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(1)Apply the principles of Scrum, one of the most popular agile programming methods, to software project management—and focus your team on delivering real business value. Author Ken Schwaber, a leader in the agile process movement and a co-creator of Scrum, brings his vast expertise to helping you guide the product and software development process more effectively and efficiently. Help eliminate the ambiguity into which so many software projects are borne, where vision and planning documents are essentially thrown over the wall to developers. This high-level reference describes how to use Scrum to manage complex technology projects in detail, combining expert insights with examples and case studies based on Scrum. Emphasizing practice over theory, this book explores every aspect of using Scrum, focusing on driving projects for maximum return on investment.
Most computer users think that fiddling with the insides of their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws that hold the case on, they're crossing into forbidden territory. And even for those who know they can open the box and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops them in their tracks: Which upgrades offer the best bang for the buck?
How do you pinpoint the faulty component that's making your system freeze?
What about compatibility issues? Get ready to get unstuck and get your PC running fast and running right. Repairing and Upgrading Your PC delivers start-to-finish instructions, simple enough for even the most inexperienced PC owner, for troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading your computer. Written by hardware experts Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, this book covers it all: how to troubleshoot a troublesome PC, how to identify which components make sense for an upgrade, and how to tear it all down and put it back together. This book shows how to repair and upgrade all of your PC's essential components: # Motherboard, CPU, and Memory. Choose the optimal match of these core components to keep your PC running at top speed
# Hard Drive, Optical Drive, and Removable Storage
# Give your computer what it needs for long-term and short-term storage
# Audio and Video. Enhance your computing experience with the right sound and graphics devices for your needs
# Input Devices. Pick the best keyboard and mouse to keep your hands happy and healthy
# Networking. Set up secure wireless networking to keep the bits flowing between your computers and the outside world
# Cases and Power Supplies. Keep everything running cool and reliably With its straightforward language, clear instructions, and extensive illustrations, this book makes it a breeze for PC owners of any skill level to work on their computer.
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(1)The scale of web site design has grown so that what was once
comparable to decorating a room is now comparable to designing buildings or
even cities. Designing sites so that people can find their way around is an
ever-growing challenge as sites contain more and more information. In the past, Information Architecture for the World Wide Web has helped
developers and designers establish consistent and usable structures for
their sites and their information. This edition of the classic primer on
web site design and navigation is updated with recent examples, new
scenarios, and new information on best practices. Readers will learn how to
present large volumes of information to visitors who need to find what
they're looking for quickly. With topics that range from aesthetics to
mechanics, this valuable book explains how to create interfaces that users
can understand easily.
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