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Mastering the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Your Essential Guide Step into the future with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series—a lineup that pushes the boundaries of speed, innovation, and intelligent technology. Whether you’ve chosen the S25, S25+, or the powerhouse S25 Ultra, this comprehensive guide is designed to help you navigate every important feature and setting your new device has to offer. More than just a smartphone, the Galaxy S25 series is a productivity tool, a creative studio, and a daily companion packed with AI-driven enhancements, next-level cameras, and seamless connectivity. ...

★★★ Explore Ubuntu OS ★★★ You’ve probably used Windows OS; maybe you’ve used MacOS. But Linux? Linux has been around for years, but it’s still relatively unused by the masses. This isn’t to say it isn’t powerful. Some argue that it’s more powerful than any OS out there. This book will cover arguably the most popular version of Linux: Ubuntu. You’ll learn about: Installing Ubuntu Where things are An overview of the core features An overview of the software Using Ubuntu Utilities Using Ubuntu settings And more The book is intended for beginners who have never ...

If you are like millions of people, then your first email was probably AOL, Juno, or Hotmail. Email as a communication tool, however, has been around since the 60s. Gmail is the most widely used provider today, and if you are using it (or considering using it) there’s probably a good reason: it does more than perhaps any other email provider out there. You can make phone calls with Gmail! You can make video calls with Gmail! You can send money to friends with Gmail! There’s so much you can do! But how?! This book will show you how. It will also walk you through all the basics. So, if ...

Learn how to use the 2024 iPhone and iOS 18! Discover everything you need to know about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro with this comprehensive guide. Whether you’re upgrading to iOS 18 or getting your hands on a brand-new iPhone, this book provides an in-depth look at the latest features and updates Apple has to offer. Inside this guide, you'll explore: New Design Elements: Dive into the updated aesthetic, with a larger display and titanium frame for a more premium feel. Enhanced Camera System: Learn how to capture stunning photos and videos with the improved camera setup, including tips...

Understanding Apple Intelligence is your essential guide to the powerful AI features woven into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. This short book is designed for novice users, guiding them through the innovative capabilities of Apple’s devices to enhance daily tasks, creativity, and communication, while safeguarding privacy at every step. From writing aids that refine text on the go to intelligent notifications that prioritize what matters, Understanding Apple Intelligence shows how AI makes Apple’s ecosystem more intuitive and personal. You'll discover how to leverage new Writing ...

For 40-some-odd years, the world of spreadsheets has been ruled by one king: Microsoft Excel. Sure, there were far away challengers that tried to overtake the beast—I’m looking at you, Lotus 1-2-3—but none have come close to dethroning the powerful tool…until Google Sheets. So what is Google Sheets? It’s a cloud-based spreadsheet. Think Excel, but online. “But Excel is online,” you say. Yes! But Google was there first, and really has the advantage over Excel in this arena. It’s quicker and easier to use for collaboration. Google Sheets is also free; Excel has monthly/yearly ...

Take project management to the next level Working as a team can be challenging, but working remotely as a team can add a layer of complexity to the work; it can be difficult to monitor who is working on (or responsible for) different aspects of a project and where they are in terms of deliverables. Trello, which is a part of the enterprise software development company Atlassian, is a Kanban-style project management tool that can run natively on your computer or on the web. Trello lets you work collaboratively wherever you are and whatever you are working on. There are free and paid versions...

The Apple watch is hard to define. It’s a great device to make calls, send messages, and use apps. The problem with defining it is there isn’t one feature that it’s good at. It’s good at many things and used for multiple purposes. It’s good for fitness. But, it’s also good for kids to communicate with you from school. And, it’s good for your health. And...well, you get the idea. It has many purposes depending on who you are. In almost every situation, however, the Apple watch will save you time and help you stay organized.

Cut the Cable Cord! The streaming wars are here! If you want to watch the latest and greatest TV shows, put aside your cable box and plug in your streaming box! Apple TV is arguably the best streaming device out there; yes, there are cheaper ones—lots of them—but Apple TV feels like everything else Apple does: premium. You aren’t just paying for a device that can play movies; you’re paying for something that can play games, apps, and mirror your other Apple products. Even more, you are paying for a slick user interface that isn’t confusing, slow or buggy. It just works! This guide...

You’ve probably heard the success stories: au-thor self-publishes book and now they’ve quit their job and are living off the income. What author wouldn’t want to be that person? The fact is most authors are not. In fact, most self-published authors are probably earning less than $50 a year from their book. $50 a year! That’s depressing! People spend months—years even—writing their book. And all they have to show for it is $50? You probably didn’t write the book for money. Money would be nice, but what you really want is readers. You want to know someone out there is reading ...

