Desktop Witness The do's and don'ts of personal computer security

Do you trust your computer? You shouldn't. Personal computers are now part of the furniture in homes around the world. We use them for generating, storing and communicating documents and images; we talk to friends and family via email and surf the Web wi...

 Profiling Machines Mapping the Personal Information Economy

In this book Greg Elmer brings the perspectives of cultural and media studies to the subject of consumer profiling and feedback technology in the digital economy. He examines the multiplicity of processes that monitor consumers and automatically collect, ...

 Turbocoach A powerful system for achieving breakthrough career success

Achieve outstanding results with coaching exercises from best-selling author Brian Tracy! As one of the world's most sought-after personal coaches, Brian Tracy has helped transform the lives and careers of countless individuals, unlocking the secre...

 How Personal and Internet Security Work

In 2003, fraud and identity theft cost consumers at least $437 million dollars. In 2004, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission received 247,000 consumer complaints in 2004 (up 15% from 2003), from individuals whose identity was stolen, and according to Reuter...

 Fab The Coming Revolution on Your Desktop - From Personal Computers to Personal Fabrication

What if you could someday put the manufacturing power of an automobile plant on your desktop? According to Neil Gershenfeld, the renowned MIT scientist and inventor, the next big thing is personal fabrication-the ability to design and produce your own pro...

  Outlook 2003 Personal Trainer

Start your Outlook 2003 championship training today! You can become the outlook superhero in your office ...with this easy-to-follow training manual that will' tone up the skills of beginners and seasoned pros alike. And no marathon training sessi...

  Word 2003 Personal Trainer

Start your word 2003 championship training today! You can become the Word Superhero In Your Office ...with this easy-to-follow training manual that will tone up the skills of beginners and seasoned pros alike. And no marathon training sessions are r...

  PowerPoint 2003 Personal Trainer

PowerPoint is the world's most widely used presentation program, a favorite of educators, trainers, and, of course, those in business everywhere. Yet, every time Microsoft releases a new version of the program, they introduce another set of features---mos...

 Managing Your Personal Finances with Quicken

It used to be that to begin working with Quicken, you had to hand-enter all sorts of information--a process so laborious that many people eschewed personal finance software altogether. Not so today: With Quicken 2004's Express Account Setup, all you have ...

  Windows XP Personal Trainer

The most widely used operating system in the world, XP is certainly the most reliable and best-looking version of Windows. But it comes with a baffling multitude of features and functionality that you'll struggle to understand--despite all of the hours yo...

  Excel 2003 Personal Trainer

Every time a new version of Microsoft Excel appears, you're introduced to another batch of powerful features--most of which you'll never understand or use. Even if you're experienced with this spreadsheet program, you'll struggle to keep up with all of th...

 Critical Systems Analysis and Design A Personal Framework Approach

This book takes a unique approach to systems analysis and design by using an approach that provides learners with a critical personal framework. This enables the reader to develop a personal method for critically considering and developing personal knowle...

 Personal computing demystified A self-teaching guide

Quickly learn how to get the most out of your personal computing experience, whether you want to network multiple PCs, buy a PC, store photos, or download music. This easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide walks you through each task you need to comple...

 Personal Efficiency Program How to Get Organized to Do More Work in Less Time

How to be more organized and productive at work and have more fun doing it In the decade since the publication of first edition of this international bestseller, Kerry Gleeson's famed Personal Efficiency Program (PEP) has revolutionized the work lives of...

 Firewalls for dummies

Long the first line of defense in business network security, firewalls have now become an integral part of the home networking market as always-on home Internet connections have grown in popularity Authors go beyond just explaining how firewalls work an...

 PIC: Your Personal Introductory Course

Convert a daunting piece of modern technology into a useful and flexible part of your electronics toolkit - learn about the PIC chip the easy way with PIC: Your Personal Introductory Course. Demystifies the leading microcontroller for students and techni...

 Internet privacy for dummies

This book covers everything an individual Internet user needs to know to help maintain personal privacy. Topics include securing a PC and Internet connection, knowing the risks of releasing personal information, cutting back on spam and other e-mail nuisa...

 Personal Firewalls for Administrators and Remote Users

Personal firewalls explained-for remote corporate and home users In today's work environment, increasing numbers of mobile employees are using PCs, laptops, and handheld devices to connect to corporate servers. That's great for productivity, but it can al...