically for seniors who want to enjoy their iPhone without stress, frustration, or guesswork. Whether you’re learning your iPhone for the first time or upgrading after years, this guide helps you understand your device, use it safely, and make every day easier and more enjoyable. Inside, you’ll discover how to: – Set up your iPhone and iOS 26 with large text, clear icons, easy-touch controls, and distraction-free comfort – Navigate the redesigned Liquid Glass interface with confidence and eliminate “tap anxiety” – Use Apple Intelligence to simplify everyday tasks, get clearer summaries, help with writing, and stay organized – Make calls, send messages, share photos, and stay connected with the people who matter most – Enjoy worry-free video calls with FaceTime and make communication easy for family and friends – Use your camera to capture everyday moments, organize photos, and find memories instantly – Master essential apps like Mail, Safari, Calendar, Reminders, and Notes without confusion – Protect yourself with simple privacy tools, scam warnings, stronger passcodes, and smart security settings – Use Maps, Location, and travel tools to move around safely and confidently – Explore entertainment apps — Music, TV, Books, Podcasts, and the App Store — at your own pace – Understand iCloud, backups, syncing, and how your iPhone works with your iPad or Mac – Keep your iPhone reliable with easy maintenance routines that seniors can perform in seconds – Personalize your iPhone with accessibility features that improve vision, hearing, comfort, and ease of use Every chapter is written for clarity — deep enough to teach you properly, but gentle enough that you never feel overwhelmed. You’ll learn not only what to tap, but why it matters, when to use it, and how it helps you stay connected, safe, and in control. This isn’t a technical manual. It’s the definitive senior-friendly guide to the most capable and easy-to-use version of the iPhone ever released. Don’t just own your iPhone. Learn it, enjoy it, and feel confident every time you use it — with iOS 26 by your side.

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SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition - Beverly Dance, Dory Willer, William H. Truesdell & William D. Kelly Cover Art

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition by Beverly Dance, Dory Willer, William H. Truesdell & William D. Kelly

Take the SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exams with confidence Get complete coverage of every topic included on the Society for Human Resource Management certification exams―the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Written by a team of HR experts, the book provides learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, hands-on exercises, exam tips, and practice exam questions with in-depth answer explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Offers complete coverage of the 2023 SHRM Body of Skills and Knowledge (BASK), including all of the following behavioral competency clusters and HR expertise domains for both exams: Leadership Interpersonal Business People Knowledge Organization Knowledge Workplace Knowledge Online content includes: Two complete practice exams including both competency and knowledge-based questions Customizable knowledge-based quiz—test yourself by exam topic or chapter Drill down on the scenario-based questions with a focused situational judgment item quiz

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iPhone 17 Pro User Guide

iPhone 17 Pro User Guide A Step-by-Step instructions for Beginners, Seniors, and Experts to Navigate Features, Customize Settings, and Maximize Your Device's Potential. by Donald Unger

Unlock the Full Potential of Your iPhone 17 Pro with This Comprehensive User Guide! Are you ready to master your iPhone 17 Pro? Whether you're a beginner, senior, or tech-savvy expert, this step-by-step guide is designed to help you navigate the powerful features of your device with ease. iPhone 17 Pro User Guide will not only teach you how to use your iPhone like a pro but also help you maximize its capabilities for everyday tasks and productivity. Inside, you'll discover everything you need to know about your iPhone—from basic setup and essential settings to advanced features. Want to master Face ID, Siri, and Apple Pay? Or perhaps you're eager to explore iOS 26’s latest tools like Live Text, Focus Modes, and Widgets? This guide covers it all. Unlock Hidden Features: Learn the best-kept secrets of the iPhone 17 Pro, including top shortcuts, game-changing camera tips, and advanced customization options to make your iPhone truly yours. Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Each chapter is designed with beginners in mind, so you won’t get lost in tech jargon. Whether you're setting up your phone for the first time, managing storage, or troubleshooting common problems, you’ll feel confident every step of the way. Stay Safe and Productive: With built-in features like Emergency SOS, Medical ID, and iCloud backup, you’ll learn how to keep your data safe, stay organized, and enhance your productivity. Plus, discover tips on how to make your iPhone more accessible with features designed for seniors, like VoiceOver, magnifier, and larger text. By the end of this book, you’ll be fully equipped to maximize your iPhone 17 Pro’s potential and unlock its true power. Don’t wait—start mastering your iPhone today!

