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  • 1
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780137381265
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Full-color, clear, and readable tasks show you how to get the most out of Zoom and other video chat platforms. Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how to host and participate in video chats with friends and family. Help when you have specific questions. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your video chats. Learn how to Use video chat to keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers Discover the differences between the most popular video chat platforms: Apple FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, WhatsApp, and Zoom Choose the right video chat platforms for all your needs Video chat on a variety of devices--Android and Apple phones and tablets, as well as Mac, Windows, and Chromebook computers Participate in one-on-one and group video chats--and host your own chats Improve your video chats with useful accessories, such as lights and microphones Use Zoom advanced features, including virtual backgrounds Video chat with smart displays such as the Amazon Echo Show, Facebook Portal, and Google Nest Hub Max Use video chat for large events such as birthday parties, neighborhood meetings, and business conferences Keep your video chats safe and private
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed March 26, 2021) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 2
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780136824077
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (352 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how and where to watch what you want to watch. Help when you have specific questions. Tips and notes to help you get the most from local, cable, satellite, and streaming TV. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devicesand saving money doing so. Learn how to Cut the cable and satellite cord Save money on your cable or satellite TV bill Watch local TV stations for free Choose the best TV and streaming media player for you Connect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku streaming media player Watch Amazon Prime Video, CBS All Access, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Net_ ix, Peacock, and other streaming video services Watch live streaming video services like AT&T TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV Find where to best watch sporting events Get a better picture with HD, 4K, 8K, and HDR Get better sound with a sound bar or surround
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 18, 2020) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 3
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780136824244
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (496 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Covers all iPads running iOS 14. Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to: Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Video chat with your friends using FaceTime over Wi-Fi or cellular Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siris voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Find locations and get directions using the new Maps app Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed December 11, 2020) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 4
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (417 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: My Microsoft Windows 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: Get started with Windows 10, whether you're experienced with computers or not Configure Windows 10 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges Explore the web with Microsoft's Edge browser and Google Search Find, install, and use the best Windows apps Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away Shop safely online and avoid online scams Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype Connect your phone to your PC to text and make calls Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter Store, touch up, and share your pictures Send and receive email with Windows 10's Email app Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely Watch streaming video on your PC with Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, and more Discover great new music with Spotify and Pandora Fix common PC problems, and manage Windows updates
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed July 20, 2020) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 5
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Que
    ISBN: 9780135238837 , 0135238838
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Sixth edition.
    Keywords: iPad (Computer) ; Tablet computers ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to · Wirelessly connect to the Internet at home or away · Personalize the way your iPad looks and works · Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen · Use the Control Center to adjust frequently used settings · Browse and search the Internet with Safari · Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information · Find useful health and travel apps and fun games in Apple's App Store · Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats · Shoot, share, and view photos and videos · Listen to music and watch movies and TV shows over the Internet · Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online · Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Note: "Covers all iPads running iOS 12"--Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed January 22, 2019)
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  • 6
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Que
    ISBN: 9780135228722 , 0135228727
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Fourth edition.
    Keywords: Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems using the Facebook app and website Tips and notes to help you connect with family and friends The full-color, step-by-step tasks-in legible print-walk you through sharing posts, photos, and videos on Facebook. Whether you are new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features, My Facebook for Seniors makes learning to use the world's most popular social media site simple and fun. The full-color, step-by-step instructions make it easy to connect with family, friends, and colleagues; share digital photos and videos; interact with topic-oriented groups; and much more. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 200 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Here are just a few things you will learn how to do in this top-selling book: · Sign up for Facebook (it's free!) and create a new account · Use Facebook on your smartphone, tablet, or computer · Configure Facebook's privacy settings to keep your personal information private · Discover how to avoid fake news posted in your News Feed · Find out what you should-and shouldn't-share on Facebook · Find old friends who are also on Facebook · Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids · Use the News Feed to discover what your friends and family are up to · Update your friends and family on your current activities
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 27, 2018)
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  • 7
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Que
    ISBN: 9780135591772 , 0135591775
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Television and older people ; Television broadcasting ; Digital television ; Equipment and supplies ; Streaming video ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Covers What, How, and Where to Watch TV for Less Millions of people are cutting the cord on old-fashioned cable TV plans, and choosing more modern, efficient, and cost-effective ways to watch their favorite programming and movies. My TV for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete full-color guide to all the services and hardware you'll need to do it. No ordinary "beginner's book," it approaches every topic from a senior's point of view, using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a full-color interior designed for comfortable reading. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devices-and saving money doing so. Learn how to Cut the cable and satellite cord Save money on your cable or satellite TV bill Watch local TV stations for free Choose the best TV and streaming media player for you Connect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Roku device Watch Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and other streaming video services Use live streaming services like DirecTV Now, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV Find where to best watch sporting events Get a better picture with HD, Ultra HD, and HDR Get better sound with a sound bar or surround sound system Watch TV on your phone, tablet, or computer An AARP TV for Grownups publication
    Note: "Covers what, how, and where to watch for less"--Cover. - "An AARP TV for Grownups publication"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed April 25, 2019)
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  • 8
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: My Social Media for Seniors Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you along the way Learn how to get the most out of social media! We've identified the essential skills you need to stay connected with the people you care about; reconnect with old friends and classmates; and share your life with loved ones near and far. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! · Learn the pros and cons of social media and how to use it safely · Find out what to share–and what not to share–on social media · Distinguish between fake news and real news online · Use social media to find friends, family, schoolmates, and co-workers · Keep in touch with friends and family on Facebook® · Save and share interesting images on Pinterest™ · Connect with people and businesses on LinkedIn® · Tweet and retweet on Twitter™ · Share photos on Instagram™ · Use Skype to participate in video chats with friends and family members
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed July 31, 2019)
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  • 9
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (272 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with your Chromebook. Learn how to Set up and configure your new Chromebook Personalize your Chromebook's desktop and other settings Use your Chromebook with the touchpad, keyboard, or touchscreen Browse and search the Web with the Google Chrome browser Manage your files wherever they're stored: on your Chromebook, on an external drive, or in the cloud Find great new Chrome and Android apps in the Google Play Store Strengthen privacy with Incognito Mode and Google's privacy settings Watch streaming TV shows and movies with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video Listen to streaming music with Pandora, Spotify, and Google Play Music View and fix photos with Google Photos Print from anywhere with Google Cloud Print Send, receive, read, and manage email through Google Gmail Get productive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Use your Google Chromebook for education Optimize Chromebook performance and battery life Troubleshoot and recover from problems
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed August 14, 2019)
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  • 10
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (448 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Covers All iPads Running iPadOS 13 Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to Discover all the new features of iPadOS 13 Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Personalize the way your iPad looks and works-including the new Dark Mode Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Connect and use the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed December 13, 2019)
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  • 11
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    Online Resource
    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (352 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Updated for the Latest Windows 10 2019 This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 10 operating system. Make the most of your Windows 10 notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Set up your computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn Use Windows 10’s built-in apps—and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot Go online to shop and sell—and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office Organize, view, and share photos Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and more Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed November 15, 2019)
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  • 12
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134767642 , 0134767640
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Computers and older people ; Online social networks ; Social media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Skype, and More! My Social Media for Seniors helps you learn what social media is all about, and how to use it to connect with friends, families, and more. The full-color book provides a general overview of what social media is and what it does, then offers step-by-step instruction on how to use the most popular social media-- Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter. It also covers other social media, including online message boards and group video chat services such as Skype and Google Hangouts. In addition, the book offers strategies for using social media to find old friends and colleagues, as well as how to use social media safely and securely. Here are a few things you will learn: What Social Media is and why we use it What to share and what not to share on Social Media Using Social Media safely and privately Comparing the most popular Social Media Keeping in touch with friends and family on Facebook Sharing pictures and videos on Facebook Discovering interesting groups on Facebook Configuring Facebook's privacy settings Pinning and repinning on Pinterest Finding other users and boards to follow on Pinterest Fine-tuning your professional profile on LinkedIn Connecting with people and businesses on LinkedIn Tweeting and retweeting on Twitter Sharing photos with instagram Getting social on special interest message boards Playing social games Getting social with video chats Using Social Media to find old friends Using Social Media on your smartphone or tablet Exploring other social media
    Note: "AARP, real possibilities.". - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed November 1, 2017)
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  • 13
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Microsoft Press
    ISBN: 9781509306756 , 1509306757
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 10 Here's WHAT you'll learn • Navigate Windows 10 Fall Creators Update quickly, easily, and efficiently • Get online with the sleek Microsoft Edge web browser • Make the most of the Cortana personal assistant • Efficiently manage your email, calendar, photos, and more • Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive • Help secure your computer and protect your data Here's HOW you'll learn • Jump in wherever you need answers • Follow easy steps and screenshots to see exactly what to do • Get handy tips for new techniques and shortcuts • Use Try This! exercises to apply what you learn right away
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 30, 2018)
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  • 14
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134761060 , 0134761065
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Fifth edition.
    Keywords: iPad (Computer) ; Tablet computers ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Covers all iPads running iOS 11 My iPad for Seniors, 5th Edition , is a full-color, fully illustrated guide to using all of Apple's iPad models. It includes everything from basic setup information to finding and installing new apps to using the iPad for communication, entertainment, and productivity. The information presented in this book is targeted at users aged 50 and up; whenever possible, one best way for any given task is presented, and instructions are simplified with older users in mind. In addition, much content specific for people 50+ is included. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad photos that show you exactly what to do. Common-sense help when you run into iPad problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPad. Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Learn how to: Wirelessly connect to the Internet at home or away Personalize the way your iPad looks and works Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use the Control Center to adjust frequently used settings Browse and search the Internet with Safari Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Find useful health and travel apps and fun games in Apple's App Store Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to music and watch movies and TV shows over the Internet Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Note: "Covers all iPads running iOS 11"--Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 9, 2018)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134856438 , 0134856430
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: My Microsoft® Windows® 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: • Get started with Windows 10, whether you're experienced with computers or not • Configure Windows 10 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges • Explore the web with Microsoft's Edge browser and Google Search • Find, install, and use the best new Windows apps • Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away • Find online bargains, shop safely, and avoid online scams • Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype • Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook and Pinterest • Capture, touch up, organize, and share your pictures • Read eBooks on your PC-even enlarge text for greater comfort • Send and receive email with Windows 10's Email app • Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely • Discover great new music with Spotify and Pandora • Fix common PC and Internet problems • Search your computer and the Internet-and send and receive text messages-with the Cortana virtual assistant
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 29, 2018)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134589732 , 0134589734
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Fourth edition.
    Keywords: iPad (Computer) ; Tablet computers ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Covers iOS 10 for all models of iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, and iPad 4th generation My iPad for Seniors, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive guide to using all of Apple's iPad models. It includes everything from basic setup information to finding and installing new apps to using the iPad for communication, entertainment, and productivity. The information presented in this book is targeted at users aged 50 and up; whenever possible, one best way for any given task is presented, and instructions are simplified with older users in mind. In addition, much content specific for people 50+ is included. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Learn how to: Connect your iPad to the Internet via Wi-Fi Personalize the way your iPad looks and works Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Make the data on your iPad more secure with fingerprint login Control frequently used settings with your iPad's Control Center Browse and search the Internet with Safari Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Find fun and useful apps and games in Apple's App Store Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to music and watch movies and TV shows over the Internet Share music and videos with other devices via AirDrop and AirPlay Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Discover the most popular health, travel, and productivity apps Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Note: "Covers iOS 10 for all models of iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, and iPad 4th generation"--Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed December 9, 2016)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134581903 , 0134581903
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Samsung Galaxy S (Smartphone) ; Smartphones ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn the Samsung Galaxy S7 - in full color! My Samsung Galaxy S7 for Seniors helps you quickly and easily get started with the new smartphone and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Set up contacts, accounts, and voicemail Make and receive voice and video calls Turn your phone into an alarm clock Explore the Web with Google Chrome Customize your phone's settings Master the arts of texting and emailing Take and share great photos and videos Get driving directions Watch TV and movies in the palm of your hand Use your phone to monitor your health Learn all the exclusive features of the Galaxy S7 Edge Keep your phone safe and secure
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from resource description page (Safari, viewed July 25, 2016)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780789759894 , 0789759896 , 9780134752792 , 0134752791
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computers and older people ; Technology and older people ; Dwellings ; Energy conservation ; Ecological houses ; Heating and ventilation ; Internet of things ; Smart structures ; Home automation ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This full-color introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic from a 50+ person's point of view, using meaningful, realistic examples. Full-color, step-by-step tasks-in legible print-walk you through making your home safer and easier to live in using smart technology. Learn how to: Control your home's lighting with smart bulbs and switches Make your home more secure with smart doorbells, door locks, and security cameras Automatically control your home's temperature with a smart thermostat Make cooking and cleaning easier with smart appliances Use voice commands or your smart phone to control your smart devices Use If This Then That (IFTTT) to make your smart devices interact with each other automatically Get smart about the security and privacy concerns of smart devices Set up your smart devices and get them to work with one another Compare and select the best smart hub for your smart home needs Learn to use Amazon Alexa, Google Home and other voice-activated devices, as well as Apple's HomeKit on the iPhone, to make your smart devices work together
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 1, 2017)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134589015 , 0134589017
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn Facebook--in full color! Whether you are new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features, My Facebook for Seniors makes learning to use the world's most popular social media site simple and fun. The full-color, step-by-step instructions make it easy to connect with family, friends, and colleagues; share digital photos; play social games on Facebook; and much more. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Here are just a few things you will learn how to do in this top-selling book: • Sign up for Facebook (it's free!) and create a new account • Use Facebook on your computer, smartphone, or tablet • Configure Facebook's privacy settings to keep your personal information private • Find old friends who are also on Facebook • Use the News Feed to discover what your friends are up to • Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids • Update your friends and family on your current activities • Use the Facebook Messenger app to text your Facebook friends • View your friends' digital photos-and share your photos with friends and family • Personalize the Timeline page that your friends see • Use Facebook to schedule and manage real-world events-including birthdays • Chat privately with friends and family-via text or video • Find and follow pages from your favorite public figures and companies • Discover interesting topic-specific groups • Find out what you should-and shouldn't-share on Facebook
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed September 27, 2016)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134275796 , 0134275799
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computers and older people ; Online social networks ; Social media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Skype, and More! My Social Media for Seniors helps you learn what social media is all about, and how to use it to connect with friends, families, and more. The full-color book provides a general overview of what social media is and what it does, then offers step-by-step instruction on how to use the most popular social media-- Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter. It also covers other social media, including online message boards and group video chat services such as Skype and Google Hangouts. In addition, the book offers strategies for using social media to find old friends and colleagues, as well as how to use social media safely and securely. Here are a few things you will learn: What Social Media is and why we use it What to share and what not to share on Social Media Using Social Media safely and privately Comparing the most popular Social Media Keeping in touch with friends and family on Facebook Sharing pictures and videos on Facebook Discovering interesting groups on Facebook Configuring Facebook's privacy settings Pinning and repinning on Pinterest Finding other users and boards to follow on Pinterest Fine-tuning your professional profile on LinkedIn Connecting with people and businesses on LinkedIn Tweeting and retweeting on Twitter Sharing photos with instagram Getting social on special interest message boards Playing social games Getting social with video chats Using Social Media to find old friends Using Social Media on your smartphone or tablet Exploring other social media
    Note: "AARP, real possibilities.". - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed November 16, 2015)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : AARP
    ISBN: 9780134467924 , 0134467922
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computers and older people ; Technology and older people ; Internet ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ get the most out of the Internet--safely and securely! My Internet for Seniors helps you quickly and easily get online and start using everything the Internet has to offer. With step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading, you'll quickly be getting the most out of your online experience. Top-selling author Michael Miller wrote this book from his 50+ perspective, and it covers everything you need to connect your computer, tablet, or smartphone to the Internet and start accessing websites, email, social networks, and more. Choose the right type of Internet service for your home Connect to the Internet--at home or away Choose and use the right web browser for your needs Browse and search the Web Shop safely online Use Facebook and other social media Find old friends and make new ones online Find news, sports, and weather online Enjoy TV shows, movies, and music online Get productive with online office apps Share your photos online Research your family tree online Manage your finances and track your health Play online games Email friends and family Video chat in real time Explore the mobile Internet with your tablet or smartphone Stay safe and secure while online
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed February 5, 2016)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
    ISBN: 9781465458070 , 1465458077
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Edition: First American edition.
