Free eBooks, Magazines and Whitepapers

PC Maintenance Guide
Over the years, Windows Secrets Newsletter has accumulated a vast amount of information about Windows and Windows-related hardware and software. The PC Maintenance Guide includes the most essential articles and links into one, easy to use reference - saving you hours of digging through back issues.

Windows 7: Tips & Tricks
The 113 page eBook titled “Windows 7: Tips & Tricks” is for people who have Windows 7 and want to go one step further in experience. It contains a compilation of the finest Tips and Tricks for Windows 7 and also contains a bonus section for Windows 7 Applications.

Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide
Windows 7 is Microsoft's newest operating system. If you are thinking about enhancing your installation of Windows 7, this eBook will help you get started. There are literally thousands of customizations you can apply and this pocket guide only scratches the surface. The eBook is written to be an easy read that anyone can pick up and work through.

Windows Vista - The Pocket Guide
This eBook will teach you how to backup your files, take control of security, maintain your computer and files, improve performance, increase efficiency, and personalize your system. You do not need to read this eBook in order – select a chapter that looks interesting and begin.

PC Maintenance Handbook
Computers quickly get bogged down by junk files, invalid registry entries, a fragmented hard drive, spyware, adware, low disk space, and more. A speedy system is just a few clicks away, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start or even what to do. The purpose of this eBook is not to define the ultimate solution; its purpose is to give you simple, unbiased advice on what have been found to be the best options out there.

PC Security Handbook
This handbook is designed to help you find ways to protect your Windows XP/Vista/7 PC and ensure your data is safe. The author gets countless emails from site visitors who ask about the best anti-virus software, firewall program, backup utilities, etc., and there are often questions like this in the forums. He sets up PCs for companies, friends, and family; the advice he gives in this manual is what he uses when building any PC. His tips are tried and tested and have left hundreds of people satisfied with the way their computers work. He hopes you too can follow these instructions and enjoy an error-free, spyware-free, and speedy PC.

The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros
In this 46 page guide you will be introduced to Windows 7 and what it has to offer. This guide will go over the software compatible issues, you will learn about the new taskbar, how to use and customize Windows Aero, what Windows 7 Libraries are all about, what software is included in Windows 7, and how easy networking is with Windows 7 along with other topics.

Learning VirtualDub -- Free 216 page eBook
This book is your step-by-step guide to getting the most out of VirtualDub. As the title suggests, this eBook will cover how to capture video, process it with VirtualDub's editing and filtering features, and finally how to encode video in an appropriate format for distribution. Whether you've been using it for a while, or are just downloading it for the first time, you'll find plenty in this book to develop your VirtualDub skills, leaving you with higher quality, more effective videos.

The Beginner's Guide to Joomla
In this 41 page guide you will be introduced to Joomla which enables you to build Web sites and powerful online applications. Many aspects, including its ease-of-use, extensibility, quick learning curve and templates, have made Joomla one of the most popular Web site software's available. Best of all, Joomla is an open source solution that is free to everyone. This guide is meant to serve as a guide to Joomla's basic features and help you install your first Joomla website.

Linux from Scratch
This 318 page eBook provides readers with the background and instruction to design and build custom Linux systems. This eBook highlights the Linux from Scratch project and the benefits of using this system. Users can dictate all aspects of their system, including directory layout, script setup, and security. The resulting system will be compiled completely from the source code, and the user will be able to specify where, why, and how programs are installed. This eBook allows readers to fully customize Linux systems to their own needs and allows users more control over their system.

7 Effective Facebook Pages and 23 Facebook Marketing Ideas
Facebook pages created for the world's top brands like Starbucks, Cranium, Threadless and Harley-Davidson are nice, but what about for the rest of us who don't have that kind of budget or, frankly, the “need” for the level of sophistication that those brands have applied to their pages? We just need some solid design, some creativity and an overall engaging experience. This eBook profiles seven great Facebook pages and lists over 20 great ideas that are within reach of nearly every business without the need for thousands of dollars in Facebook development. Whether you're a small business or a mega-enterprise, there are ideas here for you!

The Ultimate Guide to Gmail
Gmail has profited from Google's innovations to become a very popular email service and it has differentiated itself from other services in many ways.

The How-To Guide to Windows 7 - Free eBook
Request this free eBook and immediately become a member of Internet.com where you'll gain easy access to the technical resources you need to succeed in today's rapidly evolving IT environment.

The Complete Guide to Web Design
There are millions of web designers out there, but how do you know which is the right one for your business. Learn tricks, tips, and cost savings to guide you through the web design process. You will also receive multiple free price quotes from reputable web design providers by phone/email.

A Computer Geek's Smart Productivity Guide
In this free twenty-paged PDF, you will find out the most common productivity mistakes, as well as a number of applications to improve your touch typing, your time organization, and your global workflow.

Sexy Web Design - Free 71 Page Preview!
An easy-to-follow guide that reveals the secrets of how to build your own breathtaking web interfaces from scratch.

Introduction to Software Development
This 380 page eBook "Introduction to Software Development" is designed for IT specialists and developers that are starting their way in the free software development universe.

The Underground Guide To The iPhone
Read about the basic user interface and a ton of incredible iPhone features you would've otherwise missed. This guide explains in detail how to perform both the very simple and the most tedious tasks. Find out how to get your hands on fresh applications, how to keep your device synchronized and even how to jailbreak your iPhone!

A Newbie's Getting Started Guide to Linux
Learn the basics of the Linux operating systems. Get to know what it is all about, and familiarize yourself with the practical side. Basically, if you're a complete Linux newbie and looking for a quick and easy guide to get you started this is it.

Introduction to Web Applications Development
This 376 page eBook "Introduction to Web Applications Development", starts with an introduction to the internet, including a brief history of the TCT/IP protocol and World Wide Web.

Ten Innovative Ways to Use Twitter for Business
Increasingly more companies use Twitter for business – to do market research, do brand advocacy and reputation management and provide selected highlights from a conference or event. Twitter allows them to expand their brand and thus generate new opportunities.

Twitter Means Business – How Microblogging Can Help or Hurt Your Company
In this ebook excerpt, learn what Twitter is, how your company can benefit from using it and what you can expect from the rest of the book.

I'm on LinkedIn--Now What???
Get the most out of this popular business networking site by understanding LinkedIn and why you should use it.

PCMag.com's What's New Now Newsletter
Lance Ulanoff, Editor in Chief of the PC Magazine Network, brings you this twice-weekly roundup of the latest top tech stories, the best new product reviews, plus special offers from Ziff Davis and its partners.

The Google Story - Free Book Summary
Know in ten minutes what takes others hours to learn, and keep up with the latest trends in the industry.

NASA Tech Briefs
Features exclusive reports of innovations developed by NASA and its industry partners/contractors that can be applied to develop new/improved products and solve engineering or manufacturing problems.

Be a Call Center Super Hero!
Every Call Center has its "enemies" like costly solution upgrades, ineffective tools, and staffing inefficiencies, which test your Call Center's profitability. This eBook explains how to take down these "bad guys".

The Complete Guide to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Discover why Search Engine Optimization is one of the fastest growing advertising strategies in online marketing. With this guide, you'll learn how SEO can work for your business and bring your web presence to the number one spot for top engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Request this free guide and receive price quotes from pre-screened and quality SEO companies.