Access 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Alison Balter
Access 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Alison Balter
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2013-04-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133260895
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Make the most of Access 2013—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to master Access and use it to build powerful, useful databases of all kinds—even web application databases! Even if you’ve never used Access before, you’ll learn how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Access has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Access® 2013 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using Microsoft’s incredibly powerful new Access 2013 database program... simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Create tables to efficiently store and navigate your data • Build queries that retrieve exactly the information you want • Design intuitive forms that help your users work more efficiently • Build reports that answer key questions intuitively and visually • Learn easy techniques for designing more reliable databases • Work faster with AutoForms, AutoReports, and other shortcuts • Automate repetitive tasks and build more polished databases with macros • Share Access data with Excel, SQL Server, and other applications • Solve complex problems with advanced query, form, and reporting techniques • Build modern web databases that serve users through browsers • Run your database on the cloud through Microsoft Office 365 • Construct a complete database application from start to finish • And much more... Alison Balter, President of InfoTech Services Group, Inc., has spent 25 years training and consulting on Microsoft Access and related applications with top organizations such as Cisco, Shell, Accenture, Northrop, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Prudential, Transamerica, Fox Broadcasting, and the U.S. Navy. She travels throughout North America delivering seminars on Access and has authored 14 books and videos for Pearson, including Microsoft Access 2010 LiveLessons and Alison Balter’s Mastering Access 2007 Development. She is past president of the Independent Computer Consultants Association of Los Angeles. Category: Databases Covers: Microsoft® Access® 2013 User Level: Beginning

Project 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Brian Kennemer
Project 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Brian Kennemer
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2013-07-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133353648
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Make the most of Project 2013—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Project 2013, and use it to efficiently manage every phase of your project, from up-front planning through project completion and post-mortems. Even if you’ve never used Microsoft Project before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project 2013 has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Project® 2013 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to running real projects with Project 2013... simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Master today’s best project management techniques • Use Project 2013 to solve many key project management problems • Master Project’s revamped interface, from Start screen to Backstage • Leverage Project 2013’s best new features in your day-to-day work • Get comfortable with the Project Window and its powerful views • Set up realistic project schedules and calendars • Add new tasks, dependencies, and resources • Create budgets, track costs, and quickly resolve cost overruns • Smoothly reflect changes in your project • Report on progress, from completed work to anticipated finish dates • Strengthen decision-making with dashboards, plans, and timelines • Streamline processes by integrating Project with SharePoint and Office • Securely share project data with team participants and stakeholders • Improve efficiency by customizing Project’s interface to your needs • Coherently manage complex project portfolios • Extend project management to smartphones, tablets, and the cloud Brian Kennemer, Microsoft MVP for Project and Project Server, has worked with Project since 1997. He served on the Microsoft Consulting Services Global Enterprise Project Management team for five years, and has helped several Microsoft Partners design and deploy Project Server-based systems. Sonia Atchison has worked with Microsoft Project since 1999. In 2006, she joined Microsoft’s writing team, producing extensive help content, videos, and content for Office.com and TechNet.

Outlook 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Diane Poremsky
Outlook 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Diane Poremsky
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2013-08-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133383113
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Make the most of Outlook 2013–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to learn Outlook and use it to efficiently manage all your contacts and communications! Even if you’ve never used Outlook before, you’ll learn how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Outlook has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Outlook 2013 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using Microsoft’s incredibly powerful new Outlook 2013 program...simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Regain control and automatically get rid of junk email • Make email more efficient • Create appointments, events, meeting invitations, and reminders • Publish and share your calendar • Manage contacts, Facebook friends, and LinkedIn connections with People Hub • Use Tasks and To-Do Lists more effectively • Sync Outlook data across multiple devices, including smartphones and tablets • Make the most of Outlook together with Exchange and SharePoint • Use Peeks to instantly find what you need without changing views • Track your life with Color Categories, Folders, and Outlook 2013’s improved Search • Run mail or email merges from within Outlook • Efficiently manage and protect your Outlook data files • And much more... Diane Poremsky has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional since 1999 for her knowledge and support of Microsoft Outlook. She founded Outlook Tips (outlook-tips.net) and operates The Outlook and Exchange Solutions Center (slipstick.com). Her weekly newsletter, Exchange Outlook Messaging, has 7,000+ subscribers, and her Outlook Daily Tips email reaches 5,000+ subscribers. Her books include Sams Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours. Sherry Kinkoph Gunter has authored more than 50 computer books on a wide variety of topics, including Word 2013 Absolute Beginner’s Guide and several other books on Microsoft Office.

Excel 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Tracy Syrstad
Excel 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Tracy Syrstad
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2013-03-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 013335394X
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Make the most of Excel 2013–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to master Excel...use it to build powerful, trustworthy, easy-to-understand workbooks...discover hidden patterns and make better decisions...visualize data so everyone understands it...share and present workbooks on the web, tablets, anywhere! Even if you’ve never used Excel before, you’ll learn how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Excel has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Excel 2013 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using Microsoft’s incredibly powerful new Excel 2013 spreadsheet program...simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Quickly create, edit, and format workbooks Enter formulas and use functions effectively Enter data more rapidly, easily, consistently, and accurately Master powerful ways to sort, filter, consolidate, or group data Visualize information through great charts, PivotTables, and Sparklines Illustrate workbooks with images, shapes, and SmartArt Explore and analyze data more easily with Excel 2013’s amazing new Power View Share, print, present, and secure your workbooks Store your workbooks online with SkyDrive Work with macros Build immense power into worksheet cells with UDFs

Visio 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Chris Roth
Visio 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Chris Roth
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2013-03-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789750872
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Make the most of Visio2013 -- without becoming a technical expert! Visio 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide is the fastest way to get comfortable and productive with the newest version of Visio, use its powerful new tools, and extend it to the web and the latest mobile devices. Whether you're new to Visioor you're one of the millions who've used previous versions, this practical, approachable book will show you how to do exactly what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Friendly, direct, and patient, this book reveals Visio2013's power, and helps you quickly master its updated interface. World-renowned Visiotutorial author Chris Roth provides step-by-step instructions for every task requiring more than one step. He presents screenshots guiding you through complex processes, and illustrations demonstrating the touch gestures you need to run Visio on the latest tablets and Windows 8 devices. Along the way, he covers key Visio 2013 improvements that simplify diagramming, help you build more attractive visuals, allow for dynamic diagram updates with real-time data; and make it easier to collaborate with others on your team.