    Series Statement: Idiot's guides. As Easy as it gets!
    Keywords: Popular music ; Production and direction ; Sound recordings ; Production and direction ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Idiot's Guides: Mixing Music breaks down all the complex jargon for beginners and discussing a blend of skillful principles and techniques that anyone can utilize when mixing. It covers all the fundamentals from the various mixing styles, the element of a mix and how to build one, the rules of arrangement, the secrets of equalization and frequencies. This guide is packed full of expert advice and be platform neutral for any home mixer. Also includes: + In-depth review of budget-friendly music equipment and purchasing. + Chock full of tips, tricks, and techniques on perfecting mixes. + Easy-to-comprehend breakdown of terms and techniques that any mixer can master. + The fundamentals of music mixing, breaking the process down so readers understand the basics. + The building blocks of mixing: reverb, blend, size, tone, sustaining sound, delay types and how to calculate them, balancing, and sonic layering. + Reviews of the various mixing styles, rules for arrangement, and all the tips and tricks for adding effects and creating that perfect sound. + An exploration of the current mixing techniques and principles. + In-depth discussion on the essential home recording budget-conscious mixer needs, what equipment to purchase and what to avoid, and whether or not to use freeware.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 17, 2017)
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134196879 , 0134196872
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Chromebook (Computer) ; Laptop computers ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with Google Apps. Learn how to: Browse and search the Web with Google Chrome Manage your content wherever it's stored: on your Chromebook, an external drive, or in The Cloud Find great new apps and extensions for business, education, and fun Strengthen privacy with Incognito Mode and Google's privacy settings Watch TV, movies, and other video with Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube Listen to music you've downloaded or streamed from Spotify or Pandora Print with Google Cloud Print, even if your printer wasn't designed for it Fix photos in The Cloud with Adobe Photoshop Express Send, receive, read, and manage email through Google Gmail Create, import, edit, and format documents with Google Docs Build and share powerful spreadsheets with Google Sheets Prepare and deliver live presentations with Google Slides Optimize Chromebook performance and battery life Troubleshoot and recover from problems
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134216058 , 0134216059
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Samsung Galaxy S (Smartphone) ; Smartphones ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn the Samsung Galaxy S6 - in full color! My Samsung Galaxy S6 for Seniors helps you quickly and easily get started with the new smartphone and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. • Set up contacts, accounts, and voicemail • Make and receive voice and video calls • Turn your phone into an alarm clock • Explore the Web with Google Chrome • Connect with family and friends on Facebook, Pinterest, and other social networks • Customize your phone's settings • Master the arts of texting and emailing • Take and share great photos and videos • Get driving directions • Watch TV and movies in the palm of your hand • Use your phone to monitor your health • Learn all the exclusive features of the Galaxy S6 Edge • Keep your phone safe and secure Register your book to download more than a dozen bonus tasks and a Glossary.
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134077642 , 0134077644
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In Full Color! See it done. Do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition , teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... Set up and configure your new Windows 10 computer Upgrade your system with new hardware and software Use Microsoft Windows 10--and personalize it just for you Connect to the Internet for web browsing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music View and edit digital photos Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134077499 , 0134077490
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Absolute beginner's guides
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Computers ; Windows (Computer programs) ; Microcomputers ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Make the most of your new Windows® 10 notebook or desktop computer-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 10 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: Set up your new computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge Get started with social networking on Facebook®, Twitter™, Pinterest™, and LinkedIn® Use Windows 10's built-in apps-and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Create a home network in just minutes Go online to shop and sell-and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® Get your office work done fast Organize, view, and share photos Play music using Spotify®, Pandora®, iTunes®, and more Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix® and Hulu™ Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
    ISBN: 9781465454102 , 1465454101 , 9781465454119 , 146545411X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations, music.
    Edition: Third edition.
    Series Statement: Idiot's guides: as easy as it gets!
    Keywords: Music theory ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Many people find music theory a tough subject-- but it doesn't have to be! The best-selling Idiot's Guides: Music Theory, Third Edition, is a concise and clear guide that teaches any budding musician (and even more experienced ones) how to read musical notation by navigating the basics of reading and composing music. This book covers: - The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, scales, intervals, and major and minor keys. - The building blocks of rhythm, including note values, basic notation, time signatures, and tempo, dynamics, and navigation. - How tunes are created, starting with melodies, chords, chord progressions, and phrases and forms. - The basics of accompaniment, including transcribing, accompanying melodies, and transposing to other keys. - Composing and arranging, including coverage of musical genres and forms, how to compose your own music, arranging for voices and instruments, working with lead sheets and scores, and performing your music. - Helpful reference appendixes, including a glossary, chord charts, and instrument ranges. - Exercises at the end of each chapter, and an answer key appendix. - All-new coverage of genres, composing, and arranging. - Expanded online ear-training and transcribing exercise content.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 12, 2017)
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134076348 , 0134076346
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn Facebook--in full color! Whether you are new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features,¿ My Facebook for Seniors makes learning to use the world's most popular social media site simple and fun. The full-color, step-by-step instructions make it easy to connect with family, friends, and colleagues; share digital photos; play social games on Facebook; and much more. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers.¿Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Here are just a few things you will learn how to do in this top-selling book: • Sign up for Facebook (it's free!) and create a new account • Configure Facebook's privacy settings to keep your personal information private • Find old friends who are also on Facebook • Use the News Feed to discover what your friends are up to • Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids • Update your friends and family on your current activities • View your friends' digital photos--and share your photos with friends and family • Personalize the Timeline page that your friends see • Use Facebook to schedule and manage real-world events--including birthdays • Chat privately with friends and family--via text or video • Find and follow pages from your favorite public figures and companies • Discover interesting topic-specific groups • Enhance Facebook with interesting apps and fun social games • Search Facebook for useful information • Find out what you should--and shouldn't--share on Facebook • Use Facebook on your iPad, iPhone, or Android device
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed January 16, 2015)
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    ISBN: 9780134021300 , 0134021304
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Internet of things ; Ubiquitous computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: How the Internet of Things will change your life: all you need to know, in plain English! The Internet of Things (IoT) won't just connect people: It will connect "smart" homes, appliances, cars, offices, factories, cities... the world. You need to know what's coming: It might just transform your life. Now, the world's #1 author of beginning technology books has written the perfect introduction to IoT for everyone. Michael Miller shows how connected smart devices will help people do more, do it smarter, do it faster . He also reveals the potential risks-to your privacy, your freedom, and maybe your life. Make no mistake: IoT is coming quickly. Miller explains why you care, helps you use what's already here, and prepares you for the world that's hurtling toward you. --What is IoT? How does it work? How will it affect me? --What's realistic, and what's just hype? --How smart is my "smart TV" really? (And, is it watching me?) --Can smart IoT devices make me healthier? --Will smart appliances ever be useful? --How much energy could I save with a smart home? --What's the future of wearable tech? --When will I have a self-driving car? --When will I have a nearly self-driving car? (Hint: Surprisingly soon.) --Is IoT already changing the way I shop? --What's the future of drones, at war and in my neighborhood? --Could smart cities lower my taxes? --Who gets the data my devices are collecting? --How can I profit from the Internet of Things? --What happens when the whole world is connected? --Will I have any privacy left at all?
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Sams
    ISBN: 9780133798418 , 0133798410
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Edition: 2nd ed.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Gmail (Electronic resource) ; Electronic mail systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Sams Teach Yourself Gmail in 10 Minutes, Second Edition , gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. Work through its 10-minute lessons to make the most of the world's most powerful and popular email system! This book will show you how to send and receive email from any web browser or smartphone using Gmail. You'll learn how to send pictures and other file attachments, add a signature to your outgoing messages, and customize Gmail for your own personal use. You'll even learn how to create and organize your Gmail contacts! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions. Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls. Notes provide additional information. 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Create, send, receive, read, forward, and reply to emails Format your email to be more attractive--and effective Include pictures, web links, and file attachments Add an email signature to all your messages Organize stored messages and flag important ones Work with Gmail offline Store information about people, businesses, and organizations Automate how Gmail handles specific messages Use Vacation Responder to tell contacts you're away Customize Gmail's appearance and behavior Deal with annoying spam Participate in free Hangout video chats Use Gmail on your smartphone or tablet
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, IN : Que
    ISBN: 9780133580969 , 0133580962
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Electronic funds transfers ; Money ; Legal tender ; Electronic commerce ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin covers all aspects of the Bitcoin phenomenon, explaining how virtual currency works, how it differs from and compares to traditional currency, the history of Bitcoin, how to purchase and pay with bitcoins, where and how one can obtain and manage a Bitcoin wallet, how to become a Bitcoin minor, and more. In addition, this book presents information about competing virtual currencies, and compares them to Bitcoin. Readers will also learn to judge the relative value and safety of the Bitcoin currency, and determine whether the rewards outweigh the risks. Bitcoin is the virtual currency of the Internet, a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money. It's the most popular of several current cryptocurrencies, devised in 2009 by programmer Satoshi Nakamoto.(Although that's probably not his real name...) The unit of currency in the Bitcoin system is called a bitcoin , or BTC. A bitcoin is not a physical currency, such as a dollar bill or nickel, but rather just a number associated with a Bitcoin Address. Unlike traditional currencies, Bitcoin is not issued from or managed by any central government bank or organization. With Bitcoin, users become their own banks - and assume all the risks inherent in that proposal. As such, the value of a bitcoin is not pegged to any traditional real-world currency. Over the currency's relatively short life, the dollar value of a bitcoin has fluctuated from 14 cents (actually, zero at inception) to more than $1,2000. (Today a bitcoin is worth approximately 800 US dollars.) Bitcoin exists on a peer-to-peer network, much like BitTorrent. Users on the P2P network, called miners , enable their PCs to be used to host and manage bitcoin transactions. To use Bitcoin, a user must sign up with an online wallet service, through which all transactions are managed. This digital wallet is typically stored on the P2P servers, with all transactions secured via public-key encryption. The public key is used to encode all payments, which can then be retrieved only with the use of the user's private key. One can earn bitcoins by providing goods or services to other users or by participating in the mining process. Users can also purchase bitcoins with traditional currency from one of several Bitcoin Exchanges. Bitcoins can then be spent on other goods and services available over the Internet.
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Performance ; Sleep deprivation ; Work ; Sleep ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Research shows that sleep deprivation has a number of consequences that can affect work performance negatively. So why do so many modern workplaces condone practices that are not conducive to healthy sleep schedules?
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed May 5, 2015)
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Advertising ; Cell phone advertising ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Mobile advertising that is targeted based on a consumer's location can be effective -- particularly with customers who have a high level of interest in the type of product you're selling.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 27, 2015)
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Consumers' preferences ; Research ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: You may think your company is customer-focused and customer-centric. But in reality, you probably don't understands your customers needs very well -- and you're better off acknowledging that.
