Synopses & Reviews
Leo Laporte is TV and radio's most recognized and prolific technology personality, best known for his humor, wit, and ability to teach both newcomers and grizzled PC veterans. In this volume, Leo laporte provides a year's worth of anecdotes, tips, factoids, and musings about pure technology goodness. A page is devoted to each day of the year, and each page includes several elements: typically a single-topic essay that takes up most of the page (on subjects as varied as ergonomics, Easter eggs in popular programs, processor overclocking, and discount-travel Web sites), and hints, tips, references to worthwhile software, and goofy trivia. As readers make their way through the year, they will discover how to keep PC hassles to a minimum while learning something about technology and its impact on society; all delivered with the wit and wisdom of Leo!
Here's what you'll find inside:
- An entire page is dedicated to each weekday, including special tips for Windows and MacOS, technology tips, laptop tips, and more.
- Content focus includes a broad swath of consumer technologies, including PCs, Macs, Linux, PVRs (TiVo), MP3 players, cell phones, Pocket PCs, laptops, GPS units, and just about any gadget worth having!
- An indipensable resources section puts Leo's Rolodex right on your desk. Turn to this one-of-a-kind resource to get the goods.
- Leo Laporte's 2005 Technology Almanac is bursting at the seams with thousands of bits of data, covering technology, science, and pop culture.
- Leo's deep technical smarts, indelible style, and penchant for driving to the heart of the matter will make you a better computer user and a more fulfilled spirit, and leave you with better hair. Guaranteed.
Synopsis
Leo is back! Leo Laporte, TV and radio's most recognized and prolific technology personality, has sought out the best of the best in everything technology and put it all into Leo Laporte's 2005 Technology Almanac. You'll have something to look forward to every day as one page is dedicated to each day of the year to bring you anecdotes, tips and factoids about the machines and technology at the center of your life. Learn about everything from ergonomics to processor overclocking to tips on using discount-travel websites, all while discovering how to keep your PC hassles to a minimum. Leo's musings on the world of technology are sure to keep you entertained throughout 2005!
About the Author
Leo Laporte has made it his mission to help people master technology since 1984, working as an author, speaker and radio and television broadcaster. He hosted two shows on TechTV and is currently a regular contributor to television programs such as "ABC's World News Now" and "Live with Regis and Kelly."
Michael Miller has written more than 50 nonfiction books, including Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics and Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay. He was also a contributor to Leo Laporte's 2003 Technology Almanac.