Books by Michael Miller

Step by step instructions, in an easy to follow layout that get you up to speed on the Google Chromebook, Chrome Browser, Google Drive and Google Apps Practical, approachable coverage completely flattens the Google Chrome OS slim learning curve for every new user Full-color, task-based approach that makes learning easy Covers the Chromebook's most powerful web, media, and application features Google Chromebook, 4th Edition is the one-stop guide to Chrome OS and Google Chromebooks. It covers how to operate the Chromebook hardware, how to use the Chrome OS, and how to find and use cloud-based apps on a Chromebook. New and updated coverage in this 4th edition includes:• Coverage of touch screen models and touch operations• Coverage of 2-in-1 (notebook + tablet) models• Coverage of significantly updated Chrome OS desktop interface and functionality• How to run Android apps on compatible Chromebooks• New texting (Android Messages for Web) and video chatting (Google Duo) options• Use of Chromebooks in education• "End of life" issues for older Chromebooks• Updated coverage of all apps and services used by Chromebook users

This full-colour introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic from a senior's point of view, using meaningful, realistic examples. With large text, close-up screen shots, and a pleasing design, this easy tutorial is designed to be read comfortably by practically anyone. Michael Miller assumes absolutely no prior experience with smart home products and technologies, but he never talks down to you. My Smart Home for Seniors covers all the major smart home systems (Google, Apple, Amazon, and more), as well as best-selling controller hubs such as Amazon's Echo and Dot and Google's Home. You'll find complete coverage of popular smart home devices for lighting, heating/cooling, home security, cooking, entertainment, and more. Miller shows how to connect a smart home to smart community grids and services, helps you avoid potential privacy and security pitfalls, and previews the future of smart homes. Best of all, Miller doesn't just teach you concepts: he guides you through choosing, installing, and using the best smart home technologies for you: the ones that can really improve your life.

Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple!Who knew how simple using computers could be?This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 11 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do!Here's a small sample of what you'll learn:* Set up your computer and personalize the Windows 11 Start menu and desktop* Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge* Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn* Video chat with Zoom and Microsoft Teams* Use Windows 11's built-in apps--and find great new apps in the Microsoft Store* Connect printers and external storage* Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot* Go online to shop and sell--including ordering food and groceries online* Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office* Organize, view, and share photos* Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify* Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and more* Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam

My Windows 11 Computer for SeniorsEasy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to doStep-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about mostLarge, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to doCommon-sense help whenever you run into problemsTips and notes to help you do even moreOver the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 11!We've brought together all the Windows 11 skills you need to stay connected and safe, express your creativity, find new passions, and live a better, healthier life. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use!* Get started with Windows 11, whether you're experienced with computers or not* Learn all that's new and different in Windows 11, including the new taskbar and Start menu* Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away* Explore the Web with the Microsoft Edge browser and Google Search* Make and receive video and voice calls with Microsoft Teams and Zoom* Send and receive email with the Windows Email app* Shop safely online and avoid online scams* Find, install, and use the best Windows apps* Connect your phone to your PC to text, make calls, and share photos* Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter* Store, touch up, and share your pictures* Keep track of all your files and folders* Watch streaming TV shows and movies and listen to streaming music on your PC* Configure Windows 11 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges* Fix common PC problems and manage Windows updates

Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about mostLarge, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to doCommon-sense help whenever you run into problemsTips and notes to help you get the most from your iPadFull-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how toDiscover all the new features of iPadOS 15Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or awayPersonalize the way your iPad looks and works--including adding widgets to the Home screenMake your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screenUse Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful informationCommunicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chatsShoot, share, and view photos and videosListen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows onlineConnect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and miceUse iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data onlineTroubleshoot common iPad problems

Covers All iPads Running iPadOS 14 Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Full-colour, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to Discover all the new features of iPadOS 14 Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Personalise the way your iPad looks and works--including Dark Mode Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Connect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and mice Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems

"Covers all iPads running iOS 11"--Cover.

"An AARP TV for Grownups publication"--Cover.

A fast-paced epic fantasy, perfect for fans of Raymond E. Feist, R.A. Salvatore and Brandon Sanderson. Now a complete trilogy!Arrogant. Scornful. Full of pride. Darnuir, Prince of Dragons, cares nothing for the damage he's doing to the faltering alliance against the Shadow. He thinks himself invincible - until a mortal wound forces him to undergo a dangerous rebirthing spell, leaving him a helpless babe in human hands.Twenty years pass and demonic forces are poised to sweep across the land. With the alliance between humanity, dragons, and fairies fracturing, Darnuir will have to uncover the secrets of his past, seek redemption for his sins, and rally the disparate races if they are to survive.Only Darnuir can do this. For he's the last member of the royal bloodline and only he can wield the Dragon's Blade.His second chance is the world's last hope.

A deeply researched and revealing study of the Jews of Moravia throughout the nineteenth century.

Providing a general overview of what social media is and what it does, this book offers seniors step-by-step instructions on how to use the most popular social media. It also covers such other social media as online message boards and group video chat services like Skype and Google Hangouts.

A history of Tillingbourne Valley

Married life, soldiers in war, the triumph over age