Ready to take control of your computer by writing your own programs? Mixing concepts with humor, author Wallace Wang shows you how to begin programming as simply and quickly as...

Master your...

• Controlling time-consuming tasks
• Improving your system security
• Getting the most from your file system
• Automating repetitive tasks
• Tweaking the kernel on your...

Whether you need Internet access to work from home, operate a home-based business, run a small business, or simply enjoy all the wonders of the Web, broadband is better. This guide makes it easy to choose among the many broadband options, get connected, set up...

Many programmers code by instinct, relying on convenient habits or a
"style" they picked up early on. They aren't conscious of all the
choices they make, like how they format their source, the names they use
for variables, or the kinds of loops they use. They're focused entirely
on problems...