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Smart Homes in easy steps shows you how to start to take advantage of the current smart technology that is beginning to revolutionise the way in which we run our homes! The idea of a smart home – using digital devices throughout the home that can be controlled by digital voice assistants, apps, smartphones and tablets – is not a science fiction vision of the future: it is very much part of the here and now, and available to all. Also known as the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home devices can be used to automate tasks, save time and money, and to control devices in your home with a touch of a button – even when you are somewhere else. Smart Homes in easy steps takes the mystery out of all of the elements that are required to set up a smart home: it defines a smart home and shows what is needed to make a home smart: digital voice assistants, devices and apps. Initially, the book looks at the concept of a smart home and how it is now affordable and accessible enough for it to be a serious option for any household. Then, setting up items for a smart home is covered in detail – installing the devices, and also linking them to apps and digital voice assistants for controlling them. The book then examines the digital voice assistants that can be used in the home to control smart home devices, including detailed information about using the most popular options (and their related speakers): Alexa and the Amazon Echo; Google Assistant and the Google Home; and Siri and the Apple HomePod. The book then looks at specific areas of smart home devices, including installation and setup, and how to control them once they are up and running. Some of the areas that are covered in detail include: Smart lighting Smart heating Smart security systems Smart home cameras Smart locks Smart plugs Illustrated using Amazon Echo and Alexa; Google Assistant and Google Home; Apple HomePod and the Home app; and Nest. Smart Homes in easy steps is not a look into the future: it is a comprehensive yet concise, step-by-step guide on how to start transforming your home right now, using this exciting and now affordable technology – for smart learning! Contents: 1. About Smart Homes 2. About Digital Voice Assistants 3. Alexa and the Amazon Echo 4. Google Assistant and Google Home 5. HomePod and the Home app 6. Using Smart Devices 7. Smart Lighting 8. Smart Heating 9. Smart Security 10. More Smart Home Options 11. Looking Forward

Photoshop CC in easy steps, 2nd edition helps the reader to master the essentials of Photoshop Creative Cloud 2018 edition, and then enjoy the full creative potential of this popular photo editing software. This book breaks down complex functions into easy-to-follow learning sequences. The continual expansion, refinement and development of Photoshop can make learning the software a daunting experience for the first time user. But there is no need to feel intimidated. The answer is simple, take it in easy steps. That's exactly what Photoshop CC in easy steps is designed to do. In clear, concise, simple language this book breaks down the complex and complicated into small easily digestible learning chunks. Photoshop CC in easy steps delivers a solid, secure and lasting foundation that you can build on as you explore Photoshop and develop more and more control over one the most creative pieces of software available today. The author’s extensive knowledge and understanding of the requirements and needs of the new user is distilled in this book which is written in simple, clear language with step-by-step instructions. Updated for Adobe Photoshop CC 2018

macOS Mojave in easy steps opens up by explaining the foundations of macOS: the Dock and the Finder. Then, it reveals a raft of ways in which you can make the most of macOS Mojave: • Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS Mojave. • Working with and managing your apps. • Productivity options on your Mac. • Getting online with Safari, Mail, Messages and FaceTime. • Managing your digital lifestyle for photos, music, video, books and games. • The invaluable iCloud online function for backing up, sharing and continuing from different devices. • Using Siri, Dynamic Desktop and Dark Mode to make things even easier. • Keeping your Mac working smoothly. There is also a chapter on troubleshooting and keeping macOS Mojave in tiptop shape. Get more out of your Mac, Mac mini, Mac Pro or MacBook with minimum time and effort! Covers macOS Mojave, released September 2018. Table of Contents: 1. Introducing macOS Mojave 2. Getting Up and Running 3. Finder 4. Navigating in macOS Mojave 5. macOS Mojave Apps 6. Getting Productive 7. Internet and Email 8. Digital Lifestyle 9. Sharing macOS 10. Networking 11. Maintaining macOS

