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1) Genius Camp
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"Twelve-year-old Jake McQuade-the smartest kid in the universe-goes to a camp for geniuses, where he goes up against the Virtuoso quantum computer, the smartest machine in the universe"--Provided by publisher.
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Ultra-light, ultra-fast, and ultra-powerful, the MacBook is the coolest laptop around, and longtime Mac guru Mark L. Chambers is just the guy you want showing you the ropes. Inside, he shows you how to navigate the Mac desktop, customize your settings, surf the web and set up email, hook into a network, transfer your important documents from another PC or Mac, and troubleshoot with ease. You'll also get the inside scoop on the fun stuff like FaceTime...
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"An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement--quantum computing--which may eventually unravel the deepest mysteries of science and solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. The runaway success of the microchip processor may be reaching its end. Running up against the physical constraints of smaller and smaller sizes,...
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The fast and easy way to get the most out of your iPad - updated for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3!
This new edition of iPad For Dummies covers all the latest tips and tricks to getting the most out of your iPad, presented in a straightforward-but-fun language that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years. Clear instructions get you started with the basics, like setting up your iPad, mastering the multi-touch interface,
...7) Feed
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In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble.
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Don't sweat it--we all started out as newbies. Inside, Windows expert Woody Leonhard cuts through the jargon and breaks down what you need to know to make the most of this popular operating system. From troubleshooting common problems to setting up multiple user accounts, and everything in between, this all-access guide takes you from "what?" to "wow, I can do that!"--All with the click of a few buttons. Whether you want to use Windows for work or...
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This new edition of iPad mini For Dummies covers all the latest tips and tricks for getting an even bigger bang out of your iPad mini. Presented in full-color and written in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years, this friendly guide walks you through the multitouch interface, going online, getting connected, packing your iPad mini with apps, games, e-books, photos, music, and movies,...
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This fun and friendly guide shows you clearly how to use Windows 10. Featuring a large font that makes the book easier to read and magnified screen shots to help make the subject matter less intimidating, Weverka cuts through the confusing jargon to explain how to use the Start Screen and apps, organize your documents, connect to devices, and so much more!
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Get productive with Windows 10 Windows 10 For Dummies is the all-time bestselling computer how-to book and it's been fully updated for the enhancements coming with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update! Free of confusing jargon and packed with lots of helpful step-by-step explanations, it quickly gets you started with exploring the Start menu, storing files on the Cloud, creating desktop shortcuts, connecting to a printer, using Windows social apps, organizing...
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"Originally published in 1968, Stand on Zanzibar was a breakthrough in science fiction storytelling technique, and a prophetic look at a dystopian 2010 that remains compelling today. Corporations have usurped democracy, ubiquitous information technology mediates human relationships, mass-marketed psychosomatic drugs keep billions docile, and genetic engineering is routine. Universal in reach, the world-system is out of control, and we are all its...
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The electronic computer revolutionized a wide variety of professions and industries. Because computers had the ability to do complex mathematical calculations much more quickly than humans could, they were invaluable in constructing mathematical models for scientists such as meteorologists. Meteorologists could now quickly process massive amounts of weather data to assess weather patterns and make more accurate predictions of future weather trends....
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The first wholly electronic digital computer, ENIAC, was unveiled in 1946, and universities and the military soon began to explore the use of computers for advanced calculations as well as data storage. By the 1960s, computer use in the private sector was increasing rapidly. Companies such as Montgomery Ward began relying on computerized databases to store and track customer records and other data.
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The rapid expansion of computer technology during the 1950s and 1960s led to many commercial applications. IBM, which had previously worked to build computers with assistance from the U.S. Department of Defense, soon became the world's leading computer company. The creation of punch card and other memory systems allowed businesses to consolidate and maintain important information.