New to social media? This easy-to-use guide will get you started in no time! Social media is a ton of fun, and this updated guide makes it easy to set up a Facebook or Twitter account to catch up with old friends, communicate with your family, and enjoy your online experience. Printed in large font for easy reading, this book offers hands-on guidance to connecting to the Internet with a computer or mobile device, creating social media accounts and profiles, searching for friends, joining groups, sharing photos and videos, and more. If you're one of the 100+ million seniors using Facebook or other social media sites, this 2nd Edition of Facebook &amp; Twitter For Seniors For Dummies will take you through the entire process setting up your online accounts and taking full control over what you post and see on popular social media sites. It also covers popular sites where you can read and share opinions on entertainment and travel options, view movies and television shows on your computer or mobile device, and even create your own blog. <ul>
<li>This Second Edition covers new social media options that weren't previously available</li> <li>Take the pain out of working with an Internet service provider, checking e-mail, and staying in touch with your mobile device</li> <li>Make it easy to put your photos on Facebook, create a profile, connect with friends, and add other info</li> <li>Learn how to share the latest updates on Twitter or search for exciting travel destinations on TripAdvisor</li> </ul>
If you're a senior looking for simple advice on how to use social media sites to strengthen your connection with loved ones—or to reconnect with friends from your past—this hands-on guide has you covered.

Facebook & Twitter Seniors FD 2e (For Dummies)

Computers & Technology

Collier, Marsha

Web Development & Design

Dummies Tech

The easy way to effectively implement iPads in the classroom The iPad is a natural fit for education in the 21 century, and this hands-on guide shows you just how to implement it in your educational institution. iPad in Education For Dummies serves as a roadmap for the device's successful use as an education tool—from both a personal and institutional perspective. It examines why the iPad is a perfect fit for contemporary educational needs, how to purchase and deploy them within an organization, and outlines best practices, tools, and apps for their educational use across all curricula and grade levels. A cross between a powerful computer, iPod, game console, and e-reader, the iPad is an ultraportable—and ultra cool—touch device from Apple. In 2013, the iPad was deployed in Chicago Public Schools, LA Unified School district, Oxnard School District in California, and Raleigh County Public Schools in West Virginia, to name a few. In this new edition of iPad in Education For Dummies, you'll find the latest coverage of interactive media and augmented reality apps, creating and publishing class books and textbooks, moving from lectures to interactive classroom presentations, setting up digital student profiles, and much more. <ul>
<li>Includes up-to-date coverage of Apple's iPad hardware and iOS software</li> <li>Covers managing classroom workflow challenges, including how to distribute, share, collaborate, and collect digital documents</li> <li>Written by one of the foremost authorities on iPad deployments in schools</li> <li>Provides clear information on what decisions you need to make to deploy and use the iPad effectively in the classroom</li> </ul>
If you're a school administrator, teacher, or educational IT specialist who is considering deploying the iPad in the classroom, this handy guide has everything to set you up for success.

iPad in Education FD, 2e (For Dummies Series)

Gliksman, Sam

Software

The easy way to control your home appliances Do you want to control common household appliances and amenities from your smartphone or tablet, wherever you happen to be? Home Automation For Dummies guides you through installing and setting up app-controlled devices in your home, such as heating and air conditioning, lighting, multimedia systems, game consoles, and security and monitoring devices—and even suggests popular products to consider. The saturation of the mobile market with smart devices has led to an upsurge in domestic devices, such as thermostats, refrigerators, smoke detectors, security systems, among others, that can be controlled by those devices. Both Google and Apple offer fully-integrated solutions for connecting mobile devices to home theater and audio systems, and now Google has branched out into smart thermostats and smoke detectors. If you've caught the bug and want to get your feet wet in this cool new phenomenon, Home Automation For Dummies gives you plain-English, step-by-step instructions for tech-ifying your home without breaking a sweat. <ul>
<li>Provides clear instructions on remotely controlling your home appliances</li> <li>Shows you how to set preferences to automatically adjust lighting or temperature</li> <li>Explores digital "life hacks" that explain how non-app-ready appliances can be controlled via smart phones using third-party go-betweens</li> <li>Covers an emerging segment of the industry that was one of the primary focuses of this year's Consumer Electronic Show</li> </ul>
If you're looking to find new ways to simplify and better control your home environment using app-driven devices, your phone, or tablet, Home Automation For Dummies makes it easier.