Outlook 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Diane Poremsky
Outlook 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Diane Poremsky
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2013-03-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789750910
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Make the most of Outlook2013 -- without becoming a technical expert! Outlook 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide is the fastest way to get comfortable and productive with the newest version of Outlook, use its powerful new tools, and extend it to the web and the latest mobile devices. Whether you're new to Outlookor you're one of the millions who've used previous versions, this practical, approachable book will show you how to do exactly what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. World-renowned Outlooktutorial author Diane Poremsky reveals Outlook2013's power, helps you quickly master its updated interface, and teaches you how to do all this, and more: * Use Peeks to instantly find what you need without changing views * Set up email just the way you want, and sync only your newest mail * Completely control message flow, and regain control over your email life * Use advanced email features such as message tracking and deferred delivery * Create and work with calendar appointments and meeting invitations * Publish and share your calendar * Use Contacts, Tasks, and To-Do Lists more efficiently * Link Outlook to social networks * Sync and share Outlook data, and use powerful Exchange and SharePoint sharing features * Track your life with Color Categories, Folders, and Outlook 2013's improved Search * Run mail/email merges from within Outlook * Efficiently manage and protect your Outlook data files

Wireless Networking Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Michael R. Miller
Wireless Networking Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Michael R. Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 678
Release: 2013-02-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133381307
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Make the most of your wireless network...without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to connect all your wireless devices, get great performance with everything from streaming media to printing, stay safe and secure, and do more with Wi-Fi than you ever thought possible! Even if you’ve never set up or run a network before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Wireless networking has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple wireless networking could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to creating, using, troubleshooting, and doing more with your wireless network...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do, at home or in your business! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Buy the right equipment without overspending • Reliably connect Windows PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets, game consoles, Blu-ray players, smartphones, and more • Get great performance from all your networked devices • Smoothly stream media without clogging your entire network • Store music and movies so you can play them anywhere in your home • Keep neighbors and snoopers out of your network • Share the files you want to share–and keep everything else private • Automatically back up your data across the network • Print from anywhere in the house–or from anywhere on Earth • Extend your network to work reliably in larger homes or offices • Set up a “guest network” for visiting friends and family • View streaming videos and other web content on your living room TV • Control your networked devices with your smartphone or tablet • Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and get online in your car • Find and log onto hotspots, both public and hidden • Quickly troubleshoot common wireless network problems Michael Miller is the world’s #1 author of beginning computer books. He has written more than 100 best-selling books over the past two decades, earning an international reputation for his friendly and easy-to-read style, practical real-world advice, technical accuracy, and exceptional ability to demystify complex topics. His books for Que include Computer Basics Absolute Beginner’s Guide; Facebook for Grown-Ups; My Pinterest; Ultimate Digital Music Guide; Speed It Up! A Non-Technical Guide for Speeding Up Slow PCs, and Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource. Category: Networking Covers: Wireless Networking User Level: Beginning

Scrivener Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Jennifer Ackerman Kettell
Scrivener Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Jennifer Ackerman Kettell
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2013-06-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133432718
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Far more than a word processor, Scrivener helps you organize and brainstorm even the most complex writing project, bring together your research, and write more efficiently and successfully than ever before. Long available for Mac, there’s now a Windows version, too. Thousands of writers and aspiring writers are discovering this powerful, low-cost tool. Now, there’s an up-to-the-minute, easy guide to the latest versions of Scrivener for both Mac and Windows: Scrivener Absolute Beginner’s Guide. Written by working novelist and experienced computer book author Jennifer Kettell, this guide doesn’t just present features and menus: it presents Scrivener in the context of your creative workflow, so you can make the most of this amazing software. Kettell draws on years of Scrivener experience and private tutoring to help you use Scrivener in both fiction and non-fiction projects, including screenwriting and academic writing. This book is as authoritative as it gets. Kettell not only wrote it in Scrivener: screen captures show her work in progress, and identify powerful ways to use Scrivener to improve productivity. Her book has been tech edited by the Literature & Latte software team member who serves as main liaison for the Scrivener Windows product to ensure that the Windows version is covered as thoroughly as the Mac version. You’ll learn how to: · Integrate Scrivener into your own personal workflow · Get to know Scrivener’s interface and customize it to your workstyle · Write, organize, storyboard, plot, and edit your document · Create custom templates to manage manuscripts, brainstorming, and research · Use keywords and metadata to keep track of complex projects · Track your progress and backing up your work · Generate a completed manuscript · Create an e-book from your manuscript · Discover new uses for Scrivener Throughout, Kettell clearly identifies differences between the Mac and Windows versions of Scrivener, so you’re never frustrated by searching for a feature that isn’t there. Scrivener Absolute Beginner’s Guide is simple, clear, non-technical, and written from the viewpoint of a professional writer for other writers. It’s the Scrivener guide thousands of writers have been waiting for.