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Wow! eBook: Big Book of Apple Hacks - 5 new eBooks


Wow! eBook: Big Book of Apple Hacks - 5 new eBooks

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Big Book of Apple Hacks

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 08:46 AM PDT

Big Book of Apple Hacks

Book Description

Bigger in size, longer in length, broader in scope, and even more useful than our original Mac OS X Hacks, the new Big Book of Apple Hacks offers a grab bag of tips, tricks and hacks to get the most out of Mac OS X Leopard, as well as the new line of iPods, iPhone, and Apple TV.

With 125 entirely new hacks presented in step-by-step fashion, this practical book is for serious Apple computer and gadget users who really want to take control of these systems. Many of the hacks take you under the hood and show you how to tweak system preferences, alter or add keyboard shortcuts, mount drives and devices, and generally do things with your operating system and gadgets that Apple doesn’t expect you to do. The Big Book of Apple Hacks gives you:

  • Hacks for both Mac OS X Leopard and Tiger, their related applications, and the hardware they run on or connect to
  • Expanded tutorials and lots of background material, including informative sidebars
  • “Quick Hacks” for tweaking system and gadget settings in minutes
  • Full-blown hacks for adjusting Mac OS X applications such as Mail, Safari, iCal, Front Row, or the iLife suite
  • Plenty of hacks and tips for the Mac mini, the MacBook laptops, and new Intel desktops
  • Tricks for running Windows on the Mac, under emulation in Parallels or as a standalone OS with Bootcamp

The Big Book of Apple Hacks is not only perfect for Mac fans and power users, but also for recent — and aspiring — “switchers” new to the Apple experience. Hacks are arranged by topic for quick and easy lookup, and each one stands on its own so you can jump around and tweak whatever system or gadget strikes your fancy. Pick up this book and take control of Mac OS X and your favorite Apple gadget today!

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Before You Hack
Chapter 2. Hacks for the Net
Chapter 3. Hacking Mac OS X
Chapter 4. Command-Line Fun
Chapter 5. Customizing the OS X Look and Feel
Chapter 6. Network and Security Hacks
Chapter 7. Hacking the iPod
Chapter 8. Maximize Your Mac with Multiple Operating Systems
Chapter 9. Hacking the iLife
Chapter 10. Hack the Apple TV
Chapter 11. Hack the Latest and Greatest: Leopard
Chapter 12. Hack the iPhone
Chapter 13. Hacks for Laps
Chapter 14. Multimedia Hacks
Chapter 15. Hack Some Hardware

Book Details

  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: O’Reilly Media (April 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0596529821
  • ISBN-13: 978-0596529826
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Big Book of Windows Hacks

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 08:41 AM PDT

Big Book of Windows Hacks

Book Description

Bigger, better, and broader in scope, the Big Book of Windows Hacks gives you everything you need to get the most out of your Windows Vista or XP system, including its related applications and the hardware it runs on or connects to. Whether you want to tweak Vista’s Aero interface, build customized sidebar gadgets and run them from a USB key, or hack the “unhackable” screensavers, you’ll find quick and ingenious ways to bend these recalcitrant operating systems to your will.

The Big Book of Windows Hacks focuses on Vista, the new bad boy on Microsoft’s block, with hacks and workarounds that also work for Windows XP. You can read each hack in just a few minutes, saving countless hours of searching for the right answer. The step-by-step instructions let you apply the solutions in no time. This book takes you beyond the operating system with hacks for applications like Internet Explorer 7 and Office 2007, and hardware such as the Zune, your wireless router, and the PC itself.

The Big Book of Windows Hacks includes:

  • Expanded tutorials, new background material, a series of “quick hacks”, and informative sidebars
  • Security hacks, including protection at wireless hotspots, hacking Vista file permissions and user account protection, and more
  • Efficiency hacks, such as tweaking your PC hardware, troubleshooting hardware problems, and speeding up system performance
  • Fun hacks, like building a custom Media Center PC or turning a PC into a digital video recorder
  • “Beyond Windows” hacks for running Linux inside Vista, dual-booting Linux/Windows or XP/Vista, or emulate classic video games on your PC

In all, this remarkable book contains more than 100 hacks so that the power user in you never again needs to be at the mercy of systems and hardware run by Microsoft’s omnipotent Vista and XP operating systems.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 2. Hacking the Interface
Chapter 3. Windows Explorer, Managing Files, and Search
Chapter 4. Internet Explorer, the Web, and the Internet
Chapter 5. Networking
Chapter 6. Email
Chapter 7. Wireless
Chapter 8. Security
Chapter 9. Applications, Home Server, and Backup
Chapter 10. Graphics and Multimedia
Chapter 11. System Performance
Chapter 12. Hardware
Chapter 13. The Registry and Group Policy Editor

Book Details

  • Paperback: 652 pages
  • Publisher: O’Reilly Media (October 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0596528353
  • ISBN-13: 978-0596528355
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Mac Hacks

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 08:32 AM PDT

Mac Hacks

Book Description

Want to take real control of your Mac? The hacks in this book help you dig below the surface to tweak system preferences, mount drives and devices, and generally do things with your system that Apple doesn't expect you to do. With a little effort, you can make your Mac and its applications perform exactly the way you want them to.