Home Automation For Dummies

Spivey, Dwight

Humor & Entertainment

Practical Facebook marketing strategies, tactics, andtechniques This new edition of Facebook Marketing For Dummies armsnovice to expert marketers with everything they need to plan,refine, execute, and maintain a successful Facebook marketingcampaign. Fully updated to cover the latest tools and techniques ofFacebook marketing, you'll find hands-on guidance to create andadminister your Page Timeline, understand the psychology of theFacebook user, build your fan base, utilize events, contests, andpolls to promote your Page, increase your brand awareness,integrate your Facebook marketing campaign with other marketingstrategies, and monitor, measure, and adjust your Facebookmarketing campaigns.
Written by a leading expert on helping others use Facebook andother social media tools to promote and enhance their brands, thispractical guide gets you up and running on Facebookmarketing—fast. In plain English, it walks you through allthe latest features, including new designs for the News Feed,Timeline, and Pages, as well as major changes to the Facebookadvertising platform.
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<li>Includes real-world case studies that illustrate how successfulFacebook marketing really works</li>
<li>Fully updated to cover the latest tools and techniques inFacebook marketing</li>
<li>Shows marketers how to use Facebook to reach and engage theirtarget audience</li>
<li>Provides step-by-step instructions on how to organize,optimize, and manage your Facebook advertising campaigns</li>
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If you're a marketer looking to develop or refine a social mediamarketing plan that includes significant Facebook presence,Facebook Marketing For Dummies is your go-to guide.

Facebook Marketing For Dummies, 5th Edition (For Dummies Series)

Business & Money

Haydon, John

Industries

Your must-have guide to buying and selling on eBayOver 160 million buyers can't be wrong! That's how many people are buying on eBay, and that number only continues to grow. If you're an eBay beginner looking to find bargains or make money by selling, look no further than eBay For Dummies. Inside, you'll find all the tips and strategies you need to become a successful buyer or seller on the world's #2 e-commerce site. Written by Marsha Collier--who was one of the earliest sellers on eBay and one of their first elite 'PowerSellers'--this new edition offers the latest updates on eBay's selling tools, payment options, how to enhance your eBay experience through social media, and so much more. Buyers will discover how to find bargains, evaluate items, choose between bidding or buying outright, select the best shipping option, and close the deal. If you're a seller, there's a ton for you, too! You'll find tips on researching what to sell, creating effective listings, packing and shipping your items, and offering excellent customer service. <ul>
<li>Create an account and search for bargains</li> <li>Make extra money by selling items on eBay</li> <li>Master the art of packing and shipping items</li> <li>Use social media to build your eBay business</li> </ul> Whether you want to buy like an expert or make money the eBay way, there's something for every aspiring eBay aficionado in this time-tested guide!

Ebay For Dummies 9e

Networking & Cloud Computing

Optimize your LinkedIn profile―and get results Your LinkedIn profile is essentially a platform to shape how others see you, highlight your abilities, products, or services, and explain how your work impacts lives. Yet many people simply copy and paste their resume and expect job offers and networking opportunities to start rolling in―but that isn't how it works. LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies shows you how to create a profile that enhances your personal brand, controls how others see you, and shapes a successful future for your career. 
Whether your goal is job search, branding, reputation management, or sales, people are Googling you―and your LinkedIn profile is more often than not their first point of contact. With a focus on who you are, the value you deliver, and the culture you cultivate, the profile you'll create with the help of this guide will make that first connection a positive one―giving you a better chance to see results. 
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<li>Create a powerful LinkedIn profile</li> <li>Discover your personal keywords</li> <li>Showcase your experience and accomplishments</li> <li>Be seen on the world's largest professional social network</li> </ul>
You never get a second chance to make a great first impression, and LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies helps to ensure you're presenting yourself in the best possible light.

LinkedIn Profile Optimization FD (For Dummies (Career/Education))

Serdula, Donna

Job Hunting & Careers

Easily get your head in the Cloud with Amazon Web Services With Amazon Web Services (AWS), you can do everything from backing up your personal hard drive to creating a full-fledged IT department in the Cloud. And while major corporations like Adobe and Netflix have turned to AWS for their Cloud computing needs, it isn't just for private companies. Amazon Web Services For Dummies is the singular resource that shows real people with real businesses how to use on-demand IT resources to help their companies grow. If you're like most people just getting their feet wet with this service, your first question is likely to be, "How do I get started with AWS?" This book answers that question―and a multitude more―in language you can understand and shows you how to put this Cloud computing service to work for you right away. AWS is immense and, naturally, intimidating, but with the help of this book, you'll peel back its many layers in no time! <ul>
<li>Provides overviews that explain what tasks the services perform and how they relate to each other</li> <li>Offers specific paths to follow in order to obtain a particular installation result</li> <li>Gets you started without making a huge investment</li> <li>Reduces the risk of failure by ensuring you understand available options as part of the configuration and usage process</li> </ul>
Stop wasting time and resources on hardware and software that's quickly outdated. Get started with AWS today!

AWS For Admins For Dummies

Mueller, John Paul

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