The Engineering category has 107 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.1★ across 55 ratings. The most-rated is Fashionopolis.
The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License: Covers All FCC Amateur Extra Class Exam Questions July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024
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Fast Track Ham License Series Here's everything you need to pass your extra class exam, completely updated for the July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 examinations. Note: This audio program is a companion product to the e-book and print editions, which contain over 200 illustrations to support your learning. The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam (one reason Michael is a frequent presenter at major ham conventions). It's simple: When you understand the material, and you have a context for the material, you remember the answers and pass the test. We might even have a little fun along the way. (This may be the only amateur radio course to teach an astronomical concept with a nacho cheese analogy.) Includes every possible question and every answer All technical topics explained in clear, plain language. Step by step instructions to solve all the math problems Incorporates the exclusive Fast Track study plan. We don't just present the material, we teach you the most effective way to learn it. Covers questions that will be used until July 1, 2024
©2020 Michael Burnette (P)2020 Michael Burnette
Agile Project Management
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Are you tired of missing deadlines? Do you want to increase speed and flexibility when delivering your product to customers? Are you looking for an efficient method to complete your project? Master agile methodology and become an expert! Get your Agile Project Management bundle now! In this incredible bundle, you will learn a management system that breaks down complex projects into smaller pieces, letting you finish everything with quality. This book will help you: Understand what agile project management is Understand what agile project management is NOT Understand the basic principles behind agile project management Understand why agile is needed Understand where agile comes from Understand why agile has so many advantages (and what they are) Understand how to actually apply the 12 agile principles to real-life work Understand how agile will ultimately change your life If you want to level up already, the book at hand is what you need. Get it today and learn more about: Scrum project management basics, and why this method is so popular What's up with the Daily Standup, anyway? How scrum and other agile methods relate to each other Kanban and where it really came from The advantages of Kanban and how it connects to scrum Extreme programming and whether or not it is still relevant in 2019 Crystal methods and why they are among the most flexible methods out there What feature-driven development actually is Why the dynamic system development method is ideal for corporate agile scaling Are you ready to start seeing results? Do you want to transform the way you manage projects and teams? Scroll up and click the "buy" button!
©2019 Sam Ryan (P)2020 Sam Ryan
Project Management for Beginners Book: Basics of Project Management for Professionals
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Learn: Project Management for Beginners: Basics and Project Management Steps Want success as a project manager? This audiobook is for beginners as well as gives enough for experienced project managers. Learn everything from initiation, budgeting, and execution to closure of a project. This audiobook uses the latest PMBOK edition as the basis and takes you through the journey of an entire project. In addition, you will also learn what agile methodology is and how it is transforming traditional projects. I have narrated in a nice simple language such that beginners will have no difficulty in understanding and applying the concepts. In addition, there is a closer focus on certain topics like risk management, health of the project, etc. Inside this audiobook you'll discover: What is project management? Approaches to project management Project phases and groups Knowledge areas Closer focus on risk management Project management certification Closer focus on monitoring the project performance Project initiaition Project closure Would you like to know more? Download now and take your project management knowledge to the next level.
©2019 Bryan Mathis (P)2019 Bryan Mathis
Oilfield Survival Guide, Volume One
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Save money, time, and lives with the real-world oil and gas experience of others. Learning the hard way in the oilfield can cost you millions, sometimes billions of dollars in addition to injury and loss of life.
Cut through the noise to focus on the most critical aspects of working in the oil and gas business. Based on more than 1,000 oil and gas situations involving drilling, cementing, fracking, wireline, coil tubing, snubbing, running tools, welding, production, workover, logging, trucking, geology, land, engineering, resource development, executive management, and much, much more.
Expand your value-creation opportunities by learning from the real-world experience of others. Whether you work in the office or in the field, work as a company man, engineer, driller, tool pusher, roughneck, geologist, landman, truck driver, frac hand, treater, cementer, lawyer, flowback hand, welder, geophysicist, snubber, pumper, equipment operator, derrick man, mechanic, petrophysicist, roustabout, manager, director, VP, or executive, consider adding Oilfield Survival Guide to your toolbox of knowledge. In other words, if you work hard for your money in the oil business, this audiobook is for you.
The oil and gas industry is one of the most capital-intensive businesses today. As a result, mistakes/situations can be expensive, in addition to injury and loss of life. To prevent undesirable situations, Oilfield Survival Guide was created, based on more than 1,000 oil and gas situations.