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Fundamentals of Data Engineering

Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis & Matt Housley

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle. Authors Joe Reis and Matt Housley walk you through the data engineering lifecycle and show you how to stitch together a variety of cloud technologies to serve the needs of downstream data consumers. You'll understand how to apply the concepts of data generation, ingestion, orchestration, transformation, storage, and governance that are critical in any data environment regardless of the underlying technology. This book will help you: Get a concise overview of the entire data engineering landscapeAssess data engineering problems using an end-to-end framework of best practicesCut through marketing hype when choosing data technologies, architecture, and processesUse the data engineering lifecycle to design and build a robust architectureIncorporate data governance and security across the data engineering lifecycle

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iPhone 17 Pro User Guide for Seniors

iPhone 17 Pro User Guide for Seniors Step-by-Step Help for Seniors to Master iPhone 17 Pro with Ease by Clear Start Guides

iPhone 17 Pro User Guide for Seniors — Simple Steps. Clear Confidence. Complete Comfort Master Apple’s Most Powerful iPhone — Without the Confusion The iPhone 17 Pro combines cutting-edge design with next-generation Apple Intelligence, an advanced camera system, and the full power of iOS 26. But for many seniors, all those updates, menus, and gestures can feel overwhelming at first. Settings change. Icons shift. Features go unused. It’s easy to get frustrated. That’s where this guide comes in. Written specifically for seniors, this is the friendliest, clearest way to learn your iPhone 17 Pro — step by step, with no tech jargon or stress. Whether you’re completely new to iPhone, upgrading from an older model, or just want to feel more confident, this book walks you through every feature at your own pace. Created by Clear Start Guides — the trusted name helping thousands of Apple users master their devices — this is your personal roadmap to confidence and comfort. You’ll learn how to: – Set up your iPhone 17 Pro quickly and correctly, without confusion – Navigate iOS 26 with simple gestures and easy-to-follow instructions – Make calls, send texts, and manage contacts effortlessly – Stay connected through FaceTime, Mail, and Messages – Capture stunning photos and videos with the Pro camera system – Explore essential apps like Safari, Calendar, Maps, Notes, and Reminders – Discover how Apple Intelligence can simplify your everyday routines – Customize your iPhone to match your needs and preferences – Protect your information with privacy and security settings – Keep your iPhone running smoothly with maintenance and battery tips Each chapter is written in plain, readable language with large text, step-by-step instructions, and helpful visuals — so you always know what to do and why it matters. You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You just need the right guide. With this book, you’ll go from uncertainty to confidence — turning your iPhone 17 Pro into a trusted everyday companion that fits your life perfectly.

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Microsoft Copilot For Dummies

Microsoft Copilot For Dummies by Chris Minnick

Straightforward guidance on the AI tool that's built into Windows, Microsoft 365, and more Microsoft is enhancing all its most widely used productivity software—including Windows and apps like Word and Excel—with the power of AI. And now you can learn to make the most of this revolutionary new tool with Microsoft Copilot For Dummies! You'll discover how to write Copilot-friendly prompts, enhance output with integrated Copilot tools, and how to apply Copilot functions to project management and other specific tasks and disciplines. In the book, you'll find out how to: Use text or your voice to prompt reliable results from Microsoft Copilot Customize Microsoft Copilot to respond to your unique needs and demands Add plug-ins to the Microsoft Copilot service to extend its functionality even more Learn to supercharge your efficiency with Microsoft Copilot For Dummies. This book is perfect for professional and home users of Windows, Microsoft 365, and other Microsoft products and software who want to increase their productivity. Grab a copy today!

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iOS Programming

iOS Programming The Big Nerd Ranch Guide by Christian Keur & Aaron Hillegass

Updated for Xcode 11, Swift 5, and iOS 13,  iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide  leads you through the essential concepts, tools, and techniques for developing iOS applications. After completing this book, you will have the know-how and the confidence you need to tackle iOS projects of your own. Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular iOS training and its well-tested materials and methodology, this bestselling guide teaches iOS concepts and coding in tandem. The result is instruction that is relevant and useful. Throughout the book, the authors explain what's important and share their insights into the larger context of the iOS platform. You get a real understanding of how iOS development works, the many features that are available, and when and where to apply what you've learned.