There are more than 50 hacks in this book that show you how to fine-tune the interface, work with multimedia, set up your network, boost security, and perform a few tricks with Unix.

  • Go beyond Preferences: change the way OS X Mountain Lion behaves
  • Customize your experience by taming browsers and making apps full screen
  • Get information delivered right to your desktop, and automate mundane tasks
  • Use the command line and install various Unix apps to unlock your Mac's Unix power
  • Increase security, monitor network traffic, and remain anonymous
  • Play Wii games and host a Minecraft server on your Mac
  • Modify your WiFi, move iTunes, and record TV shows
  • Turn your MacBook into a tablet and give it a custom dye job

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Before You Hack
Chapter 2. Mountain Lion Hacks
Chapter 3. Customize Your OS X Experience
Chapter 4. Hacks for a More Informative Mac
Chapter 5. Make It Automatic
Chapter 6. Fun with Unix
Chapter 7. Lock Down that Mac
Chapter 8. Other OSes
Chapter 9. Networking Hacks
Chapter 10. Multimedia Hacks
Chapter 11. Hack Some Hardware

Book Details

  • Paperback: 330 pages
  • Publisher: O’Reilly Media (March 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1449325580
  • ISBN-13: 978-1449325589
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Windows 8 Hacks

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 08:22 AM PDT

Windows 8 Hacks

Book Description

Windows 8 is quite different than previous Microsoft operating systems, but it's still eminently hackable. With this book, you'll learn how to make a variety of modifications, from speeding up boot time and disabling the Lock screen to hacking native apps and running Windows 8 on a Mac. And that's just the beginning. You'll find more than 100 standalone hacks on performance, multimedia, networking, the cloud, security, email, hardware, and more. Not only will you learn how to use each hack, you'll also discover why it works.

  • Add folders and other objects to the Start screen
  • Run other Windows versions inside Windows 8
  • Juice up performance and track down bottlenecks
  • Use the SkyDrive cloud service to sync your files everywhere
  • Speed up web browsing and use other PCs on your home network
  • Secure portable storage and set up a virtual private network
  • Hack Windows 8 Mail and services such as Outlook
  • Combine storage from different devices into one big virtual disk
  • Take control of Window 8 setting with the Registry

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Setup and Startup Hacks
Chapter 2. Hacking the Start Screen, the Windows 8 Interface, and Apps
Chapter 3. Hacking the Desktop
Chapter 4. Productivity and System Performance Hacks
Chapter 5. Cloud and Social Networking Hacks
Chapter 6. Music, Media, and Video
Chapter 7. Networking, the Web, Wireless, and the Internet
Chapter 8. Security
Chapter 9. Email
Chapter 10. Hardware
Chapter 11. The Registry and Group Policy Editor

Book Details

  • Paperback: 422 pages
  • Publisher: O’Reilly Media (November 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1449325750
  • ISBN-13: 978-1449325756
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Network Security Hacks, 2nd Edition

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 08:13 AM PDT

Network Security Hacks, 2nd Edition

Book Description

In the fast-moving world of computers, things are always changing. Since the first edition of this strong-selling book appeared two years ago, network security techniques and tools have evolved rapidly to meet new and more sophisticated threats that pop up with alarming regularity. The second edition offers both new and thoroughly updated hacks for Linux, Windows, OpenBSD, and Mac OS X servers that not only enable readers to secure TCP/IP-based services, but helps them implement a good deal of clever host-based security techniques as well.

This second edition of Network Security Hacks offers 125 concise and practical hacks, including more information for Windows administrators, hacks for wireless networking (such as setting up a captive portal and securing against rogue hotspots), and techniques to ensure privacy and anonymity, including ways to evade network traffic analysis, encrypt email and files, and protect against phishing attacks. System administrators looking for reliable answers will also find concise examples of applied encryption, intrusion detection, logging, trending and incident response.

In fact, this “roll up your sleeves and get busy” security book features updated tips, tricks & techniques across the board to ensure that it provides the most current information for all of the major server software packages. These hacks are quick, clever, and devilishly effective.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Unix Host Security
Chapter 2. Windows Host Security
Chapter 3. Privacy and Anonymity
Chapter 4. Firewalling
Chapter 5. Encrypting and Securing Services
Chapter 6. Network Security
Chapter 7. Wireless Security
Chapter 8. Logging
Chapter 9. Monitoring and Trending
Chapter 10. Secure Tunnels
Chapter 11. Network Intrusion Detection
Chapter 12. Recovery and Response

Book Details

  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: O’Reilly Media; 2nd Edition (October 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0596527632
  • ISBN-13: 978-0596527631
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