Bøker av Dan Gookin

Show your PC who's bossNothing's more annoying than a tech malfunction, especially when it's your PC--with the exception of perhaps wading through reams of random, unreliable theories online looking for a solution, or paying an expensive tech geek to show up to perform a five-minute fix. The latest edition of Troubleshooting & Maintaining Your PC All-in-One For Dummies puts all this frustration behind you and gets you straight to work solving the problem yourself!In his straightforward, friendly style, Dan Gookin--bestselling tech author and all-round Mr. Fixit--packs everything you need to know into 5-books-in-1, giving you the knowledge and process to hit on the right solution, fast. From identifying common problems to methodically narrowing down to the correct fix, you'll save hours of frustrating research--and experience the sweet, righteous satisfaction of having achieved it all yourself.* Pick up quick fixes* Understand and reconnect networks* Restore memory* Boost your PC's performanceEvery problem has a solution and PCs are no different: get this book and you'll never catch yourself shouting at your monitor or frustrated with the motherboard again--well, maybe not quite so often.

Get an A grade in CAs with any major language, mastery of C can take you to some very interesting new places. Almost 50 years after it first appeared, it's still the world's most popular programming language and is used as the basis of global industry's core systems, including operating systems, high-performance graphics applications, and microcontrollers. This means that fluent C users are in big demand at the sharp end in cutting-edge industries--such as gaming, app development, telecommunications, engineering, and even animation--to translate innovative ideas into a smoothly functioning reality.To help you get to where you want to go with C, this 2nd edition of C Programming For Dummies covers everything you need to begin writing programs, guiding you logically through the development cycle: from initial design and testing to deployment and live iteration. By the end you'll be au fait with the do's and don'ts of good clean writing and easily able to produce the basic--and not-so-basic--building blocks of an elegant and efficient source code.* Write and compile source code* Link code to create the executable program* Debug and optimize your code* Avoid common mistakesWhatever your destination: tech industry, start-up, or just developing for pleasure at home, this easy-to-follow, informative, and entertaining guide to the C programming language is the fastest and friendliest way to get there!

You thought you knew C, but can you solve 25 puzzles in this popular programming language? Noted C programmer and author Dan Gookin provides a series of pointed questions, puzzles, and problems to keep your C programming skills sharp. Each one will provide insight into various aspects of handling strings, numeric operations, and other activities, giving you techniques to take the best advantage of all C has to offer. Challenge yourself, and get to know some powerful tricks and details for writing better, faster, more accurate C code. Most C programming books present the information sequentially, teaching you the right way to code and only rarely describing what could go wrong. In this book, the goal is to find out what did go wrong - or what potentially goes right. Explore interesting and unusual programming concepts and approaches with small, to-the-point, programs and exercises. Hone your C programming skills and expand your knowledge. By working through the brain teasers in this book, you'll fill in gaps in your knowledge and work with advanced concepts such as pointers and recursion. All of the teaser topics were selected to give you food for thought, explaining the technical details behind each puzzle. Look at a code sample and try to guess what output it will give. Code it yourself and see the result. Is it what you expected? Then read the author's lighthearted explanation of exactly why the language does what it does, and how you can take advantage of it. You'll come away with a much better understanding of how the language works, and how to use it for efficient and effective programming. What You Need: You need to know the basics of coding in C, and have an environment for compiling and executing your C code. Any Windows, MacOS, or Linux system with a C compiler does the job. Use the terminal window for traditional C programming. Or obtain an Integrated Development Enviornment (IDE) such as Visual Studio Code, which contains all the software tools you need: Editor, Compiler, and Output.