The ultimate guide for all oil and gas situations:
Tactics
Procedures
Fatalities
Short stories
Train wrecks
Disaster avoidance
Court cases
Life-savings skills
Checklists
Troubleshooting
Problem job prevention
©2017 Matthew J. Hatami (P)2018 Matthew J. Hatami
The Wright Brothers: A History from Beginning to End
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Wilbur and Orville Wright have gone down in history as pioneers of flight and the inventors of the first airplane. This is the story of how their mechanical interest in printing presses and bicycles led them towards finding solutions to the conundrum of flight. Find out how their methodological research and innovative ideas set them apart from other inventors, and learn about the newspaper editors and scientists’ reactions to the Wright brothers’ achievement - the slow transformation of skepticism and disbelief to amazement. You will learn about: The house at 7 Hawthorne Street Flying on two wheels The dream of flight Three gliders and a windy hill The first flight Convincing the skeptics The dawn of a new era And much more This is not only the story of the success of two determined brothers from Dayton, but it is the story of a new chapter of history.
©2017 Hourly History (P)2018 Hourly History
Titanic Tragedy
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This is an audiobook unlike any other. Rather than offering simply a detailed retelling of the Titanic's sinking on her maiden voyage, John Maxtone-Graham devotes his considerable knowledge and impeccable prose to a discussion of salient, provocative, and rarely investigated components of the story, including dramatic survivors' accounts of the events of the fateful night, the role of newly invented wireless telecommunication in the disaster, the construction and its ramifications at the famous Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, and the dawn rendezvous with the rescue ship Carpathia. Richly written and vividly detailed, this is the book Titanic buffs have been waiting for.
©2011 John Maxtone-Graham (P)2015 Audible, Inc.
AI Supremacy: Winning in the Era of Machine Learning
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on individuals, businesses, and governments, but what is required to get ahead and stay ahead of the AI curve is not well understood. AI Supremacy is a comprehensive guide to AI's impact on a societal and global level and provides a vision for how AI and machine learning will likely influence the way business is done, societies function, and governments interact in the future. Daniel Wagner, a thought leader in risk management and current affairs, and Keith Furst, an expert in data management and financial crimes, have crafted an insightful, entertaining, and unique audiobook that takes listeners on a wild ride through the canyons and valleys of AI to examine many of its most important subtopics. From globalization to jobs, financial services to the role of governments, the nexus with cyber risk to spying, and from China's quest to international relations, the authors have delved deeply into the subject matter. The race for AI supremacy is about more than establishing a competitive position in the global marketplace for innovative applications and technological prowess - it is about anticipation, adopting the right mind-set, and having the right resources, a futuristic orientation, and the ability to execute. While few organizations and governments have achieved the right mix to lead in the race for AI supremacy, those that have already possess a substantial lead. Those that have not are simply falling further and further behind. Can those that are not already in the race get in the race with any realistic hope of catching up? Can those who are already in the race ever catch up with the leaders? Who will win in the end? Should AI be feared or embraced? These are among the many questions Wagner and Furst explore in this enticing audiobook.
©2018 Daniel Wagner (P)2019 Daniel Wagner
EMP: Electromagnetic Pulse: Prepping for Tomorrow Series
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The clock is ticking. One second after. One year after. How will America survive a complete collapse of our critical infrastructure following an EMP attack? One of the threats facing our nation is the use of an EMP weapon to cause a grid down scenario. There are many bad actors on the international stage capable of terrorism on a massive scale. The list is long, including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Syria and now terrorist groups like ISIS. Each is capable of wreaking havoc in the US by shutting down our power grid through the use of an EMP, and enjoying the resulting chaos. Is America's crumbling infrastructure our Achilles Heel? Is our dependence on electricity so ingrained in our society that it reveals a soft underbelly - our weakness? EMP: Electromagnetic Pulse is a primer on the threats we face as a nation from the bad actors mentioned above. It explores the history of electromagnetic pulse technology, and discusses its use for both military and non-military purposes. This book is intended to remind us how dependent we are on a handful of electronics - computers, vehicles, and communications. Learn what a single act of terrorism using an electromagnetic pulse weapon would have on everyday life. A detailed analysis is provided of the top 12 critical infrastructure elements that would be incapacitated by an electromagnetic pulse weapon. Finally, the all-important issue of prepping will be addressed. How do you prepare for a collapsed power grid?
©2016 Freedom Preppers Publishing (P)2016 Freedom Preppers Publishing
Ethanol Fuel: Learn to Make and Use Ethanol to Power Your Vehicles
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There is a lot of different fuel you can make and use, but the fact that you are here reveals your interest in ethanol as a fuel. In the world today, petroleum, solar, and biodiesel are the common fuels people use today. Others may be considering ethanol because of its benefit to replace other fuel in cars, generators, tractor, or to power farm equipment or homes. The majority of people who listen to this book to the end will likely have learned a lot about ethanol, such as the history of ethanol, how to produce ethanol at home, uses of ethanol, application of ethanol, and so on. Ethanol has a long history, certainly as a beverage but also as a fuel which only comes to use in the 19th century for lighting. The path of ethanol from a light source to fuel, an additive for pure air testing and bridging technology enable us to move into an oil-free era which is exciting. The story is full of political issues, the effects of wars, industrial espionage, and the pure energy of a popular movement. The most important story, however, is the fact that a full litany of common carbohydrates, not just food crops, but also agricultural slaughter, food waste, and plants that are normally bothersome, can actually become a viable fuel that is effectively distributed or produced. According to the approach adopted for the production of ethanol, it is entirely possible to maintain a fully autonomous, self-sustaining, and environmentally responsible operation that produces not only fuel but also valuable by-products that can be sold, replaced, or recycled. In this way, ethanol has real advantages over other renewable fuels because it does not need many processes. Releasing unpredictable changes in traditional commodity markets can be a real advantage in long-term planning, insurance, and peace of mind.
