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Bonnie Biafore's Favorite New QuickBooks 2010 Features
October 27 2009
According to Bonnie Biafore, author of QuickBooks 2010: The Missing Manual, QuickBooks 2010 doesn't introduce any earth-shattering enhancements. Yet, a few of its new features are handy and welcome timesavers. Read on for details about Bonnie's favorite new features in... read moreSeptember 02 2009
People buy new gadgets for every imaginable reason. In J.D. Biersdorfer's case, an apartment renovation prompted her to purchase one. "I wanted to have an extremely portable PC with me when I was living out of a duffel bag and sleeping on people's couches while my own place was unlivable,"… read moreJuly 29 2009
The new iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 software have arrived, and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue is on top of it with a thoroughly updated edition of iPhone: The Missing Manual. The latest edition covers all models with 3.0 Software--including the iPhone 3GS. And here are David's top… read moreSlashdot Gives The Geek Atlas a Well-Deserved 10/10 - More Than a Travel Guide
July 21 2009
Ben Rothke found plenty to like in his Slashdot review of The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science and Technology Come Alive by John Graham-Cumming. Giving this travel guide for geeks a winning 10/10, Rothke writes: "The Geek Atlas is a fascinating and enjoyable read; in fact, I found it… read moreTen Commandments of Power Account Submitters
July 14 2009
Social media expert Tamar Weinberg cuts through the hype and jargon to give you intelligent advice and strategies for positioning your business on the social web in her new book from O'Reilly, The New Community Rules: Marketing on the Social Web read moreJuly 08 2009
If you're considering purchasing an iPhone, planning on developing applications for one, or if you prefer troubleshooting and maintaining your iPhone (rather than taking it to the Apple Store for a tuneup), you'll want to check out the new book... read moreEmbarrassment of Riches: Managing a Mountain of iPhone Apps
July 08 2009
Guest blogger Josh Clark, the author of Best iPhone Apps: The Guide for Discriminating Downloaders, offers his tips for managing a mountain of iPhone apps. "A healthy collection of iPhone apps calls for an equally healthy hygiene regimen for your iPhone," says Josh. "Here are a few pointers for keeping… read moreTake Your iPhone to the Next Level--Best iPhone Apps Is Here
June 30 2009
Josh Clark, author of O'Reilly's Best iPhone Apps: The Essential Guide for Discriminating Downloaders says he waited three decades until the iPhone finally arrived in 2007. "Apple's fabulous device is the only thing that's ever resembled my childhood notions of the 21st century, the first time the future got here,"… read moreJohn Viega Explains What Motivates Bad Guys
June 23 2009
Longtime security professional John Viega reports on the sorry state of security in his new book, The Myths of Security: What the Computer Security Industry Doesn't Want You to Know. "Today, the tech world might hear a lot about security issues, but the world at large rarely does," writes security… read moreSave 40%--Give your Geek Dad What He Really Wants!
June 17 2009
Give the Geek Dad in your life what he really wants. SAVE 40% on O'Reilly books, courses, workshops plus the OSCON and Velocity conferences. If we receive your order by 9 AM EST on 6/18, your gift will arrive in time for Father's Day (U.S. addresses only and choose overnight… read moredekePod 18: Photoshop and the Andy Warhol Silkscreen Effect
June 11 2009
Have you ever wanted to create an authentic looking Andy Warhol silkscreen? One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Warhol was known for his avant-garde paintings and screenprintings. If you want the real thing, join Deke McClelland in the final episode of this dekePod series, as he… read moreSamrat Yantra--The Largest Sundial in the World
June 10 2009
If you're dreaming about your summer vacation check out the new travelers' guide from O'Reilly, The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science & Technology Come Alive ($29.99), by John Graham-Cumming. In this excerpt you'll learn about India's Samrat Yantra, the largest sundial in the world and capable of telling the… read moreNikola Tesla--The Man Who Lit Up the World - An Excerpt from The Geek Atlas
May 28 2009
The history of science is all around us, if you know where to look. And if you're a traveler who loves science, you'll definitely want to check out at a timely new resource from O'Reilly, The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science & Technology Come Alive ($29.99), by John Graham-Cumming.… read moreMay 11 2009
Tim O'Reilly started the company that became O'Reilly Media, Inc., which published this book (and our others, as well). We've always personally admired him and the company that he founded, not just for his impact on the publishing industry,... read moreWomen in Tech Rock! Join our Mother's Day Celebration - Give a Tech Book & Get 40% Off
May 08 2009
Twitterer @HilaryP is a developer, a technical evangelist, and the pregnant mommy of a toddler. And though she likes girly things like yoga and beauty products as much as the next gal she was also looking for a Mother's Day discount that appealed to her geeky desires. Tim O'Reilly, founder… read moreRecent Posts | All Posts
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Ken Milburn Unplugged
Publish Date: Nov. 1, 2006
Take a listen. The author of Digital Photography Expert Techniques, Second Edition knew Dan Rather in college, started his career taking publicity photos of Hollywood starlets, and shot album covers for Capitol Records. Ken talks to O'Reilly staffer Sara Peyton about his career, tips and tricks, and creating the wow factor.
The Way of a Digital Photography Pioneer
Publish Date: Sep. 29, 2006
In Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography, the renowned photographer writes about his journey on the "bleeding edge of digital photography's evolution." In this podcast, Johnson talks to Sara Peyton about his career, photo techniques, photo ethics in a digital age, and why, for him, taking landscape photos became synonymous with caring about the wild places he wandered in.
Creating Beautiful Digital Photos the Eddie Tapp Way
Publish Date: Sep. 15, 2006
Eddie Tapp, 2006 Photoshop Hall of Famer, award-winning photographer, and much sought after educator, discusses his new book from O'Reilly, "Photoshop Workflow Setups." In this interview by new O'Reilly staffer Sara Peyton, Eddie talks about his photography roots, the art of taking pictures, his new book...and why he lives by the rule of 300.
Barbara Brundage discusses "Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual"
Publish Date: Sep. 12, 2006
In this podcast, O'Reilly Media's Sara Peyton interviews Barbara Brundage. Barbara's an extraordinary harpist who has performed for dignitaries and celebrities around the world, including Margaret Thatcher, Tom Cruise, the Clintons, and Isaac Stern. She's also the go-to expert when it comes to using Photoshop Elements. Her brand new book, Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual, is all about the just-announced version of Elements. She talks to us about the cool new tools for digital photographers and scrapbookers in this new program.
