Android and Arduino: Take the Physical World Mobile With the Mega ADK

Android and Arduino: Take the Physical World Mobile With the Mega ADK Review

Getting Started with the Arduino Mega ADK is a thorough overview of what is capable with the official Arduino ADK board. It starts with a very brief explanation of what Arduino and Android are in case the reader is picking this subject up for the first time. Once the reader has a solid grasp of what they'll be working with, the book gives a short overview of all the features included in the Arduino board such as: the purpose of specialized pins (such as analog and digital Input/Output).

After the hardware overview, the reader will learn how to prepare their computer to program hardware with the Arduino IDE, Eclipse (or the Android programming IDE of their choice), and installing the SDK to get access to Google's libraries. Finally the reader will build two or three simple projects to experience how Android and Arduino can talk to each other ver the Arduino Mega ADK's USB Host interface. The book finishes with the reader learning how to access the remaining sensors and features (GPS, Wifi, Bluetooth, NFC, and etc.). When they're done, readers will be able to produce their own polished works of technical art.

The Mobile Marketing Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Mobile Marketing Campaigns

The Mobile Marketing Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Mobile Marketing Campaigns Review

Mobile technology not only lets marketers reach customers where they are, it allows them to engage mobile users by targeting their immediate and specific needs. Giving users what they want when they want it is the unique value proposition of mobile marketing, and businesses, agencies, and nonprofits of all types and sizes can create successful campaigns without breaking the bank. In this practical handbook, mobile marketing consultant Kim Dushinski offers easy-to-follow advice for firms that want to interact with mobile users, build stronger customer relationships, reach a virtually unlimited number of prospects, and gain competitive advantage by making the move to mobile now. If your organization wants to reach mobile device users locally, nationally, or within a specific demographic niche The Mobile Marketing Handbook will help you put your message in the palms of their hands.

Hacking Mobile Phones

Hacking Mobile Phones Review

The mobile phone is the most successful digital device on the planet and has revolutionized the way we lead our lives. Mobile phones have become a useful and indispensable part of modern life but with them have brought a combination of safety, security, and privacy fears. "Hacking Mobile Phones," is the first book to tackle this growing concern and hot technology topic. Written for anyone who wants to educate and prepare themselves against a growing number of mobile phone security threats, the book will appeal to both a hardcore technical audience as well as those who just want to know how to protect their mobile phone. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the most common and dangerous mobile phone related security threats and reveals the tools, techniques, and methods that criminals use to break into mobile phones. Written in an approachable style, the book features Real-life case studies, numerous examples, graphics, tips, and a quick reference appendix that make understanding the technical concepts presented easy.

Mobile Application Security

Mobile Application Security Review

Secure today's mobile devices and applications

Implement a systematic approach to security in your mobile application development with help from this practical guide. Featuring case studies, code examples, and best practices, Mobile Application Security details how to protect against vulnerabilities in the latest smartphone and PDA platforms. Maximize isolation, lockdown internal and removable storage, work with sandboxing and signing, and encrypt sensitive user information. Safeguards against viruses, worms, malware, and buffer overflow exploits are also covered in this comprehensive resource.

• Design highly isolated, secure, and authenticated mobile applications
• Use the Google Android emulator, debugger, and third-party security tools
• Configure Apple iPhone APIs to prevent overflow and SQL injection attacks
• Employ private and public key cryptography on Windows Mobile devices
• Enforce fine-grained security policies using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server
• Plug holes in Java Mobile Edition, SymbianOS, and WebOS applications
• Test for XSS, CSRF, HTTP redirects, and phishing attacks on WAP/Mobile HTML applications
• Identify and eliminate threats from Bluetooth, SMS, and GPS services

Himanshu Dwivedi is a co-founder of iSEC Partners (www.isecpartners.com), an information security firm specializing in application security. Chris Clark is a principal security consultant with iSEC Partners. David Thiel is a principal security consultant with iSEC Partners.

Mobile Communications

Mobile Communications Review

This is a technical introduction to the current developments within Mobile communications. It allows the reader to assess new developments, how to harness new technologies and how to improve existing systems. Although it does not evangelise, it does allow readers to keep abreast of new technologies and current trends.

COMPUTER GURU SECURITY GUIDE: How to Protect Your Computer, Your Mobile Devices & Your Information On & Off the Internet

COMPUTER GURU SECURITY GUIDE: How to Protect Your Computer, Your Mobile Devices & Your Information On & Off the Internet Review

COMPUTER GURU SECURITY GUIDE – available on this site in editions for a PC, Mac, Kindle, iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry or Android.

Easy, essential (but often overlooked) security for everyone using computers, cellphones or other tech tools:

Do you know how to protect the privacy of your emails, bank transactions and your office work while working wirelessly on your laptop in public (e.g., at a café, library, hotel or airport)?

Do you know how to set up a simple, secure wireless network?

Do you know how to protect yourself when using Bluetooth?

Do you know how easy it is to backup and disaster-proof your computers?

You can learn all this and much more for under and in just 50 pages with the COMPUTER GURU SECURITY GUIDE. This e-book shows you how to protect yourself, your computer and your mobile devices—on and off the Internet.


Praise for the acclaimed TEACH YOUR COMPUTER TO DANCE paperback book by Don Silver and Susan Silver:

You can pick any page at random and find yourself saying, that’s a good idea. -- Andrew Kantor, Technology Columnist, USA TODAY

I learned something new on almost every page. -- Andrew Blackman, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

Great book for the computer genius or novice. It's a must-have book for people of all professions. -- Rochelle Stewart, The Boston Herald

I like this book a lot. It’s written by people who know what they’re talking about and who are up on the latest PC and Internet technologies. --Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, Oxford University, and Co-Founder of Harvard Law School’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society

Highly recommended for all computer users. Full of practical tips and sound advice presented in an easy-to-read format. -- Suzi Turner, Spyware Researcher and Consultant, owner of SpywareWarrior.com and writer of the Spyware Confidential blog, ZDNet.com

Has dozens of expert tips for securing your computing experience. It also contains a ton of great advice for readers of any level. -- Roger A. Grimes, Security Adviser Columnist, InfoWorld, and author of four books on computer security

TABLE OF CONTENTS of the COMPUTER GURU SECURITY GUIDE

1 The Dangers Out There

Mobile Devices Warning

Mac Warning

Printer and Photocopier Warning

Privacy Warning

Wireless Warning

Malware

Protecting Yourself



2 Lowering Your Profile and Risks

How to Lower Your Internet Profile

Make Your Social Networking Settings More Private

Restrict Remote Access and Control

Do More Private Browsing on the Internet

Set Up Your Internet Security and Privacy Levels

More Secure Sites for Your Sensitive Data

Be Careful How You Answer Website Security Questions

Cookies, Flash Cookies and Beacons

Restricting Bluetooth Broadcasting

How Bluetooth Works

The Dangers of Bluetooth

19 Ways to Better Protect Yourself When Using Bluetooth Passwords

File Sharing and Access to Information

Security Issues with Desktop Search Programs

Security Issues with Search Engines

Leaving No Traces While Out

Keep from Getting Burned at Hot Spots

Email at Hot Spots

Turn Your USB Drive into a Stealth Drive

Routers

Wireless Routers and Networks

Make Your Wireless Router More Secure

Encryption

Lowering Your Risks Off the Internet



3 Arming Your Computer

Software Firewall

Software Updates

Weekly Disaster-Prevention Program

More Disaster Prevention/Recovery Strategies

Index