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Product management ; Brand name products ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Category labels are not the same as company brand. Brands create unique relationships between customers and your particular company. Category labels, however, are a way to identify a product's commonality with others of its type. For example, Tesla Motors markets and maintains its distinctive "Tesla" brand, but the category label the company uses to introduce its products is "electric cars." Categories, like brands, matter in ways that are subtle and profound. New industries are characterized by an early period of confusion and uncertainty about product use and meaning. The industry that we know today as "cloud computing" started decades ago under labels such as "utility computing," "time sharing," "application services provider," and "software as a service." While the category label "smartphone" is ubiquitous today, in the late 1990s, Samsung once called a product of that type a "camera phone," others called it a "PDA phone" and Nokia called it a "gaming deck." Contrary to popular opinion in the business press, the first-mover advantage of entering a new market very early can be a disadvantage. But when should companies launch a product in a nascent industry? In a nascent industry or sector, the introduction of the dominant category label marks the start point of the ideal window of opportunity for entry. Before the introduction of the dominant category label, most consumers are reluctant to commit, which often results in a difficult time period for early-entry producers, who must try to convince customers to try their products. The end point of the ideal window for entry is the introduction of a dominant product design into the market; after that, companies need to conform to customers' expectations for the product category.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed May 5, 2015)
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Industrial management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Operations in growing markets such as China often draw substantial attention from corporate headquarters. Unfortunately, that attention does not always add value -- and can even impede performance.
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Consumer behavior ; Sharing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: How do consumers access, buy and use their favorite products and services? While individuals traditionally have seen ownership as the most desirable way, increasing numbers of consumers are paying to temporarily access or share products and services rather than buy or own them. This so-called "sharing economy" is growing rapidly, although estimates for the current size of the nascent market vary substantially. Well-known examples of successful startups built on collaborative consumption systems include Airbnb Inc. Growth in sharing systems has been particularly fueled by the Internet with its rise of social media systems, which facilitate connections between peers eager to share their possessions. The central conceit of collaborative consumption is simple: obtain value from untapped potential residing in goods that are not entirely exploited by their owners. The sharing economy might represent a serious threat to established industries. However, the authors' research suggests six ways in which companies can respond: (1) by selling use of a product rather than ownership, (2) by supporting customers in their desire to resell goods, (3) by exploiting unused resources and capacities, (4) by providing repair and maintenance services, (5) by using collaborative consumption to target new customers, and (6) by developing entirely new business models enabled by collaborative consumption.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed May 5, 2015)
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Boards of directors ; Management ; Strategic planning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In a world where business models are evolving rapidly and new competitors can emerge almost overnight, strategic thinking - especially at the top of the company - is more important than ever to a company's survival. However, the authors argue, boards of directors have no clear model to follow when it comes to developing the strategic role that is best suited to the company they oversee. As with other leadership roles, the one played by the board varies with the company's culture and the norms and legal requirements of its home country, as well as the norms of the industry. More importantly, the board must play a role that matches the strategic needs of the company and the state of its sector. The board of a young company, for example, usually needs to wrestle with different strategic issues than the board of a long-established company. In the authors' view, three dimensions shape the board's contributions to strategy: 1. A Definition of Strategy Companies define strategy in different ways, depending on their place in their industry and the nature of their industry. Often boards go wrong simply because they have not defined the right measures of competition or the right challenges on which to focus. 2. The Role of the Board The board's role in strategy may range from that of advisers who supervise the strategy to full coauthors of the company's game plan. 3. The Context of the Company The board's involvement in strategy also depends on the context or environment in which the company competes. If the company operates in a market that has a fairly simple and stable competitive dynamic, the board may be well advised to remain distant and largely hands-off on strategy questions. In a more chaotic context, however, a board may choose to take a stronger, hands-on approach to strategy development. These three variables, and the interaction among them, make determining a board's responsibilities for strategy a complex decision. However, the authors suggest, analyzing the three variables in detail can help clarify how a given board can best contribute to a company's strategy.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 27, 2015)
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Investment analysis ; Business planning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Managers often must make decisions about complex strategic issues, and they are expected to make choices carefully and objectively. A retailer, for example, may need to decide whether to bid more in a highly competitive auction. Or a manufacturer may want to determine how long to hold onto a money-losing plant as the economy sinks into a recession. In boom times, deals are often in demand and expensive (and acquirers tend to know it); but when the economy cools off, acquisitions fall out of favor and prices decline. Conventional capital budgeting methods for valuing acquisitions and investments (such as discounted cash flow) may result in overpricing in "hot" deal markets and underpricing in "cold" deal markets. By setting potential deals in the context of real options theory and behavioral economics, authors Han Smit and Dan Lovallo write, executives can compensate for potential biases. Investor exuberance, the positive sentiments of boards and interest by rivals can cause executives to view acquisition opportunities as more attractive than they actually are in "hot" deal markets. Loss aversion and a narrow perspective that does not consider long-term growth options, meanwhile, can subdue acquisition behavior during "cold" markets. The article is designed to improve the use of valuation methods and help mitigate decision biases. Treating acquisition decisions as simple go/no-go choices based on expected cash flows, the authorswrite, creates an unhealthy dynamic. Because it's difficult for executives to recognize their own biases, the authors suggest using a formalized process to de-bias the decision-making team. First, managers must determine whether they are facing an investment in a "hot" or "cold" deal market (something that can often be revealed by the number of deals), after which the authors propose taking a broader view, supported by checklists. A valuation checklist can help executives temper their natural inclination to focus on growth options in "hot" markets and refocus it on staging, deferring or recouping their investments. Similarly, a checklist can help executives divert their natural attention from short-term risk to long-term growth options in "cold" deal markets.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 27, 2015)
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, IN : Que
    ISBN: 9780133831795 , 0133831795
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Application software ; operating systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Windows 8 and 8.1 are all about the new Modern interface and new full-screen Modern apps. There are more than 60,000 Modern apps in the Windows Store--so how do you find the ones that are best for you? Here's where to start: Top 100 Windows 8.1 Apps , by Michael Miller. As the title implies, this book points out the top 100 Modern Windows apps in ten different categories, from games to social media to sports to travel. Use this book to go right to the best apps in every category--and discover another couple of hundred "honorable mentions" worth considering, too!
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Apr. 11, 2014)
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133812657 , 0133812650
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Keywords: eBay (Firm) ; Internet and older people ; Internet auctions ; Electronic commerce ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn eBay! We've identified the eBay skills you need to find bargains on great items, shop safely online, and sell your own stuff on eBay. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! Sign up for eBay Find the best bargains Buy fixed-price items Bid--and win--in online auctions Shop safely Prepare your own items for sale Create both fixed-price and auction listings Collect payments via PayPal Deal with deadbeats and disputes Pack and ship the items you sell Use eBay to downsize your home Manage your activity with My eBay Use eBay on your smartphone or tablet
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  • 42
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Performance ; Management ; Executives ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The Industrial Revolution brought the decline of small-scale, cottage production and the rise of large, integrated businesses; Adam Smith's invisible hand was replaced with what business historian Alfred D. Chandler Jr., called the "visible hand" of management. But now that pendulum appears to be swinging the other way - to a system of loose networks, virtual businesses and peer-to-peer interactions. A supposed hallmark of the new economy has been the decline of managerial authority. Management gurus, consultants and pundits have proclaimed that hierarchy is out. Modern organizations such as online retailer Zappos have come to favor flat hierarchies with widely distributed authority. And yet, given the demands of the current environment, authors Nicholai J. Foss and Peter G. Klein argue that managerial authority is still essential in situations where (1) decisions are time-sensitive; (2) key knowledge is concentrated within the management team; and (3) there is need for internal coordination. Such conditions, they observe, are also hallmarks of our networked, knowledge-intensive and hypercompetitive economy. While it is true that many knowledge workers no longer need a boss to direct them to tasks or monitor their day-to-day progress, the authors contend that the role of managers and the definition of "authority" needs to change. Managers need to move away from specifying methods and processes in favor of defining the principles they want people to apply or the goals they want people to meet. In other words, the main task for top management is to define and implement the organizational rules of the game. To be sure, procedures for defining rules and frameworks can themselves be delegated and nested. Indeed, when a company's key assets are knowledge workers whose skills and behaviors are difficult to assess objectively, companies will need to increasingly rely on more subjective assessments of performance, which must be carried out by managers.
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  • 43
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Corporation law ; Corporate governance ; Law and legislation ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Companies have increasingly recognized that legal capabilities are crucial for ongoing corporate success, and they understand the importance of working with legal counsel. All too often, though, senior executives still view the law as a constraint on managerial decisions, primarily perceiving it as an issue of cost and compliance. But this limited perspective of the law does not explain how some leading companies, such as Qualcomm and the Walt Disney Co., have managed to deploy their legal departments to shape the legal environment in order to secure long-term competitive advantage. In their research, the authors have developed a framework that can help executives identify the different ways in which legal strategies can be used to achieve various corporate goals, including the identification of value-creating opportunities. The framework consists of five different legal pathways, which the authors describe using examples such as Qualcomm, Microsoft, United Parcel Service and Xerox. In order of least to greatest strategic impact, the five legal pathways are (1) avoidance, (2) compliance, (3) prevention, (4) value and (5) transformation. In the avoidance pathway, managers see the law as an obstacle to their desired business goals. Companies operating in the avoidance pathway will often have lax internal controls or a failure to perform due diligence, and this approach can lead to disaster. Companies in the compliance pathway recognize that the law is an unwelcome but mandatory constraint, and they think of compliance basically as a cost that needs to be minimized. For businesses in the prevention pathway, managers take a more proactive approach, using the law to preempt future business-related risks. The value pathway represents a fundamental shift in mind-set, from risk management to value creation; managers use the law to craft strategies that increase ROI in ways that can be directly tied to a profit-and-loss statement. For companies in the transformation pathway, executives have integrated their legal strategy not only within the organization's various value-chain activities but also with the value chains of important external partners. Finding the right legal pathway for a particular company requires more than just a consideration of the overall business model. Other key factors include managers' attitudes toward the law and their level of legal knowledge, the sophistication of legal counsel and, in particular, the legal department's abil...
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  • 44
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Employee motivation ; Creative ability in business ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: How do you inspire employees to become more motivated and perform better? By challenging them to test their creativity and collaboration skills through a team-based contest.
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  • 45
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Pricing ; Consumer goods ; Customer relations ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: For most companies, pricing has always been a sensitive, private affair. This article is directed at managers who seek to profit from product differentiation and take maximum advantage of their ability to stand out. Instead of leaving good money on the table and struggling to convert product differentiation into revenue, the authors argue, companies should consider enlisting the pricing help of their customers. Outsourcing pricing isn't an all-or-nothing proposition. Managers can select pricing models ranging from complete oversight to complete delegation. Citing examples from companies including Google, Uber, Orbitz, Volkswagen, Coca-Cola and Humble Bundle, the article integrates classic views on pricing with the latest research and practice to develop a simple framework to help managers decide how much pricing control they should retain and how much they should relinquish to customers. For most businesses, the default approach is having a single fixed price and selling to anyone willing to pay that amount. However, authors Marco Bertini and Oded Koenigsberg argue that this is economically inefficient: Those prepared to pay more in effect receive a discount; those willing to pay less (but an amount that's still profitable) are turned away. For companies interested in interactive approaches to pricing, the authors discuss three collaborative models: auctions, name-your-own-price auctions and negotiations. In the authors' view, asking customers to weigh in on price can have benefits that go beyond promoting greater efficiency. It can promote customer engagement, provide opportunities for customization, allow managers to signal information about their company or product and open up opportunities for increasing market share.
    Note: "Marketing"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed May 5, 2015)
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  • 46
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Intellectual property ; China ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Intellectual property protection is the No. 1 challenge for multinational corporations operating in China. According to the U.S. government, China accounted for nearly 80% of all IP thefts from U.S.- headquartered organizations in 2013, causing an estimated $300 billion in lost business. For European manufacturers, the loss of IP in China reduced potential profits by 20%. The effects from IP leakage are visible in counterfeited items including toys, luxury goods and automotive and aircraft parts. But IP violations go beyond products. They extend to pirated operational processes and entire business and service models. For many multinational corporations, IP leakage becomes a barrier to integrating Chinese sites and partners into global innovation activities. IP leakage frequently occurs through staff transfers or shared practices from foreign multinational corporations to local joint ventures or supply chain partners. For multinationals, this type of IP leakage is often a calculated risk worth taking. However, unintended IP leakage can affect a company's reputation and profitability. Even worse, it can create powerful local or even global competitors. To learn about how companies are managing the China IP protection challenge, authors Andreas Schotter and Mary Teagarden studied more than 50 multinational corporations. They identified nine IP protection practices that companies can use in China. Four of the practices are defensive and externally focused; the other five are proactive and internal. Together, these practices, which operate on the strategy, legal and business intelligence layers, create what the authors call the "IP protection web," which allows corporations to (1) expand faster within China and across other emerging markets; (2) improve performance; and (3) enhance local and global innovativeness. According the authors, most of the companies they studied learned to protect their IP through trial and error - there is no single "best" process or practice. However, the changing composition of IP risk creates a need for ongoing reconfiguration. Indeed, as Chinese companies become more skillful at absorbing leaked IP from those employees who formerly worked for international rivals, international companies must develop more sophisticated responses and develop new ways to engender loyalty.
