{"product_id":"the-elements-of-computing-style-diomidis-spinellis-9781500972097","title":"The Elements of Computing Style: 200+ Tips for Busy Knowledge Workers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Elements of Computing Style\u003c\/em\u003e deals with the effective use of computing technology: a work style that can readily increase your productivity. Bookstore shelves are full of beginners' guides and software-specific manuals. These, occasionally useful, books won't help you if you're already versant in computer technology but use it in a suboptimal way, wasting your valuable time performing repetitive tasks or struggling with easily avoidable problems. Computing style is what distinguishes a computer expert from a user who just gets by. Although following a few tips won't make you a computing guru, you can readily bridge a large part of the productivity gap between you and an expert by following this book's advice. The 200+ tips included in the book can provide 80% of an expert's effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text covers all aspects of computing use: computer-related work habits; web searching and surfing; email handling and etiquette; working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; essential advice on typography, data management, security, privacy, and digital preservation; travelling; IT equipment; system administration; ergonomics; entertainment. Most professionals, even seasoned computer users, fail to use computing technology in its full potential. This short book provides specific advice that delivers immediate improvements in effectiveness and job performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough this book's 200+ tips you will learn things like the following.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I finish a lengthy report on time?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I automate the handling of my email?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy are email's blind carbon copies an invitation to a disaster?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich keyboard shortcuts can I use to speed-up my work?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I simplify my spreadsheets?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat makes an effective presentation?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I ensure I'll be able to access my files in twenty years?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat should I pack before a trip?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diomidis Spinellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1500972096\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781500972097\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/26\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Diomidis Spinellis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44124244934911,"sku":"9781500972097","price":19.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_366717bd-9156-4b3c-ba32-0009fa5e70e6.jpg?v=1687435607","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-elements-of-computing-style-diomidis-spinellis-9781500972097","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}