Programming with the Kinect for Windows Software Development KitCreate rich experiences for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8 Developer Preview with this pragmatic guide to the Kinect for Windows Software Development Kit (SDK). The author, a developer evangelist for Microsoft, walks you through Kinect sensor technology and the SDK - providing hands-on insights for how to add gesture and posture recognition to your apps. If you're skilled in C# and Windows Presentation Foundation, you'll learn how to integrate Kinect in your applications and begin writing UIs and controls that can handle Kinect interaction. ...
Windows Server 2008 Inside OutLearn how to conquer Windows Server 2008 - from the inside out! Designed for system administrators, this definitive resource features hundreds of timesaving solutions, expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for administering Windows Server 2008 - all in concise, fast-answer format. You will learn how to perform upgrades and migrations, automate deployments, implement security features, manage software updates and patches, administer users and accounts, manage Active Directory directory services, and more. With INSIDE OUT, you'll discover the best and fastest ways to perform core administrative tasks, with an award-winning format that makes it easy to find exactly the tips, troubleshooting solutions, and workarounds you need. With INSIDE OUT, you get all muscle and no fluff! ...
Windows Presentation Foundation UnleashedWindows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a key component of the .NET Framework 3.0, giving you the power to create richer and more compelling applications than you dreamed possible. Whether you want to develop traditional user interfaces or integrate 3D graphics, audio/video, animation, dynamic skinning, rich document support, speech recognition, or more, WPF enables you to do so in a seamless, resolution-independent manner. Windows Presentation Foundation Unleashed is the authoritative book that covers it all, in a practical and approachable fashion, authored by .NET guru and Microsoft developer Adam Nathan. ...
Training Guide: Configuring Windows 8Designed to help network administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills - this Training Guide focuses on deploying and managing Windows 8 clients in the enterprise. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices - and help maximize your performance on the job. ...
Training Guide: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills - this Training Guide focuses on deploying and managing core infrastructure services in Windows Server 2012. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices - and help maximize your performance on the job. ...
Windows Internals, 5th EditionSee how the core components of the Windows operating system work behind the scenes - guided by a team of internationally renowned internals experts. Fully updated for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, this classic guide delivers key architectural insights on system design, debugging, performance, and support - along with hands-on experiments to experience Windows internal behavior firsthand. ...
Windows 7 Plain & SimpleLearn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 7!
Get the fast facts that make learning Windows 7 plain and simple! This no-nonsense guide uses easy-to-follow steps and screenshots and clear, concise language to show the simplest ways to perform everyday tasks and get stuff done with Windows 7. Here's WHAT you'll learn: Run programs, control gadgets, play games; Send e-mail, browse the Web, and share your files; Organize your digital media, including photos, music, and videos; Burn CDs and DVDs; make your own movies; Set up your printer and a simple home network; Manage security settings and perform easy tune-ups and fixes Here’s HOW you'll learn it; Jump in wherever you need answers; Easy-to-follow steps and screenshots show you techniques and shortcuts; Use quick TRY THIS! exercises to apply what you learn right away. ...
Windows 8 for Tablets Plain & SimpleLearn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 8 on tablets!
Enjoy the Windows 8 touch experience on your tablet; Use the Start screen to find everything you need; Explore the web, and send and receive email and messages; Organize your files, photos, and videos in the cloud; Play games, manage your music, and watch movies; Use maps to find directions and set your location. ...
C# 5.0 in a Nutshell, 5th EditionWhen you have a question about C# 5.0 or the .NET CLR, this bestselling guide has precisely the answers you need. Uniquely organized around concepts and use cases, this updated fifth edition features a reorganized section on concurrency, threading, and parallel programming - including in-depth coverage of C# 5.0's new asynchronous functions.
Shaped by more than 20 expert reviewers, including Microsoft's Eric Lippert, Stephen Toub, Chris Burrows, and Jon Skeet, this book has all you need to stay on track with C# 5.0. It's widely known as the definitive reference on the language. ...
PowerShell in Depth, 2nd EditionA Windows admin using PowerShell every day may not have the time to search the net every time he or she hits a snag. Wouldn't it be great to have a team of seasoned PowerShell experts ready to answer even the toughest questions? That's what you get with this book.
PowerShell in Depth, 2nd Edition is the go-to reference for administrators working with Windows PowerShell. Every major technique, technology, and tactic is carefully explained and demonstrated, providing a hands-on guide to almost everything an admin would do in the shell. Written by PowerShell MVPs Don Jones, Jeffrey Hicks, and Richard Siddaway, each valuable technique was developed and thoroughly tested, so you'll be able to consistently write production-quality, maintainable scripts while saving hours of time and effort.
This book assumes you know the basics of PowerShell. ...