John Ray Knihy

Presents twenty-four lessons on developing applications for the iPhone and iPad, and includes information on navigating the development environment, building advanced user interfaces, and integrating online services.

Given the subtitle, A hacker's guide to protecting your Linux server and workstation, it is hardly surprising that the author remains anonymous except for the fact that he is a California computer criminal turned security consultant. He covers Linux security basics; and user, network, and Internet security. Appendices include specifics on Linux and Unix security utilities and applications. The CD-ROM features Linux security tools. No date is given for the first edition. Ray is also a security consultant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Provides step-by-step instructions, quizzes, and exercises on the development of applications for the iPhone.

Covers MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air "Step-by-step instructions" with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do."Help "when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations."Tips and Notes "to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keepingyour MacBook working just the way you want. Tasks include: - Managing, arranging, and tagging your files- Staying on top of important events with Notification Center- Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control- Opening and organizing apps with Launchpad- Connecting to and accessing network resources- Activating and using iCloud services- Communicating online with email, instant messaging, and video- Keeping appointments with Calendar and Reminders- Planning trips and checking traffic with Maps- Being social with Facebook and Twitter integration- Downloading and enjoying music, movies, and more- Buying, reading, and annotating iBooks- Getting the latest and greatest software from the App Store and other sources- Challenging your friends to games with Game Center- Protecting and securing your system and data- Expanding your system with peripheral devices- Troubleshooting common system problems

Teaches real world, practical skills that every system administrator needs to know, such as machine configuration and server maintenance, providing information on compiling and installing software, networking machines, cross-platform connectivity, and more. Original. (Beginner/Intermediate).