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Leo Laporte, TechTV’s resident Mac technology guru, is going to show all you Mac lovers how to take your Mac to the limit — and beyond There are a plethora of gadgets and add-ons available for Mac users, but not many books available to guide you through choosing one and then figuring out how to make it work. That’s where “Leo Laporte’s Mac Gadget Guide” comes in. Leo will show you how to set up and use a variety of Mac gadgets, including iPods, PocketPCs, PDAs and more. Also, Leo will give you an insider’s look at how to live with your Mac, from making home movies to burning DVDs to working online. You’ll even find out how to upgrade your Mac hardware on your own. This book is a must for any Mac lover, new or old

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Remember the cell phones that weighed enough to serve double duty as a bludgeon? What about the first time you saw an Apple IIsi, or heard the THX sound check? And who could forget the inimitable hiss and whirr of an 8-track loading up? The ultranostalgic team behind “Do You Remember TV? is ready to take you back on another sentimental road trip down memory lane with their latest, “Do You Remember Technology? You’ll find it complete with the smart-aleck sensibility, eye popping design, and trademark visual puns that sold over 100,000 copies of their first two books. In this one, we see the technological world of yesterday that has become the glamorous and successful belle of the millenium ball. Get ready to revisit the laughable roots of today’s wizardry and reminisce over doohickey’s of decades past–”when Pong was a gnarly challenge, 0.7734 viewed upside down on a calculator cracked you up, and vacations was a time when you couldn’t be contacted. “Do you Remember Technology? is a must have for everyone from media junkies and web slaves to those who yearn for the good old days of typewriters and rotary phones.

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Designs for 10 mind-boggling marble contraptions. Each can be constructed in a weekend. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

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A tricycle catamaran, a slug-hunting robot, and a toilet-seat light. All three are weird and wacky creations from the files of Robert Ripley. Ripley explored more than 200 countries seeking all things bizarre and extraordinary. And this latest chapter book is packed with the weirdest, most outrageous inventions he could find!

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Tomorrow’s “futuristic” devices are already here–and they’re even more amazing than Hollywood screenwriters imagined they’d be! Best of all, you can use these technologies to simplify your life, get more efficient, and have more fun–right now. In “Consumer Gadgets: 50 Ways to Have Fun–and Simplify Your Life–with Today’s Technology…and Tomorrow’s, one of the world’s leading experts in emerging technology shows how you can make the most of 50 of today’s hottest consumer-oriented innovations–and tomorrow’s. You’ll discover virtual keyboards that let you type in the air; GPS locators that keep track of your kids; camera phones that transmit your photos instantly; in-car systems that read your email and stock quotes aloud; and dozens more devices to inform you, protect you, connect you, and entertain you. From digital gaming to automated concierge services, virtual tourism to instant multimedia messaging, Evans shows where to get it, how to use it, and how it’ll improve your life. Then, drawing on his experience consulting with the world’s leading corporations and technology developers, he previews “just around the corner” breakthroughs that are even more incredible. TechTV is the cable television network for those excited by and curious about all things related to technology. By using technology as a backdrop to entertain, amaze, and engage viewers, TechTV is the lifestyle network that showcases how the latest trends, products, and events enhance our lives. Check your local television for TechTV.

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