iPad for Seniors: Get Started Quickly with the User Friendly iPad (Computer Books for Seniors series)

iPad for Seniors: Get Started Quickly with the User Friendly iPad (Computer Books for Seniors series) Review

Getting the most out of the iPad is made easy with this thorough guide. These portable, multimedia devices have endless capabilities, and this book includes a quick reference, tips and tricks, and a troubleshooting guide, providing the basics for seniors who want to get started using their iPad. Each chapter is broken down into small, concise, step-by-step instructions that can be followed at any pace. The guide goes on to explain how to use the device to access the internet, write e-mails, jot down notes, maintain a calendar or agenda, view photos and videos, and listen to music. It also instructs how to use the App Store, where other interesting applications can be downloaded free of charge or for a small fee. With large-print type and an extensive index, this is the best resource for seniors looking to learn all about their iPad.

Voice & Data Communications Handbook, Fifth Edition (McGraw-Hill Communication Series)

Voice & Data Communications Handbook, Fifth Edition (McGraw-Hill Communication Series) Review

The Definitive Telecommunications Reference--Fully Updated

Understand cutting-edge telecommunication and networking technologies using this straightforward, real-world implementation guide.  Fully revised to cover all of the latest transmission protocols, Voice & Data Communications Handbook, Fifth Edition covers all the bases-from analog transmission, VPNs, and LANs to DSL, CATV, WiFi, VoIP, and GSM. This authoritative volume covers the ins-and-outs of each vital topic, supplies practical examples and solutions, and provides helpful self-tests.  You'll also find up-to-date information on regulatory standards, switches, routers, frame relay, and security procedures.

• Use new wireless technologies
• Understand the building blocks of analog transmission-bandwith, amplitude, and frequency
• Provide transparent communications using the OSI model and seven-layer architecture
• Comply with local and federal regulations and RBOCs
• Transmit information using routers, SS7, PBX, and KTS switches
• Send and receive data across TCP/IP, wireless, cellular, and optical systems
• Create a connection using a modem
• Connect to multiple VPNs and LANs using frame relay, ATM, and MPLS
• Deploy high-speed broadband access with cable modems, xDSL, and CATV
• Get details on VoIP, SIP, and voice over data services
• Increase bandwidth using IP telephony techniques and PBX equipment