FULL COLOR Covers iTunes 11 and iCloud for Mac and Windows Make the most of iTunes® or iCloud®–without being a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to use iTunes and iCloud to enjoy your media anywhere you go, on any iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch. Even if you’ve never used iTunes or iCloud before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. iTunes and iCloud have never been this simple! Who knew how simple iTunes and iCloud could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using iTunes and iCloud... simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do. Here’s a small sample of what you learn: • Explore iTunes and discover better ways to enjoy it • Build your iTunes library with both free content and paid iTunes media • Label your iTunes media with information so that finding what you want is always easy • Hear exactly the music you want to hear, when you want to hear it • Discover, subscribe, and listen to the world’s best podcasts • Wirelessly stream your iTunes media to other devices with AirPlay • Set up iCloud on your Mac, Windows PC, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch • Use iCloud to automatically share your media across all your “iDevices” • Use Photo Stream to automatically save your photos and share them with others • Preview and download new music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch • Carry and read entire libraries of electronic books • Control syncing and preferences so your devices always work the way you want

Absolutely no experience needed! Make your home smarter, safer, and more fun—and save money, too! Home automation is finally practical, useful, and easy! Now, you can control your home exactly the way you want to, without paying monthly fees. This book shows how to do it all yourself, with today’s simpler, more reliable, less expensive technologies. Dennis C. Brewer first makes sure you’re comfortable with wiring basics and safety, and then guides you through installing, setting up, and using today’s best home automation software. Next, he walks you through several great DIY projects you can complete in just hours. Before you know it, you’ll be controlling appliances, lighting, devices, home security, energy consumption, heating/cooling, and even your home entertainment center. Brewer covers phone interfaces, opportunities to expand, and even offerings from your phone and Internet service providers. When it comes to home automation, the future is here—and it works! · Pick the right products and services, without overspending · Control your home from anywhere, with Android, iPhone, iPad, or your computer · Go green, save energy, all year long · Make your home safer, more secure, and more comfortable · Overcome personal mobility challenges · Get more fun out of your TV and music system

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPhone images that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPhone. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to: Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones, iPods, and iPads ; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS users around you Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts, reminders, and calendars Communicate via FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one Inbox Listen to music, subscribe to podcasts, and watch video–including movies and TV shows Capture and edit photos and video ; use the new camera features in iPhone 5S to take photos rapidly in Burst mode, and use the new slow-motion feature for video Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and your contacts or share them via email, iCloud, and texts ; use PhotoStream to automatically save and share your photos Find, download, install, and use awesome iPhone apps Take advantage of iCloud to keep your content and information in sync on all your devices

Make the most of your new OS X® Mountain Lion notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, explore the Web, enjoy music and video, and have way more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Mac before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. OS X Mountain Lion has never been this simple! Who knew how simple OS X Mountain Lion could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your new OS X Mountain Lion desktop or notebook computer: simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you learn: • Master Mountain Lion’s new iPad®/iPhone®-like features • Learn Mac essentials, from bootup to the Dock • Sync your data on iCloud, and use it anywhere • Personalize your Mac to match your style and make you more productive • Use iTunes® to enjoy music, Internet radio, TV, movies, podcasts, and even college courses • Stay organized with Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Reminders • Connect with people via Mail, Messages, and FaceTime® video calls • Get instant access to weather, stock, and flight information • Compete against gamers running Macs, iPads, or iPhones • Explore the Web with Apple’s speedy Safari browser • Use Photo Booth® to capture, edit, and share photos and video • Automatically back up your Mac with Time Machine® • Protect your Mac (and yourself) against online threats Category: Computers Covers: Macintosh Operating System User Level: Beginning

Provides information, tips, tricks, and troubleshooting for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, and 5S using the iOS operating system.

You have a great idea for an app, but where do you begin? Objective-C is the universal language of iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, and Objective-C for Absolute Beginners, Second Edition starts you on the path to mastering this language and its latest release. Using a hands-on approach, you'll learn how to think in programming terms, how to use Objective-C to construct program logic, and how to synthesize it all into working apps. Gary Bennett, an experienced app developer and trainer, will guide you on your journey to becoming a successful app developer. If you're looking to take the first step towards App Store success, Objective-C for Absolute Beginners is the place to start.

Covers iOS 8 on iPhone 6/6Plus, 5S/5C, 5, and 4S Based on the best-selling My iPhone book, My iPhone for Seniors helps you quickly get started with your new smartphone and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPhone photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPhone Written for seniors, the full-color, step-by-step tasks—in legible print—walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. Learn how to: Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones, iPods, and iPads; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS users around you Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts, reminders, and calendars Communicate via FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one Inbox Listen to music, subscribe to podcasts, and watch video–including movies and TV shows Capture and edit photos and video ; use the new camera features in iPhone 5S to take photos rapidly in Burst mode, and use the new slow-motion feature for video Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and your contacts or share them via email, iCloud, and texts ; use PhotoStream to automatically save and share your photos Find, download, install, and use awesome iPhone apps Take advantage of iCloud to keep your content and information in sync on all your devices

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPhone images that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPhone. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to: Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS and Mac users around you Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts, reminders, and calendars Communicate via FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one Inbox Listen to music, subscribe to podcasts, and use the Health app to help keep yourself in top form Capture and edit photos and video; use the great camera features such as burst, timed and time-lapse photos, and slow-motion video Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and for your contacts or share them via email, AirDrop, and texts; use iCloud to automatically save and share your photos Find, download, install, and use awesome iPhone apps Take advantage of iCloud to keep your content and information in sync on all your devices BONUS MATERIAL: Register this book at quepublishing.com/register to access an online chapter, additional tasks, and other helpful information

Sams Teach Yourself iCloud in 10 Minutes, Second Edition, offers straightforward, practical information designed to get you up and running quickly and easily. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know to effectively use Apple’s iCloud online services. Each compact lesson zeroes in on a specific aspect of iCloud, explained through concise and informative descriptions along with accurate and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You’ll quickly become comfortable performing the most important iCloud tasks to make the most of what iCloud offers every day! 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Obtain an iCloud account and use your own iCloud website. Configure iCloud services on iPhones, iPads, iPod touches, Macs, and Windows PCs. Use iCloud with your iTunes music, apps, and books to ensure you have great content on all your devices. Take advantage of iTunes Match to stream your iTunes music wherever you are. Use Photo Stream for instant access to photos you take with an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad on all your other mobile devices and computers; you can also share your photos with others and view photos being shared with you. Have easy access to the same document files on iOS devices and computers so that you can efficiently work whenever and wherever you need to. Use iCloud’s great email, calendar,contact, and other tools to automatically have the same information on all your devices. Locate your devices, secure them if they aren’t under your control, and protect your data with online backups.