    Note: "Global"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 27, 2015)
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  • 47
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Social media ; Marketing ; Internet marketing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A recent survey by Deloitte and MIT Sloan Management Review suggests that companies are starting to derive real value from social business (defined to include activities that use social media, social software and technology-based social networks to enable connections between people, information and assets). However, that business value is concentrated most strongly in companies that have reached a certain level of sophistication in relation to their social business initiatives. MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte have been exploring the impact of social media on business over the past three years through surveys, data analysis and interviews with executives and academics. The latest survey explored whether companies are deriving value from their social business initiatives. Sixty-two percent of managers surveyed report that their organization's social business initiatives are at least somewhat successful at meeting their stated business objectives, while 63% of respondents report that social business has positively affected business outcomes at their company. Fifty-nine percent of respondents in multinational companies report that social business helps them operate across geographies. Perhaps equally compelling is the extent to which individual employees indicate the value of social business to their daily work. Fifty-seven percent of respondents say that it is at least somewhat important for them to work for companies with mature social business practices, while 46% of respondents say that social business is at least somewhat important for decision making in their day-to-day role. A key factor in whether companies are able to derive positive benefits from social business is social business maturity. The researchers asked survey respondents to envision a company with ideal social business practices and then to assess how close their company was to that ideal. The higher a respondent rates his or her company, the more likely they are to report that the company is deriving business value from its social business initiatives. For example, 92% of respondents from the companies with the most mature social business practices say that social business helps them operate across geographies. The data shows that, based on maturity, different groups share distinctive social business practices. Thus, while incremental improvements to existing social business practices are likely to yield positive business outcomes, the kinds of benefits asso...
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  • 48
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Market surveys ; Focus groups ; Marketing research ; Consumers ; Research ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Most managers know that listening to customers makes good business sense. Businesses have much to gain from actively seeking and encouraging customer participation, which the authors define as getting customers to provide constructive suggestions and share their ideas on how to shape product and service offerings. Yet many companies only pay lip service to this idea. Rather than encouraging customers to share their views about the company and its products with managers, the authors found, companies tend to focus on encouraging customers to take part in spreading positive word of mouth. Yet word of mouth is only one type of voluntary behavior that customers engage in. Moreover, it indicates only what people on the outside are saying, not how companies can improve their offerings or what customers may be looking for. The authors, who conducted surveys of customers as well as interviews and roundtable discussions with senior executives in a variety of industries, found that both customer word of mouth and customer- to-business interactions are associated with a customer's propensity to buy more of a company's products and services. While not all satisfied customers become repeat buyers, encouraging them to provide feedback and suggestions helps tie them more closely to the business. Companies can even recapture defecting customers simply by contacting them and encouraging them to participate. In addition, customer-to-business interaction is often more malleable than customer-to-customer word of mouth and more readily within the control of management. In a study of customers of a global bank, the authors found that customers who purchased the most were individuals who participated and engaged in much word-of-mouth behavior. High participation/ high word-of-mouth customers were the most loyal and attached to the brand; customers who did not participate tended to be the least valuable, the least loyal and the least attached to the organization regardless of whether they spread positive word of mouth. The implications of the findings are that fostering customer participation can be very valuable and that companies are better off emphasizing customer participation over word of mouth (as opposed to the reverse), because it creates more customer "stickiness" (as in greater attachment and commitment). Nevertheless, the authors say, the two approaches should be seen as two sides of a coin, working both internally and externally to build financ...
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  • 49
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Consumers ; Research ; Ethnology ; Marketing research ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Ethnography has often been portrayed as a "fly on the wall" technique, with anthropologists lurking in people's homes to observe consumers' unadulterated lives. The authors argue that this description does not do justice to the way ethnography actually works in the corporate world or to ethnography's increasingly important role in formulating business strategy. The authors' research across a variety of companies suggests that ethnography - artful in situ investigation into what customers do and feel and how they talk about what they do and feel - is a powerful tool to use to gain insights into your market. To arrive at a more in-depth understanding of how corporations use ethnography to their advantage, the authors conducted interviews with executives in various industries worldwide, including Ford and Wells Fargo. Where data analytics and surveys provide flattened snapshots, ethnography contributes an empathic understanding of how consumers live, work and play through gritty and detailed descriptions. Whether conveyed in video format, presentations or reports, these stories describe how people confront and surmount the hurdles they encounter in meeting their responsibilities and fulfilling their hopes in our globalized consumer culture. By delving into the richness of people's life stories, ethnographic research can pivot companies away from less meaningful segmentation parameters, such as demographics or purchase history, and toward those that drive behavior, such as purpose and intent. Quantitative techniques such as factor analysis can subsequently be applied to locate and size market segments. Consistent with the idea that ethnography helps organizations deal more effectively with market complexities, the executives the authors interviewed often talked about ethnography as having helped them sort out puzzling data. While these discussions call into dispute the perception that ethnography is merely an exploratory technique, they also underline the point that ethnographic stories often provide insight into consumer behavior that is hard to come by in other ways.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 22, 2015)
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  • 50
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Quantitative research ; Industrial management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A majority of managers see the importance of increasing the use of analytics in decision making, according to a recent survey of 2,037 managers conducted by MIT Sloan Management Review, in partnership with SAS Institute. More than half of this year's survey respondents strongly agree that their organization needs to step up the use of analytics to make better business decisions - and that percentage rises to 87% if respondents who agree "somewhat" are included. This finding - that a majority of survey respondents agree strongly about the need to step up analytics use - holds true across a range of industries. Several forces, the authors argue, are helping spur managers' interest in analytics, including increased market complexity (for example, omnichannel retailing that encompasses both digital and brick-and-mortar channels) and the availability of better analytics tools and data. The authors report that some companies are sharing their data and analytics with business partners in order to meet strategic business objectives. For example, WellPoint, a U.S. health insurer based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is using analytics to help forge a payment model with physicians that rewards providers when they reduce overall health-care costs and enhance quality and health outcomes. Specifically, WellPoint is converting administrative claims and authorization data into useful information about populations of patients and sharing that information with physicians and their care teams. The survey data suggests that companies for which analytics has improved the ability to innovate are more likely to share data with partners and suppliers. Half of this year's survey respondents somewhat or strongly agree that analytics is helping their organization innovate - and 16% believe that strongly. Those survey respondents who strongly agree that analytics is helping their organization innovate are much more likely to say they collaborate with partners and suppliers through the use of analytics than respondents who don't think that analytics is helping their company innovate. The authors conclude that as companies use analytics to improve their ability to innovate, they also tend to collaborate more through their use of analytics: Analytics becomes an important medium through which organizations interact with both internal and external stakeholders. Thus, organizations that innovate thanks to analytics don't merely increase their use of analytics in decision ma...
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  • 51
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Technological innovations ; Management ; Creative ability in business ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In May 2013, software giant SAP announced plans to hire hundreds of people diagnosed with autism, with a target of having people with autism represent 1% of the company's work force by 2020. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines autism as a developmental disorder associated with "impairment of the ability to communicate with others" and "preoccupation with repetitive activities of restricted focus." Companies don't typically seek out these characteristics in new hires. But SAP took a different perspective. "We share a common belief that innovation comes from the 'edges,'" one SAP executive stated in the company's press release. "Only by employing people who think differently and spark innovation will SAP be prepared to handle the challenges of the 21st century." More specifically, the company had discovered that some people with autism have abilities that are extremely well-suited to performing some vital information technology tasks. SAP's move embodies an emerging management principle - the authors Robert D. Austin and Thorkil Sonne call it "the dandelion principle" - and offers an alternative way of thinking about human resources management. In some ways, the "dandelion principle" turns some of the basic tenets about how to recruit and manage people inside out. The authors use the dandelion as metaphor because, they note, dandelions are actually nutritious - but are seen as weeds in the context of a green lawn that demands uniformity. The industrial economy, the authors argue, required uniformity in operations. In the industrial economy, companies could often win by operating more efficiently than rivals. Today, that's no longer enough. Faced with lower-cost competition from developing countries, established companies also need to innovate, to offer products that are better than what's available from competitors. But innovation, the authors observe, calls for organizational capabilities different than efficiency. Efficiency requires getting people and machines to mesh more smoothly; the emphasis is on parts fitting in and reducing variation around averages. Innovation, by contrast, involves finding new and better ideas and using new processes. Managing innovation is less about averages and more about understanding outliers. The emphasis is on increasing interesting variation, then identifying value in some of the variants. In an innovation-oriented economy, the authors contend, companies may benefit from accommodating employees wit...
    Note: "Leading your team"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 27, 2015)
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  • 52
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134077581 , 013407758X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Book + 2 Hours of Free Video My Windows® Computer 10 for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. It includes 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn how to navigate and customize the new Windows 10 desktop. How to access the free video: Follow the instructions within the book to learn how to register your book to access the 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation Get productive fast, even if you don't have computer experience Use Windows' new touch features if you have a touchscreen device Safeguard your privacy, and protect yourself from online scams Find, install, and use easy new Modern apps Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices Use new SmartSearch to find everything faster on the Internet Discover reliable health and financial information online Make free Skype video calls to friends and family Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they're up to Store your pictures, fix them, and share them with loved ones Read eBooks on your PC-even enlarge text for greater comfort Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube Enjoy your music, and discover great music you've never heard Fix your own computer problems without help There are 12 additional videos, each averaging 10 minutes each, for a total of approximately two hours of video instruction. The videos will show how to perform specific tasks in step-by-step function, or illustrate specific features visually. The following videos are included: 1. Connecting a New PC Hands-on guide to making all the necessary connections -- speakers, mouse, keyboard, monitor, USB peripherals. 2. Getting to Know Windows 10 General tour of Windows 10 and most useful features. 3. Personalizing Windows Presenting all of Windows 10's customizable interface features. 4. Making Windows Easier to Use Examining Windows 10's Ease of Access features 5. Browsing and Searching the Web Using the new Edge browser (and Google search engine) to browse and search the Internet 6. Protecting Yourself Online Tips and advice for safe and secure use of the Internet ...
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  • 53
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133552430 , 0133552438
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Edition: 7th ed.
    Series Statement: Absolute beginner's guide
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Make the most of your new Windows ® 8.1 notebook, desktop computer, or tablet-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 8.1 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: • Set up Windows 8.1 and get online fast • Use the new Windows 8.1 Modern interface • Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn • Use Windows 8.1's built-in apps-and find great new apps in the Windows Store • Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup • Create a home network in just minutes • Go online to shop, sell your stuff, manage your money, and do research • Get your office work done fast • Organize, view, and share photos • Play music using Windows 8.1, iTunes, or streaming music services • Watch TV shows and movies online • Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam • Keep your system running reliably at top speed
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  • 54
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Multi-sided platform businesses ; Business enterprises ; Technological innovations ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Multisided platforms (MSPs) are technologies, products or services that create value primarily by enabling direct interactions between two or more customer or participant groups. Prominent examples of MSPs and the participants they connect include eBay (buyers and sellers), Airbnb (dwelling owners and renters), the Uber app (professional drivers and users), Facebook (users, advertisers, third-party game or content developers and affiliated third-party sites), and Ticketmaster (event venues and consumers). As these examples illustrate, MSPs include some of the largest and fastest-growing businesses of the past decade. Why? Successful MSPs create enormous value by reducing search costs or transaction costs (or both) for participants. As a result, MSPs often occupy privileged positions in their respective industries; most other industry participants revolve around and depend on MSPs in important ways. This article begins with a description of how MSPs work and why they can erect such high barriers to entry for new participants. It then offers an analysis of four fundamental strategic decisions and associated trade-offs that set MSPs apart from other types of businesses and that every MSP entrepreneur and investor should carefully consider. These challenges are as follows: •the number of sides to bring on (deciding whether to bring on two or more); •design (ensuring the interests of the different platform sides are not in conflict with each other or the MSP); • pricing structures (determining which platform side or sides should be charged more, based on the groups' relative value from interacting with each other); and • governance rules (regulating the participation and activities undertaken by the various platform sides to ensure a high level of quality, or outsourcing that function to users through ratings systems). After examining the factors that drive each of these decisions and using real-world case examples, the author presents general principles that apply to both startups and incumbent MSPs.
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  • 55
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Business networks ; Partnership ; Business planning ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Today's business environment is unforgiving of companies that are slow to adapt. To extend their capabilities and facilitate change, many organizations have experimented with different types of strategic partnerships with suppliers and customers that help them design and deliver products and services efficiently. But some innovative companies are attempting to redefine the parameters of strategic partnerships through multileveled relationships with customers and suppliers that leverage the resources and capabilities of the respective parties. What makes such partnerships - which the author calls adaptive strategic partnerships - counterintuitive is that they are being used in situations where the two most relevant streams of organizational economics would argue for vertical integration. One company that has pursued adaptive strategic partnerships is Bharti Airtel Ltd., the Indian telecommunications services company. Back in 2004, Bharti Airtel's managers found that negotiating and updating contracts with vendors interfered with their ability to focus on satisfying the company's customers and outsmarting its competition. Contrary to what other telecom operators have done, it negotiated unconventional relationships with some of its leading vendors, including Nokia Siemens Networks (now Nokia Solutions and Networks), Ericsson and IBM. Instead of expanding network infrastructure by purchasing increasing amounts of equipment (such as exchanges and cellular antennas), which often results in unused capacity, Bharti Airtel pays the vendors to operate the network; it compensates them based on telecom volume, paying only when equipment is in use. In addition to rethinking its approach to network capacity, vendors take responsibility for network performance and troubleshooting. Typically, companies with outside partners rely on simple tools such as service-level agreements, which specify what is expected from each party and provide for performance standards to assess compliance. But in managing its partnerships with vendors, Bharti Airtel uses a joint governing structure that encourages people at different levels of the organizations to communicate and address problems as they arise (for example, restoring service after a severe storm). In some cases, such interactions have led the company and its partners to redraw the scope of their collaborations (for example, assign responsibility for building and maintaining the cell towers to a new company), ...