Laptops have often been seen as the domain mainly of students and businessmen. However, they are also an excellent option for senior users: their mobility means that they can be used in any location and with the advent of wireless technology they can be used in a variety of public places to surf the Web or keep in touch with family and friends. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition covers all laptops that use Windows 10. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using them and transporting them. It then gives an overview of the workings of laptops, including the software that is provided with them and some of the most-used features in the Windows 10. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly. The book shows you how to: · Choose the right laptop for you · Master the key features of Windows 10 on your Windows laptop · Find your way around with the Start button, the Start menu, and the Taskbar · Use the Quick Access section - an area you can personalize with your favorite apps, programs, contacts and websites so you can quickly get to the functions and files you use most often · Search the web with the Microsoft Edge browser · Learn about apps, find and download them, then resize and move them and maximize, minimize or close from their titlebars · Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files · Talk to Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant which can perform searches on your computer or the web, perform actions like opening apps or documents, or set reminders and more · Use your laptop to make travel easy and keep your folks at home updated on your adventures · Learn to troubleshoot common problems and keep your laptop working in tiptop condition Laptops for Seniors, 7th edition takes the mystery out of using a Windows 10 laptop and shows how it can be used effectively for productivity and fun. Table of Contents: 1. Choosing a laptop 2. Around a laptop 3. Getting up and running 4. Working with apps 5. The online world 6. A digital lifestyle 7. On vacation 8. Sharing with your family 9. Networking and wireless 10. Battery issues 11. System and security

iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 4th edition covers everything the reader needs know to keep fully connected. The book shows how to: · Make and receive phone calls · Text with the Messages app, including a variety of new fun features including animojis and emojis · Make video calls with FaceTime · Set up and use email accounts · Use Settings to customise your iPhone exactly to your style and requirement · Use Apple Pay on your iPhone to pay securely – no need to carry your wallet all the time · Master the newly designed Control Center · Explore the entire iTunes Music library, share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with family members – stay in the loop with children and grandchildren! An in-depth chapter on iCloud, Apple's online storage, sharing and backup service, explains how iCloud works and shows how it can automatically store your data and share your photos so you don’t have to worry about losing information should anything happen to your iPhone. Written with the Senior reader in mine, and presented in larger type for easier reading. Covers all models of iPhone with iOS 12. Table of Contents: · Your new iPhone · Starting to use your iPhone · Head in the iCloud · Calls and Contacts · Typing and Texts · The Online World · Hands on with Apps · Apps for Every Day · Relaxing with your iPhone · On the Go · Camera and Photos · Practical Matters

Sage Accounts is the UK's market-leading accounts software. It lets you manage your day-to-day finances, customers, suppliers and VAT and keeps your finger on the pulse of your business. Sage Accounts in easy steps uses detailed images and easy-to-follow instructions, showing you how to quickly get to grips with the new features of this leading accounts software. This definitive guide clarifies everything from basic recording keeping to utilising Sage as an information-bank for making crucial business decisions. Areas covered include: · Setting up Sage, entering debtors and creditors · Producing purchase/sales orders and invoices · Bank account reconciliation · Stock management, including Bill of Materials · Important month and year end procedures · Processing the VAT return and e-Submission · Generating invaluable management reports Sage Accounts in easy steps is ideal for non-accountants using Accounts for the first time, or just needing to grasp the new key features – all in easy steps! Illustrated using Sage 50cloud.

Android is the mobile operating system that is used on the majority of smartphones worldwide. It is a robust and versatile operating system that can be used by any manufacturer to add to their handsets. This means that there is a wide range of Android phones available and also different versions of Android that run on them. Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition starts with a detailed look at the different versions of Android, and the range of models of phones that are available. It also explains the relationship with Google and the services that can be used with an Android phone. The book looks at using the interface of an Android phone including: · Using Home screens · Organizing apps · Viewing notifications · Locking the phone · Searching for items · Accessing the range of Android settings · Syncing with other Android Devices The book also covers all aspects of the standard communication functions that are now commonplace on smartphones: · Making and receiving calls · Making video calls · Sending text messages · Adding contacts · Sending emails · Browsing the web Android phones are excellent for a range of mobile entertainment, and the book shows how to listen to music, watch videos and read books. It also deals with taking and viewing photos so that you can use your Android phone as a replacement for a digital camera. Due to the range of versions of Android and models of phones, Android phones can sometimes appear a bit of a maze. However, Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition provides a clear guide to navigate through the issues and ensure that you can get the most out of your Android phone, whichever version it is. Updated for Android v7 Nougat. Table of Contents: 1. Introducing Android Phones 2. Models of Android Phones 3. Android Settings 4. Around an Android Phone 5. Calls and Contacts 6. Using the Keyboard 7. Messaging and Email 8. Android Apps 9. Being Entertained 10. Keeping in the Picture 11. Online with Chrome 12. Staying Secure