Another year, another iPhone, another opportunity to make your life even easier! As is the case every year, the latest iPhone is designed to make the things you do every day in your life more effortless - from sharing memories and making videos, to staying in touch with the ones you care about. There’s a lot to iPhone - features you may not even know about! This guide will walk you through all the most important features, and tell you how to actually use them. If you want to get the most out of your phone investment, then this book will help you out.

Discover the Power of Samsung Galaxy S24 with One UI 6.1 Unleash the Full Potential of Your Galaxy S24 Dive into the world of Samsung Galaxy S24, a marvel of modern technology, and explore its myriad of impressive features with this comprehensive and user-friendly guide. Perfect for anyone eager to harness the capabilities of their new device, this book is your key to unlocking the Galaxy S24's full potential. The Galaxy S24 stands out in the smartphone market, not just for its sleek design and high-end specs but for its unmatched accessibility and value. It's a device designed to cater to ...

Get ready to dive into everything the Pixel 9 has to offer, Google's cutting edge smartphone built to weave advanced AI technology into your day to day routine. Whether youre an Android pro or thinking about making the move from an iPhone this book is here to walk you through all things Pixel 9, covering its design features and providing tips to ensure a smooth transition. What awaits you is: An Overview of the Pixel 9: Uncover what sets the Pixel 9 apart in the world of smartphones, its design and features. Delving into AI with the Pixel 9: Explore how the Pixels AI capabilities can ...

Unlocking the Potential of Meta Quest 3 The Meta Quest platform has earned its reputation as a gateway to virtual gaming adventures. Yet, beneath its entertainment veneer, lies potential that's waiting to be tapped into. The capabilities of this device aren't confined to the gaming world; they can seamlessly blend into our everyday professional lives. This guide offers you a deep dive into the often uncharted territories of the Meta Quest 3, highlighting its prowess not just as a gaming console, but as a tool that can redefine how we approach our work. Inside, you'll explore: Setup & Basics...

Say goodby to Word, and take your writing to the Cloud with Google Docs Like hundreds of millions of people, you probably lived your whole life using one-word processing tool: Microsoft Word. It's great software! Powerful software! Resourceful software! And...expensive software! Google Docs is the Google equivalent of Microsoft Word, but it's free. Free as in ad-supported, right? One paragraph in and you have to watch a 30 second video of some emoji game you would never play! Wrong! Free as in free. As in no ads. Nothing to pay later. Free! Who wouldn't want software like that? For the ...

★★★ Create documents like never before ★★★ Adobe InDesign is arguably one of Adobe’s more underappreciated programs. Many people have gotten used to creating brochures and books using Word and Pages. If you are a professional who cares about design, then there is no greater tool for creating a document than InDesign. This book is intended to get you started, so you can understand what all the important features are and how to use them. You’ll learn how to: Use menus Change colors Arrange images, shapes, and text Create spreads Create columns Perform wraps Export to ...

★★★ Take your note taking to the next level with OneNote ★★★ Word? Of course you've heard of it! Excel? You betcha! PowerPoint? How'd you do a presentation without it! But Microsoft OneNote? If you are like most people, you probably have never tried Microsoft’s powerful note taking software. That’s a shame, because it’s one of the most powerful ways to collaborate on ideas and take projects to the next level. Microsoft OneNote was released in 2003—before things like Pinterest had taken the world by storm. Its intuitive software environment allows users to work either...

Times have certainly changed. It wasn’t that long ago when videoconferencing was cutting edge. It was something expensive companies did for board meetings with people who couldn’t make it in. This is still true today, but videoconferencing has evolved. Today it’s used both globally and regionally to connect remote workers. As more and more companies are switching to either partially remote or fully remote workplace environments, Like most software today, Zoom is pretty easy to get up and running, but it takes time to learn it’s most powerful features. This book will walk you ...

Rethink communications It didn’t seem so long ago that instant messaging and texting in the workplace was not only frowned upon but outright banned. Times have changed. Chatting online is now not only part of workplace culture, but the preferred way teams communicate. When it comes to this type of communication, there is one service that rules them all: Slack. Slack lets you communicate with your company and teams within the company in a way that is private, secure, and fun! This book will teach you what you need to know to use the popular service. This book is not endorsed by Slack ...

Mac users love the Safari browser. It’s fast, privacy is front and centered, and new tab groups make browsing more efficient than ever. At its core, it’s pretty easy to work—just like any other browser. But there’s plenty of things built-in that you may not even know. Inside you will learn how to become a power-user; it will cover things like tab groups, privacy features, extensions, and much more! If you’re ready to make the switch and want to make sure you understand all of the features, then read on!