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  • 56
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Quantitative research ; Contracting out ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The surge of interest in big data has led to growing demand for analytics teams. Assembling such teams, however, is difficult. For one thing, many companies lack the in-house knowledge and experience needed to put together a world-class analytics team. What's more, the labor market for analytics professionals has grown increasingly tight. The shortage of analysts - particularly those capable of developing and leading world-class teams that can enable a company to create a competitive advantage from its data and analytics - is driving organizations to consider outsourcing their analytics activities. Analytics is the latest in a string of activities companies are outsourcing to business process organizations (BPOs). It draws heavily on mathematics and statistics knowledge, and many analytics-oriented BPOs have operations in India. Although some companies have world-class analytics capabilities in-house, the authors posed the question: Can an analytically naïve company "buy" world-class analytics functions by hiring outside experts? The authors studied both four multinational companies that used one or more offshore analytics BPOs and four analytics BPOs. Two of the client companies had skills that were judged to be "analytically superior"; the other two were judged to be "analytically challenged." The analytically challenged companies saw analytics BPOs as a way to obtain the resources and training needed to manage and execute their analytics and to gain quick access to important insights. By contrast, the analytically superior companies wanted to expand their internal analytic capabilities, in part because they wanted to preserve their ability to develop and protect intellectual property; they tended to use offshore BPOs to perform low-level analytics. According to the authors, the best analytics BPOs have core competencies that go beyond what most companies can perform on their own with internal teams. They advise companies working with analytics BPOs to be clear about who does what, who owns what, how each party can use the information it has and what happens to the information and knowledge in the event that the BPO is acquired.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 22, 2015)
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  • 57
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Lean manufacturing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Corporate "lean" programs, often modeled after the Toyota Production System, can be powerful instruments for improving the performance of manufacturing plants. They help to emphasize parts of the production process that add the most value and eliminate those that don't. However, misplaced expectations can make implementation difficult and reduce the benefits. The authors argue that if managers better understood the rates at which lean programs produce improvements, then implementations would go more smoothly. Typically, the goal of a production system is to provide a clear and stable structure and a road map for instilling a culture of continuous improvement throughout a company's production network. But, as the authors point out, every plant is different, and different plants are likely to face different sets of competitive and market conditions. For the growing number of multinational manufacturers that have introduced or are considering lean production systems, the issue is not whether the programs are useful but how to manage their implementation. The authors studied the implementation of the Volvo Group's production system. (The company, a leading maker of trucks and other heavy vehicles, sold its car-manufacturing unit in 1999.) Volvo Group introduced the Volvo Production System in 2007, and since then, it has been implementing it in its factories around the world. The authors examined the five-year history of the Volvo Production System, visited 44 of Volvo's 67 plants and interviewed 200 managers. The authors found that there were four distinct stages of change in the rate of performance improvement and that there was a strong relationship between a plant's maturity in a production system implementation and its performance; progress roughly followed the shape of an S-curve. The pattern implies that a plant's rate of improvement changes in the shape of a bell curve as the plant becomes more mature in implementing the production system. Performance improves slowly at first, and then at an increasing rate before the improvement rate gradually decreases. To measure the performance of the plants, the authors focused on nonfinancial metrics related to the quality, cost, delivery and safety of the plant's output. They obtained this data from the company's documents and during plant visits and interviews. They then used statistical methods to find patterns. Volvo's assessment process provides a structure and a standard by which loca...
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Consumer satisfaction ; Evaluation ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Although companies have invested heavily in technology and other resources to provide better customer service, many businesses are finding that being able to create satisfied and loyal customers is more difficult today. Hurdles include a daunting rise in customer expectations; challenges posed by the Internet, social media and online word of mouth; and poor execution of upgraded corporate complaint-handling policies. Since the 1970s, the authors have conducted six customer satisfaction surveys patterned after a baseline survey by the U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs. Their latest survey found that: • The explosion of online social networking and other communication tools has raised the stakes in the area of customer satisfaction. • The intensity of negative reactions seems to be increasing. • In addressing complaints, companies are failing in their efforts to create one-stop services with technology and people dedicated to resolving customer problems. So, what can companies do to improve the level of customer satisfaction? The authors identify five areas of focus. 1. Encourage unhappy customers to complain, but be prepared to resolve the complaints. Today' unhappy customers expect businesses to handle customer service flawlessly (even if it is outsourced to a third party). 2. Understand what results your investments in customer service will produce. Since the 1970s, companies have invested billions of dollars in upgraded corporate complaint-handling practices. Only 20% of recent complainants were "completely satisfied" with the results of their complaint (compared to 23% in 1976). 3. Recognize that technology has limits - and that some customers want to interact directly with a person. Only 6% of today's complainants consider the Internet their primary channel for complaining. The authors say that online communication channels might be utilized more effectively to steer customers to live complaint handlers rather than pursuing totally automated solutions. 4. Be aware that customers may be even more influenced by positive online word of mouth than by negative word of mouth. By a margin of 46% to 19%, prospective buyers cited positive posts more often than negative comments as being most influential on their future purchases. 5. For most customers, customer dissatisfaction is about more than money. Only 26% of survey respondents wanted financial compensation for their lost time, inconvenience or injury. Many more people seek nonmonetary remedies...
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Personnel management ; Database industry ; Electronic data processing personnel ; Database management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Simply hiring expensive data scientists isn't enough. To create real business value with data scientists, top management must learn how to manage them effectively.
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Industrial location ; United States ; Industrialists ; United States ; Regional planning ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Rising labor costs in China and other emerging economies, high supply chain and logistics costs, and wide differentials in energy costs in different parts of the world are provoking a fresh round of relocation of manufacturing and production. While some labor-intensive jobs are moving out of China to Southeast Asia or the next emerging low-cost regions, some manufacturing work is also returning to the United States. Wal-Mart is facilitating reshoring efforts among its suppliers, and consultants are offering reshoring conferences, reports and lots of advice. While the data on comparative labor and factor costs may be compelling, reshoring - bringing assembly work back from abroad - is hard work, notes author Willy C. Shih. This is especially true when needed resources (the supplier base, the workforce and even the company's own internal product design capabilities) have atrophied. Shih studied several initiatives aimed at rebuilding regional capacity in the United States (including at GE's Appliance Park in Kentucky and two Flextronics International plants in Texas) and other examples in Europe and Asia to identify lessons about what works. The benefits were no surprise. Placing manufacturing close to the market minimizes inventory in the pipeline, reduces delivery times and shortens ordering cycles. The challenges were less apparent: the need to stabilize the workforce, address skill gaps, rethink the capital/labor ratio, localize the supply base and rethink product design to leverage the proximity to manufacturing. In many ways, Shih writes, the challenges of reshoring to the United States are the challenges of reshoring in any market in the world. Managers must design supply chains for the production of goods that balance proximity to diverse markets with the locations of their capabilities and their supply ecosystems. Doing that well, Shih argues, will always be a source of competitive advantage.
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Marketing ; Competition ; Commerce ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: New research suggests that a smaller company can benefit by making consumers aware that it competes against bigger corporations.
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Opportunism (Psychology) ; Business ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Capturing new growth opportunities is fundamental to strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. These days, experimentation and improvisational change are in. But how should managers address the challenge? The answer, the authors argue, can be more complex and more crucial to a company's success than previously thought. Their research on mature corporations, growing businesses and new ventures suggests a paradoxical tension between focus and flexibility that can define or break a business. Based on more than 150 interviews with managers at 30 companies in North America, Europe and Asia, the authors conclude that focus is still critical and may be just as important as flexibility. What's more, they conclude that a company's focus may influence its flexibility and vice versa. There are two components to capturing a new business opportunity: opportunity selection and opportunity execution. Opportunity selection involves determining which customer problem to solve, whereas opportunity execution deals with solving the problem. The authors point out that most books, articles and thought leaders focus on opportunity execution - how to create value by developing solutions. But research suggests that innovation initiatives often move so quickly to identify a solution that the innovators have to cycle back to figure out which problem they are actually solving. The authors found that opportunity selection appears to matter as much as opportunity execution. More importantly, how managers approach opportunity selection (whether with flexibility or with focus) has a critical impact on how successful they are at opportunity execution. The authors observed that managers and entrepreneurs tend to fall into two groups: opportunists and strategists. Opportunists rely on a less scripted and more flexible approach to opportunity selection, letting emergent customer inquiries shape opportunity selection. Strategists follow a different pattern. They constrain the selection of opportunities so that they pursue opportunities that are more likely to result in success, and they try to capture several opportunities in a row versus one in isolation. The authors found that companies that were more focused in opportunity selection were often more flexible in opportunity execution.
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Decision making ; Electronic discussion groups ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In the digital age, we are inundated with other people's opinions. We browse books on Amazon with awareness of how other customers liked (or disliked) a particular tome. On Expedia, we compare hotels based on user ratings. On YouTube, we can check out a video's thumbs-up/thumbs-down score to help determine if it's worth our time. For the most part, consumers have faith in online ratings and view them as trustworthy. But, the author argues, this trust may be misplaced. The heart of the problem lies with our herd instincts - natural human impulses characterized by a lack of individual decision making - that cause us to think and act in the same way as other people around us. When it comes to online ratings, our herd instincts combine with our susceptibility to positive "social influence." When we see that other people have appreciated a certain book, enjoyed a hotel or restaurant or liked a particular doctor, this can cause us to feel the same positive feelings and to provide a similarly high online rating. The author describes an experiment that he and two colleagues conducted on a social news-aggregation website. On the site, users rate news articles and comments by voting them up or down based on how much they enjoyed them. The researchers randomly manipulated the scores of comments with a single up or down vote and then measured the impact of these small manipulations on subsequent scores. The results were striking. The positive manipulations created a positive social influence bias that persisted over five months and that ultimately increased the comments' final ratings by 25%. Negatively manipulated scores, meanwhile, were offset by a correction effect that neutralized the manipulation: Although viewers of negatively manipulated comments were more likely to vote negative (evidence of negative herding), they were even more likely to positively "correct" what they saw as an undeserved negative score. This social-influence bias snowballs into disproportionately high scores, creating a tendency toward positive ratings bubbles. Positively manipulated scores were 30% more likely than control comments (the comments that the researchers did not manipulate) to reach or exceed a score of 10. A positive vote didn't just affect the mean of the ratings distribution; it pushed the upper tail of the distribution out as well, meaning a single positive vote at the beginning could propel comments to ratings stardom.
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Sams
    ISBN: 9780133553963 , 0133553965
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Sams teach yourself
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Smartphones ; Digital video ; Application software ; Online social networks ; Computer file sharing ; Image files ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Launched in January of 2013, Vine is a new mobile app and video-sharing service from Twitter. Vine enables users to shoot short (six-second max) looping videos on their mobile phones and then share those videos with online friends. Vine videos (called vines) can be viewed from a user's Vine or Twitter feed, shared via Facebook, or embedded in web pages and blogs. This makes Vine like a video version of Instagram, enabling users to "share life in motion" via social networking. This has made Vine enormously popular, especially among the same younger users who made Instagram a hit. Just three months after its release, Vine has become the #1 free app in Apple's U.S. App Store, and is used on 2.66% of all iOS devices - more than any other video app. In addition, 2.8% of Twitter users are also Vine users . These numbers puts Vine's userbase at somewhere between 4 to 6 million users, who upload more than 2,000 new videos each hour. There is no user manual for Vine, nor much in the way of online help files. Anyone wanting to get on the Vine bandwagon can use some help not just learning the basic shooting and sharing features, but also figuring out how to create more sophisticated types of vines. Sams Teach Yourself Vine in 10 Minutes is a one-stop shop for everything associated with Vine, from shooting basic videos to sharing those videos socially to creating more sophisticated and artistic videos. In short, it is a source of inspiration to aspiring Vine users in an easy step-by-step format. It is accompanied by a series of Vine videos, available for viewing from Que's website and YouTube channel, as well as the author Michael Miller's Vine feed. These videos demonstrate the various video techniques discussed in the book to make you an expert!
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que Pub.