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Nexus

Nexus Una breve historia de las redes de información desde la Edad de Piedra hasta la IA by Yuval Noah Harari

El esperado nuevo libro de Yuval Noah Harari, uno de los pensadores más innovadores, interesantes y clarividentes de la actualidad, y autor de Sapiens, el fenómeno literario global que ha cautivado a millones de lectores. En Nexus , Harari contempla a la humanidad desde la amplia perspectiva de la historia para analizar cómo las redes de información han hecho y deshecho nuestro mundo. Durante los últimos 100.000 años, los sapiens hemos acumulado un enorme poder. Pero, a pesar de todos los descubrimientos, inventos y conquistas, ahora nos enfrentamos a una crisis existencial: el mundo está al borde del colapso ecológico, abunda la desinformación y nos precipitamos hacia la era de la I.A. Con todo el camino andando, ¿por qué somos una especie autodestructiva? A partir de una fascinante variedad de ejemplos históricos, desde la Edad de Piedra, pasando por la Biblia, la caza de brujas de principios de la Edad Moderna, el estalinismo y el nazismo, hasta el resurgimiento del populismo en nuestros días, Harari nos ofrece un marco revelador para indagar en las complejas relaciones que existen entre información y verdad, burocracia y mitología, y sabiduría y poder. Examina cómo diferentes sociedades y sistemas políticos han utilizado la información para lograr sus objetivos e imponer el orden, para bien y para mal. Y plantea las opciones urgentes a las que nos enfrentamos hoy en día, cuando la inteligencia no humana amenaza nuestra propia existencia. La información no es el principio activo de la verdad; tampoco una simple arma. Nexus explora el esperanzador término medio entre estos extremos. La crítica ha dicho: «Tremendo, estimulante y muy bien razonado. Harari nos ofrece una visión de un futuro cada vez más próximo y que es al mismo tiempo emocionante y escalofriante. Si hay un libro que instaría a todo el mundo a leer, especialmente a nuestros líderes políticos, corporativos y culturales, es Nexus ». Stephen Fry «Harari tiene una capacidad única para unir detalles mínimos de la historia con grandiosas megatendencias. Este libro, profundamente importante, llega en un momento crítico en el que todos reflexionamos sobre lo que implica la inteligencia artificial». Mustafa Suleyman «Harari utiliza múltiples ejemplos de la historia, la filosofía, la ciencia, la psicología y la teoría política para mostrar cómo la información es la corriente que subyace a toda actividad humana. De hecho, el talento de Harari es desenredar patrones complejos para revelar las intricadas estructuras que ocultan, a la vez que ilumina cómo afectan a nuestra vida cotidiana. Una lectura importante y oportuna ya que nuestra supervivencia está a merced de la información». Booklist «El historiador tiene una habilidad endemoniada para exponer argumentos sofisticados sobre cuestiones complejas sin dolor para el lector [...]. Pocos pensadores pueden escribir 600 páginas plagadas de ideas innovadoras y estimulantes que el lector puede absorber como quien da un paseo por el campo. Aunque sea un campo de minas». Javier Sampedro , El País

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions Associate (SAA-C03) Exam by Ben Piper & David Clinton

Master Amazon Web Services solution delivery and efficiently prepare for the AWS Certified SAA-C03 Exam with this all-in-one study guide The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition comprehensively and effectively prepares you for the challenging SAA-C03 Exam. This Study Guide contains efficient and accurate study tools that will help you succeed on the exam. It offers access to the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, containing hundreds of test questions, bonus practice exams, a glossary of key terms, and electronic flashcards. This one year free access is supported by Wiley's support agents who are available 24x7 via email or live chat to assist with access and login questions. In this complete and authoritative exam prep blueprint, Ben Piper and David Clinton show you how to: Design resilient AWS architectures Create high-performing solutions Craft secure applications and architectures Design inexpensive and cost-optimized architectures An essential resource for anyone trying to start a new career as an Amazon Web Services cloud solutions architect, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition will also prove invaluable to currently practicing AWS professionals looking to brush up on the fundamentals of their work.

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