Books by Scott La Counte

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà You got a Galaxy! Where''s the manual?! ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàSmartphones are great! When you know how to use them...But what if you are new to Galaxy? Perhaps you had another Android phone? Or an iPhone? Or maybe you had an ancient Windows phone and this is your first upgrade in years! Don''t worry! This guide has you covered.There are plenty of guides that will tell you every single thing the phone does. They''re great doorstops! This guide is for people who need the basics, and they need them quick! If you are looking for something comprehensive--that tells you how to side load apps and do things the average person who never do, then keep looking. But if you need something that will help you get started, then read on!Inside, you''ll learn about:What makes Galaxy different from iOS, Android, and other smartphonesSetting up your phoneMaking callsInstalling appsAccessibility featuresUsing the cameraSurfing the InternetChanging system settingsAnd much more!This guide also includes a bonus guide on using Gmail!NOTE: This guide is not endorsed by Samsung and should be considered unofficial.

ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà Unlock all the features of your Galaxy phone  ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàWhen it comes to popular phones, most people think about iPhone; that''s a shame because while Apple may dominate the headlines, when it comes to number of phones sold and technology innovation, Samsung frequently has them beat.If you are making the switch from iPhone to Samsung or are upgrading from another Android or Samsung phone, then this guide will walk you through the basics of the OS.You''ll learn about:Setting up your phoneMaking callsInstalling appsUsing the cameraSurfing the InternetChanging system settingsAnd much more!ΓÇïNOTE: This guide is not endorsed by Samsung and should be considered unofficial.

New to iPhone SE? This user guide has you covered! The iPhone SE is the newest (and cheapest) iPhone on the market. So it's got to be a lemon, right? Only if you like lemonade! The iPhone SE is already being hailed as the best budget phone on the market. True, it doesn't have the same hardware as the high-end iPhones that cost over $1,000--but depending on the type of user you are, it may not even matter. If you are a little overwhelmed with everything the iPhone can do, this book will simplify it for you. It's not going to cover everything--if you want to set up a private network or iMAP / POP email account, then keep walking! If you are saying: what is iMAP? Then this book is just for you! The emphasis of the book are the things you'll want to do--like take pictures of your grandkids! Not all those little things that you would never use even if you understood it.It covers things like taking photos. And how to Use Facetime with grandkids. This book walks you through what you need to know step-by-step, and also helps you understand how it's different from other iPhones.It covers only what most people want to know--so you don't have to comb through hundreds of pages of tech-speak just to find out how to do a common feature.Some of the many topics it covers: What's new to iOS 13 Buying, removing, rearranging, updating apps Taking, editing, organizing and sharing photos Apple Services (Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Card, iCloud) Using Siri Using pre-installed apps like Notes, Calendar, Reminders, and more Making phone calls and sending messages AirPods And much, much more!This book is based on the book "Getting Started with the iPhone SE" but includes an expanded section on accessibility (like how to make text easier to see).Are you ready to start enjoying your new iPhone? Then let's get started!

The next generation of iPhone SE has arrived! The iPhone SE is arguably the best budget phone you can buy. It takes stunning photos and videos, is incredibly thin, has an HD screen, and is fast! If you want to make sure you understand how to use all of the features, then keep reading. 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 13 Buying, removing, rearranging, updating apps Taking, editing, organizing and sharing photos Apple Services (Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Card, iCloud) Using Siri Using pre-installed apps like Notes, Calendar, Reminders, and more Making phone calls and sending messages AirPods CarPlay And much, much more!Are you ready to start enjoying your new iPhone? Then let's get started!

You know what a MacBook is, but chances are you spent most of your life with a Windows PC. While there is a learning curve, it's not as hard as you'd think. And there are lots of advantages-especially if you have other Apple products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV. This book is meant to help users who are picking up a MacBook for the first time. While it's based on the MacBook Air (2020 model), you will be fine if you own any other current Mac model.The following topics will be covered inside: What's the difference between all the different Macs and MacBook's Accessibility features How do you do all those Windows "things" on a Mac Using the Magic Mouse and Force Touch Using Siri Using Safari to search the Internet How to find things / how to organize things to make them easy to find Using Sidecar Using Notes Using iWorks Downloading / Updating apps on the App Store Organizing photos Making phone calls and sending messages Multitasking And much, much more!

If you want to create a professional document like a resume or cover letter, then you know where to go: word processing software like Word or Pages. But what if you just want to create well-organized notes?If you are using a Mac, iPad or iPhone, then the choice is obvious: the appropriately named Notes app.On the surface, Notes is a pretty basic text editor; but there’s more than meets the eye, as Notes can do more than just give you a place to add notes. You can add images, format text, sync it across devices, and much more. If you want to get the most out of this powerful little text editor, then read on!

Are Your Ready For Apple To Take Control of Your Classroom?! Apple has made a big push to get into the classroom. But if you are still new to Apple, you might be a little overwhelmed.This bundled collection contains several previously published bestselling guides; it covers iWork, MacOS, and iPadOS.

If you are like the majority of people, you probably use Google Chrome. It's the most popular browser out there. Hundreds of millions of people use it. Using it to Google a funny meme is easy. But do you really understand everything about Google Chrome? There's a lot under the hood, and this book will help break it down.

If you own a Mac, then the Safari browser is the default app for surfing the Internet. But how does it work and is it really worth using over other popular browsers?This book, which is based on The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Safari will help you understand it more. It will teach you all the tricks that will make it a better browsing experience.If you’re ready to make the switch and want to make sure you understand all of the features, then read on!

Microsoft Office used to rule them all. It didn’t matter what computer or operating system you had—if you needed to type something, you used Office.Times have changed! Today there are many Office Suites out there. If you have a Mac, then the best one for you just might be iWork.If you really want to get the most out of it, then this guide will help. It will show you the ropes—including how to do all those things you are used to doing in Office - and help you with some of the features you may not even know about.Ready to get started? Let’s go! 

Are You Ready To Cut the Cable Cord?If you are like most people, then you are probably paying way too much for cable. And if you are like most people, you probably want to know if a media player like Apple TV can help.In a word: yes.There are lots of options out there when it comes to media players, but Apple TV is arguably one of the best. It’s slick. It’s fast. And it just works. It’s everything you’d expect from Apple. But how does it work!This book will guide you through all the features you should know. It will also give you a rundown of all the most popular services out there available on Apple TV (like Disney+ and Hulu).This guide is an introduction to the newest Apple TV (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).The book is based on “Apple TV: A Ridiculously Simple Guide to Getting Started with Apple TV 4K and HD with TVOS 13” but includes an extra section on accessibility.If you are ready to take your entertainment to the next level, let’s go!