    ISBN: 9780133434293 , 013343429X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Edition: 2nd ed.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Google chrome ; Handbooks, manuals, etc ; Chromebook (Computer) ; Handbooks, manuals, etc ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Handbooks, manuals, etc ; Cloud computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Step-by-step instructions with callouts to new Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your brand-new Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Chromebook or Chromebox TM working just the way you want. Learn how to: Quickly set up your Chromebook or Chromebox, log in, and get productive Get comfortable with Google's intuitive new Chrome Desktop interface Reliably connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks Use Google Drive to access files from your Chromebook or any other computer Securely share files with Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ followers or friends Play and edit photos, music, and video online Browse and search the Web with the Google Chrome browser Safely share your Chromebook with other users Get started with free or low-cost web-based office productivity software Build shared calendars, schedule meetings, and manage email Find great new apps for business, education, entertainment, gaming, and more Print to your printer across the Internet with Google Cloud Print Configure your Chromebook for maximum security and privacy Optimize your Chromebook's performance and battery life Work and play faster with Chromebook's built-in keyboard shortcuts Evaluate the new top-of-the-line Google Chromebook Pixel Troubleshoot and recover from frozen apps and other problems CATEGORY: PC Hardware COVERS: Google Chromebook USER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate
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    Indianapolis : Que Publishing
    ISBN: 9780133431575 , 0133431576
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 8! We've identified the Windows 8 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about; keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation Get productive fast, even if you don't have computer experience Use the new "touch" features of Windows 8 if you have a touchscreen device Safeguard your privacy and protect yourself from online scams Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices Browse and search the Web, wherever you go Find reliable health information online Make Skype video calls to friends and family Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they're up to Store your pictures and share them with loved ones Read eBooks on your PC-even enlarge text for greater comfort Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube Enjoy your music, and discover great music you've never heard Fix your own computer problems without help
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133158144 , 0133158144
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Etsy (Firm) ; eBay (Firm) ; Pinterest ; Selling ; Handicraft ; Internet marketing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: SELLING YOUR CRAFTS ONLINE Sell your handmade crafts and artwork worldwide on the Web! Do you sell your own handmade crafts or artwork? There's a whole world of customers beyond what you find at crafts shows and malls. For the first time in history, there's a great way to reach them: the Internet! In Selling Your Crafts Online , Michael Miller guides you step by step through succeeding in the world's biggest online crafts marketplaces and attracting new customers where millions of them already hang out. Miller offers crafts-specific tips and advice on everything from creating listings to getting a fair price, processing payments to providing outstanding service. No matter what you make or where you already sell it, you can earn a better living if you also sell online. This guide will help you get started, get successful, and stay successful! -- Create a quick "mini" business plan that improves your chances of success -- Discover what sells best online-and what doesn't -- Predict your costs, see what competitors are doing, and set your best price -- Write compelling listings and take great photos, even if you're not a professional writer or photographer -- Create an attractive online presence on Etsy, eBay, and other sites -- Discover and compare growing online marketplaces you never knew existed -- Decide whether it makes sense to create your own craft-selling website -- Set yourself up to accept credit cards, PayPal, or other payment services -- Pack, seal, and ship your merchandise safely without overspending -- Answer questions, handle complaints, and offer guarantees -- Track your inventory -- Promote your business on Pinterest and beyond -- Measure your success and learn from experience
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    Indianapolis, IN : Que
    ISBN: 9780133580952 , 0133580954
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 8.1! We've identified the Windows 8/8.1 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about: keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life! Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! • Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation • Get productive fast, even if you don't have computer experience • Use Windows' new touch features if you have a touchscreen device • Safeguard your privacy, and protect yourself from online scams • Find, install, and use easy new Modern apps • Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices • Browse the Web with the great new Internet Explorer 11 • Use new SmartSearch to find everything faster on the Internet • Discover reliable health and financial information online • Make free Skype video calls to friends and family • Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they're up to • Store your pictures, fix them, and share them with loved ones • Read eBooks on your PC-even enlarge text for greater comfort • Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube • Enjoy your music, and discover great music you've never heard • Fix your own computer problems without help
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133480993 , 0133480992
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Computers and older people ; Online social networks ; Social media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This introduction to Facebook has been written with one fast-growing audience in mind: seniors . My Facebook for Seniors approaches every topic from a senior's point of view, using meaningful examples and realistic tasks. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more We've identified the Facebook skills you need to stay connected with the people you care about; reconnect with old friends and classmates; and share your life with loved ones near and far. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! • Sign up for Facebook (it's free!) and create a new account • Find old friends who are also on Facebook • Use the News Feed to discover what your friends are up to • Update your friends and family on your current activities • View your friends' digital photos-and share your photos with friends and family • Personalize the Timeline page that your friends see • Chat privately with friends and family-via text or video • Find and follow pages from your favorite celebrities and companies • Discover interesting topic-specific groups • Use Facebook to schedule and manage real-world events-including birthdays • Enhance Facebook with interesting apps and fun social games • Search Facebook for useful information • Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your grandkids • Find out what you should-and shouldn't-share on Facebook • Use Facebook on your iPad or iPhone
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133354102 , 0133354105
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Online authorship ; Webometrics ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Write great search-optimized, customer-optimized web copy! (No experience? No problem! ) Need to put together a website? Or post to your company's Facebook page? Or write a great Google AdWords ad? You know it's important. Your image is at stake. Maybe a lot ofmoney, too. But you're not a professional web copywriter. Where do you start? Right here . Million-selling author Michael Miller will teach you, show you, guide you-even if you've never done it before! Think you can't write? Hate to write? Forget school: Here are all the professional-quality online copywriting tips and tricks you need right now. Miller will help you find your voice, organize your message, use links, get great search results, and a whole lot more. Best of all, you'll learn how to grab hold of people in seconds - because that's all the time you've got! • The perfect web copywriting guide for every entrepreneur, small businessperson, blogger, and website owner • Keep it short, keep it simple! • Think like your readers, fire them up, and get them to act! • Write text that search engines and humans will both love • Be absolutely clear! Squeeze all the confusion out of your content • Make sure you know just enough grammar and punctuation • Combine text and visuals to make them both work better • Choose the right delivery formats • Integrate your copy into an existing web page design • Work well with web designers and developers Detailed, expert guidance for writing: • Web pages • Online articles • Blog posts • Social media updates • Web ads • Email promos & newsletters • Online press releases • Online help & FAQs • Smartphone & tablet content • Web interfaces Michael Miller has written 100+ non-fiction books, including The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide ; B2B Digital Marketing; Using Google® AdWords and AdSense ; Using Google® Search ; The Complete Idiot's Guide to Search Engine Optimization ; Sams Teach Yourself Google Analytics in 10 Minutes; and Facebook for Grown-Ups . Miller's books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. He has earned a reputation for clearly explaining technical subjects to non-technical readers, and offering exceptionally useful real-world advice on complex topics.
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133381313 , 0133381315
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Absolute beginner's guide
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Home computer networks ; Wireless communication systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: 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:...
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: International business enterprises ; International trade ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: New markets and new possibilities for expansion and acquisition make the global competitive landscape more dynamic, creating both threats and opportunities. The task of the global strategist involves not only identifying where to leverage a company's existing strengths but also how to enhance and renew its capabilities. The authors argue that the risks of global expansion can be greatly reduced by taking a systematic approach to the decision-making process about entering a new country. They conclude that the experience of many global companies suggests that expensive mistakes are often made when companies don't ask certain key questions before they make such internationalization decisions. By better understanding the nature of their own competitive advantages and how those advantages might fit into or be augmented by a new market, companies can greatly improve their chances of success. The authors illustrate their argument by drawing on the examples of companies such as CEMEX, Telefónica, Accor, Wal-Mart and IKEA. The authors propose two tests for the global strategist, one to use when a company is considering replicating a successful strategy in a new country, and the other to use when a company is seeking to acquire a new capability in a new market.
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  • 73
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Leadership ; Industrial management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: At some point in their careers, most executives - even the most talented - will face a power deficit. Regardless of their titles and nominal responsibilities, they will confront situations in which they have insufficient influence and authority to get their job done effectively. Fortunately, two strategies can almost always help the sidelined executive capture more clout and build an enduring power base. A variety of situations can lead a manager into a power deficit. Demographics (race, ethnicity, gender or age) can contribute to the power-deficient executive's predicament, as can inexperience, poor reputation, personality, background, training or outlook. It can happen to people with high potential. It can even happen to executives who are already high performers. Typically, an executive winds up with a power deficit because he or she lacks one or more of the following power sources: legitimacy, critical resources or networks. The high level of interaction between these three sources of power means that a shortage in one can easily produce shortages in the other two. The authors argue that, generally, executives who have a power deficit can solve the problem in one of two ways: they must either play the game more effectively or change the game by, for instance, reshaping their role in the organization. The authors offer examples and recommendations and provide a short questionnaire to help managers identify potential power deficits. The good news is that the odds of success are good. The authors report that in their coaching work with 179 executives who wrestled with power deficits, only four failed to improve the situation.
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    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Business communication ; Industrial management ; Social media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Social technologies are becoming more important to business, according to a survey conducted by MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte. However, the adoption of social technologies often means changing the way people work, and that means executives need to invest time and effort in explaining the purpose and value of using the new tools, as well as providing the necessary financial and organizational supports to sustain these work flow changes over time. The authors' research is based on two surveys conducted in 2011 and 2012, as well as dozens of interviews with executives and social business thought leaders. The 2012 survey had more than 2,500 respondents from 25 industries and 99 countries. According to its findings, 52% of managers say their companies are at an early stage of developing social capabilities. For these managers, the top barriers to using social business are a lack of strategy, no business case and a lack of management understanding. The authors explain the importance of three types of senior leadership support for initiatives that rely on social technologies: (1) support for these initiatives over time, not just when they are launched, (2) executives' own use of social technologies as a signal of their importance, and (3) a pragmatic attitude about what to measure and when to measure results from these initiatives. As marketers capitalize on social tools, the relationship between CMOs and CIOs can change, and some organizations are hiring chief digital officers, the authors note. They observe that successful social business initiatives can produce changes in the way executives work together.
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  • 75
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Organizational change ; Office politics ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In today's fast-paced business world, leaders know that their organization's success is tightly linked to its ability to change again and again. Yet many change initiatives fail. One reason, the authors say, is that leaders often underestimate the impact of the politics and emotions of change. The authors suggest a five-step process for leading a major change initiative: Step 1: Map the political landscape. Map the key external and internal, formal and informal stakeholders who will be affected by the change. Step 2: Identify the key influencers within each stakeholder group. Once the key stakeholder groups are mapped, leaders should identify the key influencers within each group. Key influencers are those individuals who might be able to marshal resources, enroll others, build legitimacy and momentum, and provide ideas crucial to driving the change. Step 3: Assess influencers' receptiveness to change. People have different levels of receptiveness to a given change. Both supporters and skeptics must be engaged. Step 4: Mobilize influential sponsors and promoters. Sponsors have access to financial and human resources. Promoters, on the other hand, can be extremely useful in igniting the enthusiasm that can draw fence-sitters into the process and propel change forward. Step 5: Engage influential positive and negative skeptics. Skeptics can either make a change process more effective or turn a minor hurdle into a major roadblock. Positive skeptics may offer important perspectives and insights about the vulnerabilities of proposed changes. Influential negative skeptics are also important to work with.
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  • 76
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Competition ; Business ; Retail trade ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Erik Brynjolfsson (MIT Sloan School of Management), Yu Hu (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Mohammad S. Rahman (University of Calgary) Recent technology advances in mobile computing and augmented reality are blurring the boundaries between traditional and Internet retailing, enabling retailers to interact with consumers through multiple touch points and expose them to a rich blend of offline sensory information and online content. In the past, brick-and-mortar retail stores were unique in allowing consumers to touch and feel merchandise and provide instant gratification; Internet retailers, meantime, tried to woo shoppers with wide product selection, low prices and content such as product reviews and ratings. But as the retailing industry evolves toward a seamless "omnichannel retailing" experience, the distinctions between physical and online will vanish, the authors suggest, turning the world into a showroom without walls. This will push retailers and their supply-chain partners in other industries to rethink their competitive strategies The growing prevalence of location-based applications on mobile devices is a critical enabler. Mobile technology is well on its way to changing consumer behavior and expectations, the authors argue. By giving consumers more accurate information about product availability in local stores, retailers can draw people into stores who might otherwise have only looked for products online. The enhanced search capability is especially helpful with niche products, which are not always available in local stores. The availability of product price and availability information, the ability of consumers to shop online and pick up products in local stores, and the aggregation of offline information and online content have combined to make the retailing landscape increasingly competitive. Retailers used to rely on barriers such as geography and customer ignorance to advance their positions in traditional markets. However, technology is removing these barriers. The authors point to several possible success strategies for companies operating in the new competitive environment, including providing attractive pricing and curated product-related content; harnessing the power of data and analytics; avoiding direct price comparisons; learning to sell niche products; establishing switching costs; and embracing competition. In an omnichannel world, the authors say, there is a premium on learning rapidly from consumers and ca...
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  • 77
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Employees ; Recruiting ; Personnel management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Recently, the idea has emerged that a key to winning the talent war through recruitment is to place greater emphasis on an organization's reputation for social responsibility, not just the company's overall reputation or its reputation as a good employer. But, the authors argue, few studies validly examine the degree to which a company's social reputation or other aspects of its reputation are more or less important than other, more utilitarian job choice factors. When a survey task simply asks people to rate the importance of a laundry list of job attributes such as corporate social responsibility, it hides the marginal value of each attribute to the potential employee. The authors report on three job choice studies they undertook - one with a sample of MBA students, the second with white-collar office workers and the third with workers from a mixture of occupations (legal, medical, government/public service and manual labor). They systematically analyzed the way potential and actual employees make choices involving job contracts with various utilitarian and reputation components. From the results of their research, the authors conclude that for potential employers of MBA students, neither a corporate reputation for social responsibility nor a reputation as a good place to work is as important as those facets of the job contract that are more directly material to MBAs' careers - salary, compensation structure, time demands and promotion opportunities. These talented employees want to work for good employers, the authors conclude, but their employers do not have to be leaders in corporate social responsibility. Across job categories, the authors found a degree of heterogeneity that implies that overly simplistic prescriptions that do not account for the demands of workers in different professions could lead managers astray. For example, manual workers appear to be less concerned about a company's reputation, while those in the legal profession are clearly paying attention to the social and workplace dimensions of an organization's reputation. When it comes to reputation and the war for talent, the authors conclude, there is every indication it is not a case of one size fits all.
