“…A graduate of the McGill University School of Computer Science, he spent five years working for Microsoft, where he developed and managed developers on the Visual Basic, Visual J++, and .NET Windows Forms teams. …”

“…Coverage includes Understanding PowerShell’s components and features Setting up your PowerShell scripting environment Creating and using commandlets Using object-oriented pipelining for filtering, sorting, grouping, comparisons, calculations, and more Mastering PowerShell’s uniform navigation model and using it with all types of data Programming command sequences with the PowerShell Script Language Making the most of the PowerShell console and third-party tools Managing processes, event logs, and registry entries Controlling networking, printing, and software installation Manipulating Active Directory and other enterprise services with PowerShell Using PowerShell to enforce stronger system and network security Storing data in files, documents, and databases…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Review Your Firewall LogsScan Your Computer; Restore Your System; Start from Scratch; Restore Your Data; Call In the Pros; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 12. Microsoft Alternatives: Inside the Linux Desktop . .; Introduction; Common Desktop Environments; The X Window System and Window Managers; E-mail and Personal Information Management Clients; Sylpheed; Essential Information; E-mail and PIM Software; Migrating Mail; Web Browsers; Office Application Suites; Running Windows Applications on Linux; Summary; Additional Resources; Part IV: Security Resources …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Chapter 12 Group Policy Software Deployment -- "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz -- Types of Software Deployment -- Assigning and Publishing Software -- Deploying Software Using Group Policy -- ZAP Files -- Software Installation Properties -- Software Package Properties -- Upgrading Software -- Use of Transform Files to Modify Software Packages -- Redeployment of Upgraded Software -- Removal of Software -- Review All the Key Topics -- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory -- Definitions of Key Terms -- Chapter 13 Account Policies and Audit Policies -- "Do I Know This Already?" …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Measuring throughputCompleting the architectural blueprint; Summary; Chapter 4: Designing Your Access Layer; Determining your portal presence; Comparing Web Interface and StoreFront; Reviewing the Access tier diagram; Designing with StoreFront; Requirements for StoreFront; Design decisions for StoreFront; StoreFront recommendations; Customizations; Speeding up StoreFront; Using the application subscription model; Using keywords for StoreFront applications and desktops; Creating sticky applications for StoreFront; Filtering or hiding applications from StoreFront…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The Preview PaneQuick Look; Finder Tabs; The Dock; Setting Up the Dock; Using the Dock; The Finder Toolbar; Icons & Spotlight; Renaming Icons; Selecting Icons; Moving and Copying Icons; Aliases: Icons in Two Places at Once; Finder Tags; The Trash; Get Info; Shortcut Menus, Action Menus; Spotlight; The Searching Window; Customizing Your Searches; Smart Folders; Documents, Programs & Mission Control; The Mac App Store; Other Ways to Get Mac Software; Cocoa and Carbon; Opening OS X Programs; Launchpad; Windows That Auto-Reopen; The Application Menu; The "Heads-Up" Program Switcher…”

“…Already comfortable with JavaScript and HTML? Microsoft has just empowered you to build breakthrough apps for Windows 8. …”

“…Make Microsoft's Surface work—and play—just the way you want it to Microsoft's Surface tablet has the features and personality you're looking for, with a robust environment for business computing that doesn't skimp on fun. …”

“…. • Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod ShuffleTM • Apple’s new iPhoneTM • Purchasing music and movies from the iTunes Store • Using iTunes to rip and burn CDs • Managing music and playlists • Finding cover art and other music file tag information • Dealing with DRM (Digital Rights Management) • Watching movies, TV shows, and other videos • Listening to audiobooks and podcasts • Viewing digital photos and slideshows • Connecting your iPod to a home audio/video system • Using the iPod in your car or boat • Playing iPod games • Using the iPod as a calendar and scheduler • Exercising with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit • Transferring files from your iPod to your PC • Using add-on software programs • iPod accessories • iPod tips, tricks, and hacks • Troubleshooting iPod problems Part 1: Background 1 The History 2 The iPod Family 3 The iPhone Part 2: Operation 4 Using the iPod 5 Using the iTunes Software 6 Using the iTunes Store Part 3: Applications 7 Music 8 Podcasts 9 Audiobooks 10 Photos 11 Videos 12 Games Part 4: Special Uses 13 Using Your iPod in the Living Room 14 Using Your iPod in the Car 15 Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device 16 Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts 17 Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise 18 Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler 19 Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases Part 5: Secrets 20 iPod Tips and Tricks 21 iPod Hacks Part 6: Support 22 iPod Accessories 23 Third-Party Software 24 iPod Troubleshooting Part 7: Appendixes Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Internet games and downloadsApplication stores; Windows antivirus software; Apple computers need antivirus software; Cell phones and tablets; Summary; Chapter 5: Posting Information Online; Kinds of information that shouldnt be posted online; How to protect information that is posted online; Twitter; Facebook; Securing a specific Facebook post; Setting Facebook privacy settings; Flickr; MySpace; Summary; Chapter 6: Who's Watching What You Do?…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Implement the run-time environment -- 6.1 Planning and scenario overview -- 6.1.1 Scenario overview -- 6.1.2 Hardware and software prerequisites -- 6.1.3 Hardware used within the ITSO run-time environment -- 6.1.4 Software used within the ITSO run-time environment -- 6.1.5 Software installation paths and variables -- 6.2 Content Manager node implementation -- 6.2.1 Windows 2000 Server installation -- 6.2.2 DB2 Universal Database installation -- 6.2.3 DB2 Net Search Extender installation -- 6.2.4 Microsoft Visual C++ installation -- 6.2.5 WebSphere Application Server installation…”

“…Furthermore, Samba is proving to be a necessity for the many organizations that have an existing Unix or Linux system and want to tie in PCs running Microsoft software. Samba is also open source software, licensed under the GNU General Public License. …”