Leo Laporte's 2005 Technology Almanac

by Leo Laporte, Michael Miller

Leo is back! Leo Laporte, TV and radio's most recognized and prolific technology personality, has sought out the best of the best in everything technology and put it all into Leo Laporte's 2005 Technology Almanac.

Each year we look forward to the next Leo book -- this one's very different from the ones in the past. Built like a desk calendar, you'll have something to look forward to every day as one page is dedicated to each day of the year to bring you anecdotes, tips and factoids about the machines and technology at the center of your life. Learn about everything from ergonomics to processor overclocking to tips on using discount-travel websites, all while discovering how to keep your PC hassles to a minimum. Leo's musings on the world of technology are sure to keep you entertained throughout 2005!

Leo Laporte has made it his mission to help people master technology since 1984, working as an author, speaker and radio and television broadcaster. He hosted two shows on TechTV and is currently a regular contributor to television programs such as "ABC's World News Now" and "Live with Regis and Kelly."

Michael Miller has written more than 50 nonfiction books, including Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics and Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay. He was also a contributor to Leo Laporte's 2003 Technology Almanac.

Leo Laporte's 2005 Technology Almanac
List Price: $24.99; Price: $16.99; You Save: $8.00 (32%); Paperback: 552 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.16 x 9.10 x 7.32; Publisher: Que; (October 2004)

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Sell it on eBay: TechTV's Guide to Creating Successful eBay Auctions

by Jim Heid, Toby Malina

Got goods to sell? Then get this guide! Chances are, if something exists (and maybe even if it doesn't), it's been sold on eBay! But making sure that your items not just sell, but sell quickly, at your desired price, and without any snafus in shipping or payment takes some doing in the world's largest bazaar. To ensure that kind of eBay success, you need this no-nonsense guide.

In these pages, eBay aficionados Jim Heid and Toby Malina have teamed with the folks at TechTV to create the first and last word on selling at eBay. Through easily digestible text and a visually approachable design that shows you how to take flattering photos of your merchandise and design beautiful pages, this handy guide hones in on precisely what you need to know to sell or even start your own business on eBay. Filled with need-to-know information about everything from payment methods to shipping considerations and establishing starting bid prices, this is where you'll want to go before you go online!

Jim Heid is a veteran author and contributing editor for Macworld magazine as well as the editorial director of Avondale Media, which produces how-to DVDs on numerous topics.

Graphic designer and Macintosh consultant Toby Malina is the technical/editorial director of Thunder Lizard Productions, a Seattle-based conference production company.

Sell it on eBay: TechTV's Guide to Creating Successful eBay Auctions
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