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  • 78
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Creative ability in business ; Corporate culture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Everyone wants an innovative corporate culture, but how do you develop one? Prior research has suggested that the degree to which a company is innovative depends much less on capital, geography or sector than on the company's culture. The authors of this article say that the ability of a culture to support innovation depends on six key building blocks. They developed an assessment tool based on these building blocks, which can be used by managers to help make their culture more conducive to innovation. The authors say the six basic building blocks of an innovative corporate culture are values, behaviors, climate, resources, processes and success. Values drive priorities and decisions, which are reflected in how a company spends its time and money. Behaviors involve how people act in the cause of innovation. Climate is the tenor of workplace life. An innovative climate cultivates enthusiasm, challenges people to take risks within a safe environment, fosters learning and encourages independent thinking. Resources are comprised of three main factors: people, systems and projects. Of these, people - especially "innovation champions" - are the most critical, because they have a powerful impact on the company's values and climate. Processes are the routes innovations follow as they are developed. Finally, the internal and external success of an innovation drives many actions and decisions that may have an impact on the next one: who will be rewarded, which people will be hired and which projects will get the green light. After exploring this framework, the authors offer examples of companies that exemplify each quality. They also include a 54-element test they developed to enable managers to assess a company's "Innovation Quotient." Over the past three years, more than 1,000 employees in 15 companies around the world have taken this assessment. The authors give examples of companies that have implemented changes to make their culture more innovative based on what they learned from the survey, and a case study outlines the experience of a Latin American company with the assessment tool.
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  • 79
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Interactive management ; Group problem solving ; Creative ability in business ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: As innovation becomes more democratic, many of the best ideas for new products and services no longer originate in well-financed corporate and government laboratories. How can companies tap into distributed knowledge and diverse skills? Increasingly, organizations are considering using an open-innovation process, but many are finding that making open innovation work can be more complicated than it looks. The authors' research suggests that executives in numerous industries face the same fundamental decisions when exploring open innovation: (1) whether to open the idea-generation process, (2) whether to open the idea-selection process or (3) whether to open both. The key to success, the authors argue, is careful consideration of what to open, how to open it and how to manage the new problems created by the openness. Although the authors found that many managers were fearful about venturing into an entirely new type of innovation process, they maintain that open innovation is rooted in classic innovation principles such as idea generation and selection. The first benefit of open innovation is the number of ideas that become available. Statistically, the more ideas generated, the better the quality of the best one is likely to be. A second, lesser-known advantage of open innovation is that the value of the best idea generally increases with the variability of the ideas received. There are advantages to casting the net widely enough to access ideas of diverse quality: The quality of the average idea may fall, but the best idea is more likely to be spectacular. While managers are often apprehensive about idea creation through open innovation, many are completely unfamiliar with the possibilities offered by opening idea selection. They assume that only company employees can make good choices about which ideas are best. Yet the authors found that outsiders provide distinctive expertise and perspectives, which enable companies to pick winning ideas and generate significant value. This is particularly true with products that can be used in many ways, or when fashions or requirements change quickly. A potential problem in open innovation, the authors point out, relates to how companies contract with idea generators. A second challenge in managing open innovation is caused by a shift in who bears the cost (and risk) of idea generation. With open innovation, the company pays for a design only after it has been completed. This means that the idea gene...
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  • 80
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Project management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Many aspects of project management are well understood, but one key factor is frequently overlooked: A significant number of projects fail to meet their business objectives because they were launched without a clearly articulated purpose. In more than 20 years of consulting with hundreds of teams, the authors have found that lack of a focused "why statement" is perhaps the most common reason projects fail. Without a solid why, it is more difficult for a team to maintain its internal momentum and keep higher-level managers interested in the project. Projects are launched without a clear why statement for a number of reasons. Sometimes, the group feels pressured to do something, anything, right away. On other occasions, decision makers are unwilling to engage in discussions that might involve conflict or expose hidden agendas. Finally, a failure of imagination can lead to shortsighted reasoning, as the organization chooses a familiar course of action before realizing it won't actually address the problem that needs to be solved. The authors contend that a project team can improve its chances of success by considering four dimensions associated with clear why statements: 1. Identity requires that the core problem be clearly articulated. 2. Location is the second dimension of an effective why statement and answers the question, "Where do we see the problem?" 3. Timing involves specifying when the problem occurs, when it began and how long it is likely to persist if no action is taken. 4. Magnitude speaks to the significance and scale of the issue and answers the question, "How big is the problem or gap in measurable terms?" The four dimensions of a why statement provide a structured description of the business gap that drives the project. A why statement should be developed early in the gestation of a project before significant resources are misdirected toward a poorly defined venture that misses the mark, or worse, solves the wrong problem.
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  • 81
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Consolidation and merger of corporations ; Case studies ; Corporate reorganizations ; Case studies ; Business planning ; Case studies ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In the relentless evolution of technology and markets, many industries are in the midst of major reconfigurations of their fundamental architectures and how companies capture value. When industries converge, companies that were in seemingly unrelated businesses can become rivals. Managers need to recognize the different drivers and the types of strategic choices that are available to them. Turning a blind eye as the industry's ecosystem begins to change can be costly. Perhaps the most dramatic example of industry convergence is in telecommunications, information technology, media and entertainment, which many people now refer to as a single field, the "TIME" industries. This article is based in part on interviews at 26 companies in these industries. The authors identify four main drivers of industry convergence: technological advancement, open architectures and standards, policy and regulatory reforms, and changes in customer expectations and preferences. In addition, the authors describe four strategies companies have used to sustain growth in converging industries: technology pioneer, market attacker, ecosystem aggregator and business remodeler. Technology Pioneer Technology pioneers enter the market early and make strategic choices on the appropriate technological specialization as well as the control of intellectual property. New ventures following this path recognize that they need to demonstrate the technological potential of their inventions and evaluate the conditions for early customer adoption. Successful technology pioneers pursue these goals by driving standards, becoming the technology of choice and negotiating nonexclusive licenses. Market Attacker Market attackers try to exploit the commercial application of advanced technologies and tap into revenue opportunities generated by the fragmentation of well-established value chains. A particularly effective strategy is to team up with an incumbent and collaborate vertically in the value chain. This often involves three steps: establishing relationships with partners; consolidating the engagement model; and extending their partnerships, weighing different paths to expand scale and reach. Ecosystem Aggregator Ecosystem aggregators attempt to exploit the market opportunities resulting from a wave of emerging technologies. Typically, they are incumbents in the industry and leverage their competences and market experience to establish an innovation platform aimed at complementary pr...
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  • 82
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Consumer behavior ; Customer loyalty programs ; Customer relations ; Management ; Marketing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Is it better to reward existing customers for loyalty - or spend your marketing dollars on attracting new ones? Many companies face that management dilemma, and expert opinions on the subject conflict. The authors argue that the answer to that question depends on how fluid customer preferences are in a market and to what degree some of a company's customers are much more valuable than others. In markets where consumer preferences are highly fluid and where the highest-value customers are much more valuable than others, companies should focus on rewarding their best existing customers. Examples of industries in which this is the case include airlines and car rentals. However, if either or both of those two characteristics - customer shopping flexibility and concentrations in customer value - is not in place, then companies should focus on offering their best prices to new customers. When identifying high-value customers, it's important to remember that revenues and profits may not necessarily be correlated. The authors note that it is not only possible that high-volume customers are not as valuable as they seem, but, in some settings, they may be downright unprofitable. For example, at one bank with which one of the authors worked, about 50% of customers contributed negatively to profits. The authors suggest several approaches to addressing the problem of unprofitable customers, including customer education and selectively increasing prices to those customers.
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  • 83
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Sustainable development ; Case studies ; Economic development ; Case studies ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This case study examines Caesars Entertainment's sustainability initiative. In the past few years Caesars, the world's most geographically diversified gaming company, has come a long way toward earning a reputation as an environmental leader in the hospitality industry. It has received more than 50 awards and certifications for sustainability leadership. In just five years, the company has reduced its carbon footprint by nearly 10% and reduced its energy use per square foot by 20%. Gary Loveman, the company's chairman and CEO, stepped up the company's sustainability efforts beginning in 2007 as the economy was starting to weaken. Caesars' revenues were collapsing, forcing the company to reduce staffing levels by more than 20 percent. Staff members were developing creative ways to cut costs, reduce energy consumption and waste, and increase recycling, and Loveman saw an opportunity to build on their initiative. The program, dubbed CodeGreen, has become institutionalized across more than 50 Caesars properties, in part by a scorecard that continues to be refined. Although Caesars' properties have substantially reduced their carbon footprint and increased efficiencies, the next stage of Caesars' sustainability program is still being mapped out. This case study features details about Caesar's sustainability initiative, as well as expert commentary by two business school professors: Michael W. Toffel of Harvard and Gregory Unruh of Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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  • 84
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Business ethics ; Social responsibility of business ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In the aftermath of the well-publicized frauds of Enron, WorldCom and Tyco circa 2001 and 2002, there were major efforts in the United States to restore trust and enforce corporate compliance. Among other things, the U.S. Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, corporate spending on compliance increased an estimated $6 billion annually and leading business schools created ethics centers and made ethics training mandatory. Yet despite these reform efforts, corporate trust violations continue. In fact, some of the most insidious practices from the Enron era (notably, disguising financial weakness with offbalance-sheet debt) were front and center again during the global financial crisis of 2008. Why do trust failures continue to occur with such frequency, and how can they be reliably prevented? The authors found that building and sustaining organizational trust is different from building and sustaining interpersonal trust, and that major organizational trust violations are almost never the result of "bad apples" or "rogue employees." Rather, these violations are predictable in organizations that allow dysfunctional, conflicting or incongruent elements to take root. Trust betrayals occur, the authors note, when the organization actively caters to a group (or groups) at the expense of and even causing harm to another group. Given the global prevalence of social media, online global forums and 24-hour news cycles, a breach of trust with any one stakeholder group can rapidly undermine an organization's reputation for trust in its broader stakeholder community. Ironically, the authors note, trust failures can act as catalysts for creating a high-trust organization. Much can be learned about how to establish and sustain organizational trustworthiness by examining how organizations successfully restore trust after a major violation. In analyzing cases of companies that have attempted to repair trust, the authors identified three critical stages: investigation, organizational reform and evaluation. Reforms must be evaluated to ensure they are working as intended, and shortfalls must be addressed. Successful trust repair requires taking a systems perspective to accurately diagnose and reform the true faults in the organizational system.
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  • 85
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Electronic commerce ; Computing platforms ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Online crowdsourcing platforms are growing at double-digit rates and are starting to attract the attention of large companies. Just as cloud computing offers unconstrained access to processing capacity and storage, what the authors call the "human cloud" promises to connect businesses to millions of workers on tap, ready to perform tasks and solve problems that range from the simple to the complex. Although the initial concept for the human cloud was to create an eBay-like marketplace for talent and labor, there were obstacles. The simple auction model seemed ill-suited for large, complex undertakings. The model was also often perceived as too risky by managers, who had a hard time developing "virtual" rapport with workers. Today, four new human cloud models have developed, each aiming to overcome these problems in a distinct way: 1. The Facilitator model connects suppliers and buyers directly through a bidding process but offers increased visibility into the supplier's identity and work processes. Elance and oDesk are examples of this model. 2. The Arbitrator model enables buyers to compare the inputs of multiple providers before choosing which to purchase. Arbitrator platforms such as CrowdSpring and InnoCentive follow this approach. 3. The Aggregator model breaks down a job, such as proofreading, translation, transcription or tagging, into tiny bits of work - microtasks - and finds workers willing to complete these tasks, sometimes in the context of a game. Platforms like Amazon Mechanical Turk and CrowdFlower offer such capabilities. 4. The most sophisticated model, the Governor, provides project management, supplier certification and quality control to assure qualified coordination and management of complex projects. The authors note that harnessing the human cloud's power will - as with earlier outsourcing waves - require hard work and learning. Buyers may find it helpful to think about managing a human cloud initiative much the same way that they manage the main phases of any outsourcing engagement.
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  • 86
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Organizational change ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Too often, conventional approaches to organizational transformation resemble the Big Bang theory. Change occurs all at once, on a large scale, and often in response to crisis. Yet we know from a great deal of experience that Big Bang transformation attempts often fail, fostering employee discontent and producing mediocre solutions with little lasting impact. Instead of undertaking a risky, large-scale makeover, organizations can seed transformation by collectively uncovering "everyday disconnects" - the disparities between our expectations about how work is carried out and how it is actually is. The discovery of such disconnects encourages people to think about how the work might be done differently. Continuously pursuing these smaller-scale changes - and then weaving them together - offers a practical middle path between large-scale transformation and smallscale pilot projects that run the risk of producing too little too late. The author has found that organizations take three approaches to discovery that are both particularly effective for uncovering everyday disconnects in the organization's work and seeding transformation from the bottom up. These techniques can be used together. The three techniques are: 1. Work Discovery Instead of assuming that you know how work is designed, examine it firsthand as it is actually conducted. Determine how to turn the (inevitable) surprises you uncover into assets. 2. Better Practices Instead of simply adopting the best practices of other organizations, screen the way work gets done in your organization through those best practices to generate new ideas. In other words, use best practices to generate even better practices. 3. Test Training Instead of locking down standard operating procedures during training, experiment with other, potentially better possibilities for changing the way the work will get done. Use training for testing these possibilities.
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  • 87
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Three-dimensional printing ; Rapid prototyping ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: These days, 3-D printing is much in the news. Also known as "additive manufacturing" or "rapid prototyping," 3-D printing is the printing of solid, physical 3-D objects. Unlike machining processes, which are subtractive in nature, 3-D printing systems join together raw materials to form an object. Some see 3-D printing and related technologies as having transformative implications. "Just as the Web democratized innovation in bits, a new class of 'rapid prototyping' technologies, from 3-D printers to laser cutters, is democratizing innovation in atoms," Wired magazine's longtime editor-in-chief, Chris Anderson, stated in his new book Makers: The New Industrial Revolution. "A new digital revolution is coming, this time in fabrication," MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld wrote in a recent issue of Foreign Affairs. But in addition to 3-D printing's technological implications, recent evolutions in 3-D printing offer important management lessons for executives about the changing face of technological innovation - and what that means for businesses. In this article, the authors examine the rapid emergence of a movement called open-source 3-D printing and how it fits into a general trend toward open-source innovation by collaborative online communities. They then discuss how existing companies can respond to - and sometimes benefit from - open-source innovation if it occurs in their industry.
