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Windows 11 is a major evolution of the Windows operating system, and Windows 11 in easy steps will guide you through discovering the key features and functions. In concise language, this best-selling guide takes you through the essentials, a step at a time. Areas covered include:The new Desktop, Start button and Start menu.Customizable widgets that display real-time information such as newsfeeds and weather. The Microsoft Teams Chat app and the Mail app to keep in touch for work, and with friends and family. Using Android apps on Windows 11. Snap layouts for displaying and managing multiple apps within a single screen. Keeping your files organized, and keeping Windows running in tip-top condition. Ideal for those who want to grasp the essentials quickly and easily. Suitable for Seniors and Windows newbies as well as those upgrading to the new version. Covers Windows 11 on desktop and laptop computers.

"Microsoft Teams in easy steps is the perfect guide to understanding Teams and becoming a fully-integrated team player."--Provided by publisher.

The ability to communicate in writing is one of the most effective and key business skills. Whether you're drafting a lengthy company report or sending a short email to colleagues, it's vital to get it right. That means being clear and concise, and writing in a style that's acceptable to the reader. If your writing is difficult to understand or written in an inappropriate style, it won't be effective.When problems arise within any organization, they can often be traced back to a breakdown in communication. Clear and succinct writing is a skill which no organization, big or small, private or public, can afford to neglect. Effective Business Writing in easy steps will enable you to quickly master this skill. Effective Business Writing in easy steps is the ideal guide for anyone who needs guidance with writing in the workplace. Its clear, concise, easy-to-read style means that you'll soon master the fundamental skills to communicate effectively in business. It covers the basic tools such as plain English, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar, to preparing and checking your presentation, then how to put it into practice when writing documents such as letters, emails, notes, reports and speeches and many more.

Are you struggling to stay afloat in a sea of paperwork, emails, meetings and an ever-growing to-do list? Are you working longer and longer hours ina vain attempt to catch up and, any time you do, there's another pile of work for you? Don't worry, you are not alone and help is at hand. Effective Time Management in easy steps shows how to work smarter by making the time you spend at work really effective. You "can" do it, and you'll be amazed at how much more you can get done when you optimize your time. Effective Time Management in easy steps even offers practical help to plan your future, have more free time outside work - and the energy to enjoy it!

Successful Selling in easy steps is packed with great tips and advice on selling. It will help you plan each stage of selling from developing the right mental frame to making the final sale - all in easy steps. Some of the areas addressed are: Have a positive and competitive attitude to ensure that you achieve all of the goals that you set yourself or are set for you Develop outstanding communications skills Learn how to gain valuable information with great questioning techniques Plan your time, customers and sales call to optimize your efficiency and effectiveness Close your sales presentations early to maximize your productivity Negotiate the best deal to ensure a long lasting and mutually rewarding business relationship An indispensable guide for anyone wanting to sharpen their selling skills for personal development or for professional necessity.

Understanding and working slavishly to set leadership models can mean missing some of the fundamental elements that will make you an effective leader - being true to yourself and others whilst at the same time maximizing your own strengths and personality characteristics. Leadership in easy steps provides a pragmatic and practical look at the key elements that will help you to become a truly effective leader of people.Leadership in easy steps is designed to help you discover more about you, your personal strengths and your potential and so become a genuinely inspirational leader of people.As well as describing some of the fundamental elements of leadership, Leadership in easy steps also provides a number of simple exercises and assessment techniques that will help you determine your own unique style of leadership.Areas covered include:Role of a LeaderLeadership Behaviour & Adapting to SituationsEmpowering PeopleGenerating Ideas & Developing TalentTurning Visions Into RealityDecision Making and Managing RiskMaximizing Performance

London by Smartphone is a city guidebook for the digital age, offering unique insight into the city and giving you the chance to put your smartphone to excellent use as your traveling companion!London by Smartphone concentrates on photo locations for capturing iconic shots of the most famous sights in the city, and also some less well-known locations that nevertheless offer excellent photographic opportunities. The second main element of the book details walks around the city, that can easily be incorporated into any city break. Each photo spot has clear what3words references for getting to the required location and where to stand when you get there. It also provides background information about the photo subjects, lists nearby refreshments options and other notable attractions in the vicinity. The nearest tube station to each location is also provided.The top photo sights include:Buckingham PalaceBig BenHouses of ParliamentTower of LondonTower BridgeSt. Paul's CathedralTrafalgar SquareThe hidden sights show a different side to the city, and these include:The quirky Hardy TreeThe thought-provoking Postman's ParkThe aquatic Little VeniceThe street art of the Leake Street ArchesThe walks covered in the book (complete with distances and estimated number of steps) are: Jubilee Loop Walk. Thames Walk. </strong Hyde Park Walk. Monopoly Walk. Spitalfields and Whitechapel Walk. Getting the best out of a smartphone camera is also looked at, so you can take the best photos possible, feel confident using your smartphone camera, and concentrate all your attention on the photo subjects.

Agile Project Management is an iterative approach to planning and guiding project processes that breaks them down into smaller cycles called sprints, or iterations. Just as in Agile software development, an Agile project is completed in small sections.Supported by two companion titles: Scrum in easy steps (print and ebook versions) and Earned Value Management in easy steps (ebook only).Four new chapters added to this third edition.Includes free, downloadable templates to get readers started.

