Tag: Joel McNamara

  Ebook Info Published: 2008 Number of pages: 384 pages Format: PDF File Size: 11.11 MB Authors: Joel...

Find a high-tech hobby in the great outdoors! Dig into this fast-growing detective sport that's fun for all ages Once you get your coordinates, your GPS receiver, maps, compass, and this book, you're ready for adventure! Seek out containers of goodies hidden around the world by other geocachers, hide a cache of your own, see new places, and get a little exercise to boot. Here's where to start! The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: * Choose and use a GPS receiver * Find and download coordinates * Pack the right gear * Share experiences with the geocaching community * Search for benchmarks * Use geocaching as a teaching tool

GPS For Dummies gives new meaning to finding yourself. In fact, with a GPS (global positioning system) receiver, you can determine precisely where you are anywhere on this planet. If you’re are planning on buying a GPS receiver or if you have one and want to get your money’s worth, this guide tells you what you need to know, including: Basic GPS principles and concepts such as waypoints, routes, tracks, and coordinate systemsRecommended features for GPS receivers to be used in various types of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, geocaching, hunting, ATVing, mapping, and moreHow to do digital mapping on your computer, including software packages you can use to work with aerial photos, topographic maps, and road mapsThe main providers of digital map data for the U.S. and their Web sitesThe scoop on geocaching—a high-tech treasure huntWritten by Joel McNamara, avid outdoorsman, adventure racer, search and rescue team member, and author of Secrets of Computer Espionage, GPS for Dummies is ideal for both ordinary travelers and exotic explorers. It covers a world of GPS info such as:Choosing features for a GPS receiver, including the screen, an alarm, built-in maps, an electric compass, an altimeter, antennas, interface modes, and moreSystems for traveling on the main roads and systems for exploring off the beaten pathUsing GPS with a PDA (personal digital assistant)Computer requirements for different mapping choicesTopographic map software from Maptech, DeLorme, and National Geographic that’s for off-road useUsing Web-hosted mapping services, including street maps, topographic maps, aerial photos, and U.S. government-produced mapsIncorporating GPS receivers into outdoor workouts, with tips for specific sports including cycling, golf, rowing, and moreA companion Web site has links to all kinds of free maps and resources. So explore on your computer and then explore for real! With GPS for Dummies, you’ll find yourself having adventures!

The only full-service reference on choosing, setting up, and using the hot new NetbookNetbooks are the fastest-selling segment of the PC market. These small, lightweight mini-laptops are less expensive and run longer on a battery charge than traditional laptops. This is the first book to cover everything from choosing the right Netbook to adding memory and remote access.You'll learn to compare various models and identify what best meets your needs, connect to the Internet almost anywhere, choose and use free productivity tools, and much more. Netbooks For Dummies covers both Windows and Linux, since Netbooks are available with either operating system.Explains what Netbooks are, what they can do, and the advantages of mobile technologyProvides criteria to help you decide what you need in a Netbook and descriptions of the available models, so you can choose one which best meets your needsCovers both Windows (including Windows 7) and Linux operating systems available on NetbooksWalks you through setting up a Netbook and shows you how it can work for you both at home and on the goDiscusses free online productivity applications, data synchronization services, and social networksCovers advanced topics like adding memory and remote accessWith Netbooks For Dummies, you'll be ready to make the most of the hottest mobile computing technology on the market today.