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  • 88
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge, MA : MIT
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Creative ability in business ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: In industries where innovation is highly distributed, companies often attempt to gain market advantages by coordinating their product introductions with those of other companies in hopes of generating increased sales and customer satisfaction. Synchronization can take a number of forms, and the implementation costs vary widely. Moreover, keeping part of a company's operations synchronized with those of another can present substantial challenges involving control. The challenges are magnified when capturing the benefits of synchrony depends on many other players in the industry network. Understanding what it takes to coordinate critical activities across industry networks can be extremely helpful, particularly in technology-intensive industries, where innovation is distributed and companies are strategically interdependent. Sony and Microsoft, leading manufacturers of video game consoles, for example, often try to coordinate product releases with game manufacturers such as Electronic Arts. The network of relationships among companies within an industry plays a key role in producing synchronization. Such relationships can range from intense collaborations to arm's-length alliances involving less interaction. Enterprises synchronize their product development work in three different ways: by planning the synchrony proactively with a few other partner organizations; by reacting to signals by other companies; or by combining these two approaches to create a hybrid approach. In industries that produce highly complex products, industry leaders can overcome the weaknesses of planned and reactive synchronization by blending the two approaches. This involves proactively engaging with the company or companies they absolutely must coordinate with and "signaling" their intentions to a selected group of other companies in hopes that the broader network of companies will respond.
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  • 89
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, IN : Que
    ISBN: 9780133552386 , 0133552381
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Microcomputers ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Easy Computer Basics See it done. do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8.1 Edition teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... -- Set up and configure your new computer system -- Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software -- Use Microsoft Windows 8.1-and personalize it just for you -- Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music -- View and edit digital photos -- Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu Plus -- Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware -- Set up a wireless home network, and share your Internet connection with multiple computers
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  • 90
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133113983 , 0133113981
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Microcomputers ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: SEE IT DONE. DO IT YOURSELF. It's that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... Set up and configure your new computer system Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software Use Microsoft Windows 8-and personalize it just for you Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, Facebook, and YouTube View and manage digital photos Download music from the iTunes Store and other sites, plus stream music live over the Internet Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers
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  • 91
    ISBN: 9780133107395 , 0133107396
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Edition: 6th ed.
    Series Statement: Absolute beginner's guide
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Popular works ; Microcomputers ; Popular works ; Computer science ; Popular works ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Popular works ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This year, millions of casual computer users will buy new Windows 8 mobile devices, notebooks, and desktop PCs. They'll want to know how to find their way around, get comfortable, and get the job done - without jargon, complexity, or hassle. There's a book for them: Michael Miller's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition. It's the one book that covers everything today's beginners and near-beginners need to know: not just about Windows, but also about software, hardware, and the Internet. Through 100+ books, author Michael Miller has established an unparalleled track record in explaining complicated concepts simply and clearly, and empowering beginners. Now, he's thoroughly updated his best-selling Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics to cover today's user experience - with Windows 8, Internet Explorer 8, and today's hottest online tools, from craigslist and Facebook to Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google Docs. The latest edition of Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics is updated with coverage of Windows 8, which introduces the totally new Metro user interface. Given Metro's genesis as a mobile interface, and Microsoft's push towards a new breed of touchscreen computing devices, this new edition will include more hardware coverage than previous editions. In addition, this book will cover Windows 8's new Metro interface in depth, as well as feature increased coverage of social networking and cloud computing applications.
    Note: "Updated for Windows 8" --Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Indianapolis : Sams
    ISBN: 0132977435 , 9780132977432
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (ix, 171 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Sams teach yourself
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Spotify ; Digital jukebox software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Sams Teach Yourself Spotify® in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through 10-minute lessons, you'll learn everything you need to know to listen to your favorite music on the Spotify streaming music service. Each compact lesson zeros in on core procedures using easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Discover new music-fast-with the helpful and accurate information in this book. Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Choose the right Spotify subscription plan Play your favorite music-anywhere Import your own music into your Spotify library Search for songs and artists Create your own Spotify radio station Assemble music into playlists Share music with your Facebook friends Expand Spotify with third-party apps Scrobble your Spotify music to Last.fm Play Spotify on your iPhone Register your book at informit.com/register for convenient access to updates and corrections as they become available. Category: Internet Covers: Spotify User Level: Beginning
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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  • 93
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que Pub.
    ISBN: 9780132877718 , 0132877716
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xv, 319 p.) , ill.
    Edition: 2nd ed.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Social networks ; Computer network resources ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Facebook started out as a social network for high school and college kids. But now grown-ups like you are getting connected, too - even if you use Facebook much differently than your kids do. If you're a grown-up looking to join the Facebook bandwagon, Facebook for Grown-Ups is just the guide you need. You'll learn how to use Facebook to reconnect with old friends and family members and keep them up-to-date on what's happening in your life. Facebook for Grown-Ups shows you how to open a Facebook account, find new friends, post status updates, and share family photos and videos. You'll learn how to become a fan of your favorite performers, join a business network, and create your own topic-specific groups. And if you're worried about privacy, Facebook for Grown-Ups shows you how to keep your personal information from becoming public knowledge. You'll even learn how to keep track of what your kids are doing on Facebook - without them knowing it. This revised and updated edition shows you how to best use Facebook's new Timeline profile page. You'll learn how to customize your Timeline, edit and highlight events, and add your own personal cover image.
    Note: "Use Facebook to reconnect with old friends, family, and co-workers"--Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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  • 94
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780132182256 , 0132182254
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xvi, 271 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Google chrome ; Netbook computers ; Cloud computing ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: My Google Chromebook brings together all the expert advice and easy, step-by-step know-how you'll need to make the most of your new Google Chromebook -in no time! Chromebooks are laptop computers that are entirely based on Google Chrome OS, cloud-based OS that is a radical departure from traditional Windows and Mac OSes. Because of its web-based nature, using a Chromebook and the Chrome OS is quite a bit different from using a traditional notebook PC and Microsoft Windows. To get the most use out of your new Chromebook, you need to become familiar with how cloud computing works - as well as all the ins and outs of your new Chromebook. You'll find all that and more here! This full-color, fully-illustrated book simplifies even the trickiest of tasks. You'll find step-by-step instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do. Coverage includes quickly setting up your Chromebook, logging in, and getting productive. You'll master Google's web-centric Chrome OS and you'll learn to reliably connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, 3G, or even Ethernet. You'll also learn how to: · Monitor 3G usage to avoid costly overages · Manage files stored on the web or your own flash drives · Play and edit online media · Browse and search the Web · Discover great new Chrome extensions and Apps for fun, family, and social networking · Safely share your Chromebook with other users · Work with free or low-cost web-based productivity tools · Configure Chromebook for more security, privacy, performance, and battery life · Save time with built-in shortcuts · Troubleshoot and recover from problems
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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  • 95
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133150247 , 0133150240
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Social networks ; Computer network resources ; Web sites ; Design ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: See It Done. Do It Yourself. It's that Easy ! Easy Facebook teaches you the fundamentals to help you start sharing with friends and family on Facebook, the Internet's largest social network. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common Facebook tasks. No need to feel intimidated--we'll hold your hand every step of the way. • Join Facebook and create your personal account • Find and follow friends online • View your friends' status updates in Facebook's news feed and ticker • Comment on and like friends' posts • Post your own status updates for your friends to read • Personalize your timeline profile page • Upload and share digital photos and videos • Manage your Facebook privacy--and keep some things private
    Note: "See it done, do it yourself" -- Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780132982870 , 0132982870
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xx, 571 p.) , ill.
    Keywords: Music ; Computer network resources ; Music trade ; Computer network resources ; Music and the Internet ; Sound ; Recording and reproducing ; Digital techniques ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Everything You Need to Know about Digital Music! Your hard-core, up-to-the-minute, how-to guide Download, rip, store, organize, play, stream-anything, anywhere Seriously into digital music? Best-selling how-to author, serious audiophile, and eclectic music-lover Michael Miller will help you get all the digital tunes you want, whenever and wherever you want them! Miller guides you through today's best new options, from iTunes to Spotify...helps you make the most of social music, Internet radio, and cloud music services...even shows how to transform your home into a digital music paradise. This book is packed with practical answers, easy step-by-step instructions, insider tips, great ideas, and new music sources you never knew existed! For everyone who's passionate about music! • Discover brand-new digital music services, sites, and devices that fit your lifestyle • Find great new music on iTunes, Amazon, and sites you've never heard of • Get the truth about piracy, file sharing, and copyright • Find huge amounts of legally free music • Rip, store, and organize: Build your perfect music library • Determine the best audio file format and compression rate for your collection • Create simply amazing playlists • Stream songs anywhere, with Spotify, Pandora, Internet radio, and the cloud • Get great sound from your iPod or iPhone on your home audio system • Build a whole-house digital audio system, the easy way • Choose your best next media player (Apple or otherwise) • Find and share tunes on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and beyond
    Note: Includes index
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  • 97
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    Online Resource
    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que Pub.
    ISBN: 9780133070842 , 0133070840
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xiv, 270 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Pinterest ; Online social networks ; User-generated content ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Step-by-step instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do on Pinterest Help when you run into problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from Pinterest Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping Pinterest working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Sign up for Pinterest and find friends to follow • Create new pinboards • Find interesting items to pin • Organize your Pinterest boards • Search Pinterest for interesting items • Repin other people's pins • Comment on other pins • Pin and play videos • Install the Pinterest bookmarklet in your web browser • Practice proper Pinterest etiquette • Use Pinterest on your iPhone • Create collaborative pinboards • Use Pinterest to promote your business
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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  • 98
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume)
    Keywords: Kyōsera Kabushiki Kaisha ; Industrial management ; Organizational effectiveness ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A persistent challenge for companies as they grow is how to maintain the high level of dynamism and employee commitment that drove success in the early days. Over the years, thoughtful managers and management theorists have formulated many approaches for dealing with the problem, all aimed at giving managers and employees more responsibility and accountability for the performance of their own profit centers. But the authors argue that few companies have taken things as far as Kyocera Corp. Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Kyocera produces a range of industrial ceramics, semiconductor components, electronics devices and information and telecommunications equipment. During its more than five decades in business, a key driver of Kyocera's growth and success, the authors say, has been its distinctive entrepreneurial culture, known internally as "amoeba management." Kyocera founder Kazuo Inamori developed the amoeba management system to help ordinary employees without any operations or finance backgrounds see how they can contribute to the success of the business. Within Kyocera, there are some 3,000 amoebas, most of which have between five and 50 employees. They are expected to operate independently and find ways of working with other amoebas to achieve profitable growth. Amoebas share their plans with senior managers at plantwide assemblies. Hourly efficiency is the primary measure of amoeba performance. The ratio allows management to make profitability comparisons across amoebas and time. The authors note that Kyocera's system is better suited for business environments characterized by intense competition and fast technological change, because companies in such environments require decentralized structures.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 22, 2015)
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    Indianapolis : Que
    ISBN: 0132811669 , 9780132811668
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xvii, 339 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Internet marketing ; Industrial marketing ; Digital media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The only 100% B2B-focused guide to high-profit, low-cost digital marketing! Finally, there's a comprehensive guide to digital marketing specifically for B2B companies . In B2B Digital Marketing, Michael Miller thoroughly explains how to use each leading digital marketing vehicle to successfully market any product or service to your target companies. You'll start with planning, discovering how to choose your best platforms and strategies for customer acquisition, sales conversion, and retention. Next, master crucial execution skills for web, search, social, and mobile marketing, online advertising, email, blogs, YouTube, online PR, and more. Finally, discover exactly how to measure your effectiveness, refocus based on what you learn, and prepare for the newest developments in B2B digital marketing. Whether you're a B2B marketer, product manager, sales professional, PR specialist, manager, or entrepreneur, this book will help you use new low-cost techniques to build stronger relationships, close more sales, and earn higher profits- starting today! You'll Learn How To: • Define realistic, measurable goals for your B2B digital marketing initiative • Segment your audience and identify the best digital platforms and vehicles for connecting with them • Systematically address the entire B2B buying continuum: reach, acquisition, conversion, retention, and loyalty • Create a flexible, actionable B2B digital marketing plan • Design a website that helps B2B buyers quickly find exactly what they need • Optimize your site for today's search engines and today's customers • Use tailored, targeted email to reach more customers and prospects at lower cost • Craft online advertising to reinforce organic search, support promotions, and attract web seminar participants • Drive real value from Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter • Effectively utilize blogs, podcasts, and streaming media MICHAEL MILLER has written more than 100 nonfiction books, including The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide ; Using Google® AdWords and AdSense ; Using Google® Search ; The Complete Idiot's Guide to Search Engine Optimization ; Sams Teach Yourself Google Analytics in 10 Minutes ; and Facebook for Grown-Ups . Miller's books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. He has established a reputation for clearly explaining technical subjects to non-technical readers, and offering exceptionally useful real-world advice on complex topics. More information can be ...
    Note: "Using the web to market directly to businesses"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
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  • 100
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    Online Resource
    [Indianapolis, Ind. : Que Pub.
    ISBN: 9780132174695 , 0132174693
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xv, 187 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Using--
    Keywords: Google ; Internet searching ; Search engines ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: After completing this tutorial you will be able to use multiple search terms and other advanced features in "Google." This flash tutorial requires a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher.
    Note: Title from resource description page (viewed 3/12/12). - By Michael Miller. Cf. p. xii. - Publisher from p. xiv. - Date of publication from p. vi. - Imperfect: lacking all before p. vi
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