A one-stop guide to making the most of your desktop PC or laptop computer PCs and Laptops For Dummies is the essential user's guide to the features your PC or laptop has to offer--and how to use them successfully. With this book as your coach, you can jump over technological hurdles with ease, navigating the hardware and software of your personal computer. Regardless of what brand of computer you use, you'll learn to navigate the latest version of Windows. You'll also explore how PCs, laptops, and other mobile devices can be used together, and how to keep your data secure. This Dummies guide is your first step toward computer-whiz status, saving you time and energy with everything in one place. Learn about Microsoft Windows, the operating system for PC and laptop Discover PC and laptop features you never knew about, and get your devices to play nicely together Identify the specs and features you need, so you can purchase a computer that's a fit for you Get easy-to-understand information, advice, and tricks at your fingertips This is the perfect Dummies guide for PC or laptop users at home or at work who need a go-to guide for their hardware and software questions.

Der PC macht nie das, was er soll? Dieses Buch hilft Ihnen dabei, effizient mit Ihrem Computer zu arbeiten. Dan Gookin bringt Ihnen alle wichtigen Grundlagen und viele Tricks im Umgang mit dem PC bei. Er spricht von der Maschine als gutem Freund. Fachbegriffe und Technikausdrücke vermeidet er konsequent. Das Buch begleitet Sie vom Auspacken des Computers bis ins Internet. So legen Sie schnell Berührungsängste vor diesem im Alltag mittlerweile unverzichtbaren Gerät ab und sind fix auf dem neuesten Stand: Windows 11 und die Cloud werden genauso verständlich behandelt wie vieles andere.

Learn the big skills of C programming by creating bite-size projects! Work your way through these 21 fun and interesting tiny challenges to master essential C techniques you'll use in full-size applications. Tiny C Projects builds and hones your C programming skills with interesting and exciting challenges. You'll expand your C programming portfolio by creating useful utility programs, fun games, password generators, directory utilities, and more. Each program you create starts out simple and then deepens as you explore approaches and alternatives you can use to achieve your goals. Once you're done, you'll find it easy to scale up the skills you've learned from tiny projects into real applications.

Write on with Microsoft Word!If you create professional-looking documents on a regular basis, you require a mighty word processor that offers all the power and capabilities to create them. Enter Microsoft Word! Pair it with Word For Dummies to hone all your word-processing skills. The book is filled with useful tips and suggestions that allow you to get the most out of Word, as well as helpful information on the latest features. It also shows you how to customize and configure Word for your optimal workflow.Get details on the new Word interface; tools to quickly edit and format your documents; methods to organize your text with tables; techniques to insert charts, photos, and other graphics for visual interest; ways to automate routine document creation tasks; and how best to collaborate, share, and exchange documents with co-workers.* Use Windows tools to quickly access Word and optimize your productivity* Seamlessly integrate Word with other Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)* Employ document formatting features to create a clean layout and text presentation* Exchange comments with co-workers using @mention notifications* Customize the Word interface, including the dark mode feature* Have a friendly, useful guide on Microsoft Word on hand when you need itWith Word For Dummies by your side, you can once again make working with Word a pleasure. Soon, you'll be creating picture-, letter- and word-perfect documents.

Covering many topics and issues of laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pick-up between two machines, remotely accessing the desktop, networking, power management, storage, security, and more. This book provides updates on the technology, processors, and steps to update memory and hard drive capacities.

Get ready to run for--and win--that local election!In the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community.If you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony--this book has you covered.* Find out what it's like to run for local office as a first-time candidate* Explore the introspection required and the study necessary to make such a run effective* Deal with marketing, fundraising, interacting with the public, and dealing with opponents* Encourage and help others to make a run for local officeThough only one person ultimately wins a seat, nobody does it without a wide network of support. Running For Local Office For Dummies is your ticket to navigating every step on the road to winning that election.

The bestselling beginner's guide to Microsoft WordWhether you've used older versions of this popular program or have never processed a single word, this hands-on guide gets you going with the latest version of Microsoft Word. In no time, you'll begin editing, formatting, proofing, and dressing up your Word documents like a pro.In this leading book about the world's number one word processing application, Dan Gookin talks about using Microsoft Word in friendly, easy-to-follow terms. Focusing on the needs of the beginning Word user, it provides everything you need to know about Word--without any painful jargon.* Covers the new and improved features found in the latest version of Word* Create your own templates* Explains why you can't always trust the spell checker* Offers little-known keyboard shortcutsIf you're new to Word and want to spend more time on your actual work rather than figuring out how to make it work for you, this new edition of Word X For Dummies has you covered.

