O Reilly: 1860 books
Knoppix Hacks
Tips and Tools for Hacking, Repairing, and Enjoying Your PC
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2007
If you think Knoppix is just a Linux demo disk, think again. Klaus Knopper created an entire Linux distribution on a bootable CD (and now a DVD) so he could use his favorite open source tools on any computer. This book includes a collection of tips and techniques for using the enormous amount of software...
Mac OS X for Unix Geeks (Leopard)
Demistifying the Geekier Side of Mac OS X
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2008
If you're a developer or system administrator lured to Mac OS X because of its Unix roots, you'll quickly discover that performing Unix tasks on a Mac is different than what you're accustomed to. Mac OS X for Unix Geeks serves as a bridge between Apple's Darwin OS and the more traditional Unix systems....
Windows XP Pocket Reference
A Compact Guide to Windows XP
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2009
Windows XP Pocket Reference is a handy book for power users and system administrators who need a solid reference with quick answers, but not a lot of explanation. This book is a powerful tool that quickly covers XP's applications and tools, tasks and settings, and commands. Windows XP Pocket...
iOS Sensor Apps with Arduino
Wiring the iPhone and iPad into the Internet of Things
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Turn your iPhone or iPad into the hub of a distributed sensor network with the help of an Arduino microcontroller. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to connect an external sensor to an iOS device and have them talk to each other through Arduino. You’ll also build an iOS application that...
Building Wireless Sensor Networks
with ZigBee, XBee, Arduino, and Processing
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2010
Get ready to create distributed sensor systems and intelligent interactive devices using the ZigBee wireless networking protocol and Series 2 XBee radios. By the time you're halfway through this fast-paced, hands-on guide, you'll have built a series of useful projects, including a complete ZigBee...
Making Android Accessories with IOIO
Going Mobile with Sensors, Lights, Motors, and Robots
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Create your own electronic devices with the popular IOIO ("yoyo") board, and control them with your Android phone or tablet. With this concise guide, you’ll get started by building four example projects—after that, the possibilities for making your own fun and creative accessories with...
Getting Started with .NET Gadgeteer
Learn to Use This .NET Micro Framework-Powered Platform
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2012
Learn how to quickly build cool electronic gadgets with .NET Gadgeteer. With the easy-to-follow instructions in this guide, you’ll tackle five fascinating projects, using Microsoft’s rapid prototyping Gadgeteer platform. There’s no soldering involved—you simply plug in modules that make gadget-building...
Electronics Cookbook
Practical Electronic Recipes with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2017
If you’re among the many hobbyists and designers who came to electronics through Arduino and Raspberry Pi, this cookbook will help you learn and apply the basics of electrical engineering without the need for an EE degree. Through a series of practical recipes, you’ll learn how to solve specific...
Windows 7 Annoyances
Tips, Secrets, and Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2010
Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system, plus the solutions,...
Windows 8 Hacks
Tips & Tools for Unlocking the Power of Tablets and Desktops
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2012
Windows 8 is quite different than previous Microsoft operating systems, but it’s still eminently hackable. With this book, you’ll learn how to make a variety of modifications, from speeding up boot time and disabling the Lock screen to hacking native apps and running Windows 8 on a Mac. And that’s...
Windows XP Hacks
Tips & Tools for Customizing and Optimizing Your OS
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2005
A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as:
security
web browsing
controlling the...
by Scott Lowe
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2005
Millions of computers around the world today are connected by the Internet, so why is it still so hard to hook up a few PCs in you own home? Whether you want to share an Internet connection, install WiFi, or maybe just cut down on the number of printers you own, home networks are supposed to help...
Home Networking Annoyances
How to Fix the Most Annoying Things About Your Home Network
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2005
The beauty of a home network is that it can make life so easy--what could be better than sharing an Internet connection so that everyone can be online at the same time? With home networking you can move files from one computer to another, share resources, print to a single printer or multiple printers...
Mac Hacks
Tips & Tools for unlocking the power of OS X
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2013
Want to take real control of your Mac? The hacks in this book help you dig below the surface to tweak system preferences, mount drives and devices, and generally do things with your system that Apple doesn’t expect you to do. With a little effort, you can make your Mac and its applications perform...