Books by Scott La Counte

Google can do pretty much anything--email, word processing, and even hardware. This book will walk you through how to use the most popular Google programs and hardware. It includes Chromebook, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà Say Goodbye to Cable ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàAlmost everyone has or is thinking about cutting the cable cord. But it can be confusing. There are several options when it comes to media players...and once you get a media player, there are dozens and dozens of different services to add to it to stream actual content!If you are already invested into the Apple ecosystem, then Apple TV is a good option. It 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.With Apple TV, you aren''t just paying for a media box that can play movies. You''re paying for something that sort of does everything-plays games, apps, and even mirrors other Apple products. In some ways, it''s like a minicomputer attached to your TV screen.This guide is an introduction to the newest Apple TV (which was originally released in October 2017); but if you have the earlier 2015 model, that''s fine-you''ll even find it useful if you have the earlier models (though some of the features won''t be here). It''s based on TVOS 14, which is the newest Apple TV operating system.It will teach you the basics, then move on to how to really get the most out of your purchase; it will also cover how to make the switch from cable to streaming TV and cover one of Apple''s newest services: Apple TV+.Some of the topics include:Basic Apple TV UIUsing the remoteUsing picture in pictureUsing multiple audio sourcesPlaying music and podcastsInstalling and removing appsPlaying photosApple TV serviceHow to cut cableThere''s something for everyone here, so if you''re ready to take your entertainment to the next level, let''s go!

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà Get started with Apple TV ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàTired of paying too much for cable? Who can blame you? It''s time to get streaming!Apple TV is an investment, but can if you do it right, then you can make up that investment quickly by saving on cable costs.There are, of course, other media player options, but Apple TV is arguably one of the best. It''s slick. It''s fast. It''s everything you''d expect from Apple. But if you already know all this, but are confused about how it actually works, then this book can help.This book will guide you through all the features you should know-like picture in picture and installing apps. It will also give you a rundown of all the most popular streaming services out there available on Apple TV (like Disney+ and Hulu).This guide is an introduction to the newest Apple TV (originally released in October 2017); but if you have the earlier 2015 model, that''s fine-you''ll even find it useful if you have the earlier models (though some of the features won''t be here).Some of the topics include:Basic Apple TV UIUsing the remoteUsing picture in pictureUsing multiple audio sourcesPlaying music and podcastsInstalling and removing appsPlaying photosApple TV serviceHow to cut cableThe book is based on "Getting Started with Apple TV" but includes an extra section on accessibility.If you are ready to take your entertainment to the next level, let''s go!

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà Get started with the HomePod Mini ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàWhen the HomePod launched in 2018, critics praised its sound quality while also questioning how it would ever compete in the competitive smart speaker market. Critics'' speculation was mostly correct for several years; the price of the stunning sounding speaker was too great for most consumers.Things changed in 2020. Apple had spent years perfecting the HomePod and was ready to power their knowledge into something smaller and cheaper: the HomePod mini.The HomePod mini lacks the multiple speakers of its larger companion but still offers a robust, room-filling sound. Unlike many budget smart speakers, the HomePod mini is more than a cheap stocking stuffer that gets passed around like gadget fruitcake; it is proof that Apple is ready to disrupt the industry and become a smart speaker leader.Disclaimer: Please note, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà Learn how to use MacBook Air ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàMacBook Air was a revolutionary computer-so thin it was literally pulled from an enveloped when it was first announced years ago.That was years ago, however; thin, lightweight computers are not exactly revolutionary. In 2020, MacBook Air got important again when Apple announced the M1 chip. Suddenly these thin and light computers were also faster than computers more expensive.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly. For that reason, it''s not as comprehensive as other guides. It''s for new users.It will also cover how to successfully make the transition from Windows to Mac.Some of the covered features include:What''s new to macOS Big Sur How you do all those Windows "things" on a Mac Apple Services Using Siri Setting up Internet and Email Using Sidecar Using Control CenterDownloading / Updating appsOrganizing photos Using SafariProtecting your privacyManaging your passwordsSending, replying, and pinning messages Multitasking And much, much more! Are you ready to start enjoying the new macOS? Then let''s get started! ΓÇïNote: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial. It is based off of "MacOS Big Sur: Getting Started With MacOS 11."

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà Get started with the 2020 MacBook Pro ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàMacBook Pro is faster than ever! Awesome! But how do you use it?This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly. For that reason, it''s not as comprehensive as other guides. It''s for new users.It will also cover how to successfully make the transition from Windows to Mac.Some of the covered features include:What''s new to macOS Big Sur How you do all those Windows "things" on a Mac Apple Services Using Siri Setting up Internet and Email Using Sidecar Using Control CenterProtecting your privacyManaging your passwordsSending, replying, and pinning messages Multitasking And much, much more! Are you ready to start enjoying the new macOS? Then let''s get started!Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial. It is based off of "MacOS Big Sur: Getting Started With MacOS 11."

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà Get started with the 2020 Mac Mini ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàApple made one of the biggest updates to Mac Mini in years in 2020. The new M1 chip makes it faster than ever-but how do you use it?This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly. For that reason, it''s not as comprehensive as other guides. It''s for new users.It will also cover how to successfully make the transition from Windows to Mac.Some of the covered features include:What''s new to macOS Big Sur How you do all those Windows "things" on a Mac Apple Services Using Siri Setting up Internet and Email Using Sidecar Using Control CenterDownloading / Updating appsOrganizing photos Using SafariProtecting your privacyManaging your passwordsSending, replying, and pinning messages Multitasking And much, much more! Are you ready to start enjoying the new macOS? Then let''s get started!Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial. It is based off of "MacOS Big Sur: Getting Started With MacOS 11."

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà iOS 14 is here...now how do you use it?!  ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàEach fall, a new iOS comes to iPhones everywhere and it is packed with features! This year is no different. Widgets, App Library, Picture in Picture video playback, Messages redefined, a more powerful Safari browser, and App Clips are just a few of the many features introduced this year!If you''ve already had an iPhone (or maybe several), then chances are you already know how it works. But if you want to do even more with the device and want a guide that will explain it in simple terms, then read on!This guide is formatted in a way to help you use your phone (and all its powerful features) as quickly as possible. I purposely have written this guide to be a little more casual and fun than what you expect from most iPhone manuals. The iPhone is a fun gadget, and any guide should be an equally fun read.Some of the included topics:What''s new to iOS 14Using an iPhone that doesn''t have a Home buttonUsing Face IDHow to use Picture in Picture for movies and TV showsHow to add widgets to your Home screenOrganizing apps with the App LibraryBuying, removing, rearranging, updating appsTaking, editing, organizing and sharing photosApple Services (Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Card, iCloud, and Fitness+)Using SiriUsing pre-installed apps like Notes, Calendar, Reminders, and moreMaking phone calls and sending messagesCreating Animoji''sMust have appsAnd much, much more!Are you ready to start enjoying your new iPhone? Then let''s get started!This guide is not endorsed by Apple, Inc,. and should be considered unofficial.