Chromebooks in easy steps illustrates all the clever features of this versatile, budget-friendly alternative to a Windows laptop or MacBook. Covering all Chromebook models, it:Demystifies what a Chromebook is and how it differs from other types of laptops and tablets.Shows how to get your Chromebook up and running in no time. Guides you through the Chrome web browser, Gmail and other key apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Reveals how to make video calls using a variety of services, to stay in touch with friends and family. Shows how to connect your Chromebook to external devices including printers. Demonstrates how to upload and organize your photos, videos, and documents in the Cloud. Covers how to make documents available offline when you don't have an internet connection. Guides you through how to watch TV and movies, and how to download and use Android apps and games. Provides guidance on maintenance and troubleshooting. Ideal for anyone new to the Chromebook, including Senior readers.Table of Contents:Introducing ChromebooksGetting Up and RunningNavigating the Chrome OS DesktopKeyboard and TouchpadUsing the Chrome BrowserCommunicating with GmailGoogle DriveOffice and ProductivityMedia and EntertainmentAdding and Managing AppsVideo CallingCasting and ConnectingMaintenance and Troubleshooting

macOS Monterey (macOS 12) is the latest version of the powerful operating system for Apple Mac computers. macOS Monterey in easy steps is the latest edition of this acclaimed guide that'll help you get more from your Mac. It covers: Getting around your Mac, iMac or MacBook and setting it up to suit the way you work.Apps to help with everyday tasks and for entertainment and communication. Backing up, security and maintenance. Key new features in macOS Monterey: the upgraded FaceTime app for sharing music and movies when on a FaceTime call; Quick Notes for making notes directly from other apps; Focus to control your notifications to avoid distractions when working or dining; enhanced Safari, Messages and Maps apps, and more! Ideal for newcomers to the stylish world of Apple Macs and for those seeking to get more from their Mac computer. Table of ContentsIntroducing macOS MontereyGetting Up and RunningFinderNavigating in macOSmacOS AppsGetting ProductiveInternet and CommunicationDigital LifestyleSharing macOSNetworkingMaintaining macOS

A new title in The QuestKids children's series that was launched by In Easy Steps in 2018, designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with Python - Create Amazing Graphics introduces coding in Python through a variety of projects. Each one teaches new coding concepts and results in some amazing graphics.Python is a powerful, text-based programming language essential to grasp for serious coding but can be dull to learn. This book focuses on inspired learning. Step-by-step, it illustrates how to use Python code to create exciting and colourful graphics - making learning Python great fun!Learn Python code to:Use random numbers to create unique artworkMix colours together using variables to create amazing effectsUse loops to repeat your code and create intricate patternsCode your own functions and build up your own designs

A new title in The QuestKids children's series that is designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with HTML & JavaScript - Create Epic Computer Games is ideal for readers who want to learn the basics of making games with HTML and JavaScript - programming languages used by professional game developers.Step-by-step, this book will guide you to create your own epic computer games.Ideal for coders with some experience who are now ready to take their coding to the next level! You'll learn how to: Use HTML & JavaScript to code a series of games.Make images move and respond to keyboard presses.Draw objects on the HTML canvas, and use variables and timers.Import images and add sounds to personalize your projects.Develop your skills and build some amazing games! To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website.

Coding with Scratch - Create Fantastic Driving Games will take you from Scratch basics through to creating your own fantastic driving games in easy steps. Each game comes with challenges to take you to the next level of coding. Even includes mods to make your games more exciting. Have fun and amaze your friends and family! You'll learn how to:Use code to make a series of driving games including parking, racing, scrolling and two-player games.Design your own game levels, cars and tracks.Use variables to keep the score and to store the speed in your games.Add sounds and create your own code blocks and functions.To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website.

This is the second title in The QuestKids children's series, designed to make learning fun for children.Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games shows kids how to create amazing platform games with Scratch. They will learn how to: Use code to make a series of games where sprites leap from platform to platform.Design different levels, draw graphics, and make simple animations. Use variables to keep the score and to simulate gravity in games. Make code blocks and functions. Add sound to bring games to life. Starting with an introduction about how Scratch works, this book is suitable for beginners but with lots of tips, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders. To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website. This is the UK English edition.

Assembly x64 Programming in easy steps shows how to write code to create your own computer programs. It contains separate chapters demonstrating how to store and manipulate data in 64-bit registers, how to control program flow, and how to create reusable blocks of code in program functions. It includes demonstrations of parallel processing with 128-bit Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) and 256-bit Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX).Assembly x64 Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in modern x64 Assembly language on Windows. The code in the listed steps within the book is color-coded, making it easier for beginners to grasp. There are complete step-by-step example programs that demonstrate each aspect of coding, together with screenshots that illustrate the actual output when each program is executed.Includes free, downloadable source code to get you started straightaway!

Whether you are upgrading to Microsoft 365 from a previous version or using it for the very first time, Microsoft 365 in easy steps will take you through the key features so you can be productive straight away. In bite-size chunks, it shows how to:Create reports, newspapers, cards and bookletsCalculate and manage financial mattersPerfect presentations and slide showsEmail, keep in touch and stay organizedAccess notes anywhere on any deviceCollaborate with others to work on documentsPacked with handy tips and time-saving shortcuts, Microsoft 365 in easy steps is a great investment for all Microsoft 365 users, whether you are new to the Microsoft 365 suite or just upgrading. Covers Microsoft 365 and Office 2019.