A colorful, entertaining, and informative guide to the Samsung Galaxy family of tablets Samsung's bestselling Galaxy Tabs may come in multiple sizes, but they all share the wildly popular Android operating system and are packed with tons of top-notch tablet features.

Egal welches Android-Tablet Sie Ihr Eigen nennen - ob von Samsung, Google oder Amazon, um nur einige Hersteller zu nennen -, in diesem Buch erfahren Sie, wie Sie alles aus Ihrem Gerät herausholen können. Richten Sie Ihr Tablet gemäß Ihren Bedürfnissen ein, surfen Sie im Internet, lesen Sie Ihre Mails, nutzen Sie soziale Netzwerke wie Facebook und Twitter, laden Sie Apps, Musik, Bücher und Filme auf Ihr Tablet, finden Sie alle wichtigen Funktionen und noch ein paar mehr. Dieses Buch führt Sie in die verborgenen Tiefen Ihres Android-Tablets. Es geht auf die Funktionen ein, über die jedes Android-Tablet verfügt, auf Besonderheiten von Samsung-Geräten und auf die neuen Features der Nougat-Version. Wenn Sie alle Tablet-Tricks beherrschen wollen, aber nicht so viel Zeit investieren können, dann ist dieses Buch genau das richtige für Sie.

The most comprehensive guide to Microsoft Word 2016 If you're a professional who uses Word, but aren't aware of its many features or get confused about how they work best, Word 2016 For Professionals For Dummies answers all your burning questions about the world's number-one word processing software.

Kennen Sie das? Sie unterhalten sich mit einem Fachmann über Computer oder Smartphones und verstehen nur Bahnhof? In "Computerlexikon für Dummies" finden Sie über 2500 Begriffe aus der Computerwelt, leicht verständlich erklärt und auf den Punkt gebracht, von A wie Abbrechen über M wie Multitouch bis zu Z wie Zylinder (eines Festplattenlaufwerks). Die 7., überarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage enthält zudem viele neue Begriffe, die die Entwicklung der letzten Jahre mit sich gebracht hat - zum Beispiel zum Datenschutz, zu Windows 10 und zu Trends wie Pokemon Go und Fitness Tracker.

Für dieses Buch müssen Sie kein Vorwissen mitbringen. Trotzdem werden auch fortgeschrittene C-Themen wie Zeiger und verkettete Listen behandelt - und das alles im aktuellen C11-Standard. Der besondere Clou ist die Verwendung der Programmierumgebung Code::Blocks, die es für Windows-, Mac- und Linux-Betriebssysteme gibt. Zahlreiche Beispiele, viele, viele Übungen und die Programmtexte zum Herunterladen sorgen dafür, dass Sie nach dem Durcharbeiten dieses Buchs über solide Programmiertechniken verfügen. Dann sind Sie bereit für noch mehr: eigene Projekte und das Lernen weiterer Programmiersprachen.

Haben Sie Schwierigkeiten, die vielen verschiedenen Begriffe rund um den Computer zu verstehen? In diesem Buch erklären Dan und Sandra Gookin leicht verständlich und auf den Punkt gebracht Begriffe aus der IT-Sprache, von A wie abbrechen bis Z wie Zwischenablage. Das Buch enthält alle neuen Begriffe, die die rasante IT-Entwicklung der letzten Jahre mit sich gebracht hat.

Troubleshooting your PC isn't as hard as you think. In fact, with a little help from Troubleshooting Your PC for Dummies, 3rd Edition, you can save yourself lots of time, money, and headaches by diagnosing and fixing those snags, glitches, and predicaments that would otherwise drive you crazy.