©120 Alan Adrian Delfin Cota (P)2019 Alan Adrian Delfin Cota
Why Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Are the Best Type of Vehicles, Why Natural Gas Vehicles Do Not Warrant the Cost, Why Electric Cars Do Not Warrant the Cost, and Problems with Buying Electric Cars
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This essay sheds light on why plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are the best type of vehicles and elucidates why natural gas vehicles do not warrant the cost. Moreover, why electric cars do not warrant the cost is delineated and the ample problems with buying an electric vehicle are explicated in this essay. Furthermore, the criteria for how to determine if buying a car is worth the investment is demystified and how to earn substantial money online so that you can afford to finance your plug-in hybrid electric vehicle purchase is expounded upon in this essay. While it may seem far-fetched, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are the utmost best type of vehicles available for sale on the car market in the digital era. Succinctly stated, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are the utmost best type of vehicles since they can operate off electric power or gasoline, unlike other types of vehicles. “The reason that hybrid vehicles are more efficient than conventional gasoline-only vehicles is because they have the ability to ‘reclaim’ energy that was once wasted, for example, the energy used when braking” (“Plug In Hybrid” 2012). Regenerative braking for instance allows plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to partially recharge their battery pack. Regenerative braking can be exhibited en route and helps prolong the vehicle’s driving duration before the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle becomes rendered inoperable. In stark contrast to a typical hybrid vehicle, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has the highly pragmatic ability to be recharged “by connecting it to a wall outlet in your home or elsewhere” (“Plug In Hybrid” 2012). More customers are beginning to take heed of the possibility of procuring a plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. It is far more affordable to operate a car off of wattage as opposed to gasoline. Customers can even convert their existing hybrid vehicles into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This process involves going to an auto body shop so that vehicular modifications can allow their hybrid vehicle to be able to recharged when connected into “a wall outlet in your home or elsewhere” (“Plug In Hybrid” 2012).
©2019 Dr. Harrison Sachs (P)2020 Dr. Harrison Sachs
Artificial Intelligence Business Applications
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Transistors can switch the flow of electricity, amplify it, and that’s pretty much it. Logic gates form the basis for computer programs, which are just a series of ones and zeros. How then can these simple switches of electricity create intelligent behavior?
Artificial intelligence is very different from human intelligence. The primary unit of thinking in the human brain is thought to be a neuron, while in the computer, you have a central processing unit (CPU) that performs calculations. The smallest unit of a CPU is a transistor, an electronic component that makes up logic gates. These are the equivalent of neurons for computers, but they don’t do very much.
This audiobook is designed to teach you the absolute basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is used today. It has been written assuming that the listener has zero experience in the field of AI, computer science, or math. As such, many of the concepts are easy to follow and understand.
When we say artificial intelligence, we generally mean one of two things. The first is narrow or specific AI that allows a computer to solve complex problems well but not much of anything else. The other is the type of intelligence that would allow a computer to think as we do. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is what researchers consider the "holy grail" of AI research. A machine that has artificial general intelligence can think on levels comparable to a human.
The field of general AI remains an academic pursuit with little to no business applications whatsoever. So far, nobody has figured out how to bring about general intelligence in computers. Researchers who work in this space are less concerned with teaching computers how to drive cars and more interested in studying the nature of intelligence. Many of them study the development of intelligence in human beings from the gestation period to childhood and beyond.
Here is a preview of what you will learn....
How artificial intelligence implementation can transform your business
The correct mindset for social media marketing
The era of chatbots and autoresponders
How artificial intelligence can help with recruitment
Which platforms best fit your business in 2020
Predicting consumer behavior patterns with AI
And more....
©2019 Chris Baker (P)2019 Chris Baker
Agile Project Management
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If you want to understand the benefits of Agile Project Management, then keep reading Over the last decade and a half, agile project management has surged in popularity across the globe. Organizations of all types and sizes have leveraged agile with enviable results. Agile project management is a flexible, responsive, and powerful tool for a project manager's toolkit. As a project manager, you know that agile will deliver tremendous organizational benefits, but do you know enough about agile to reap the rewards? When it comes to software development, Agile Project Management: An Easy Step by Step Handbook to Learn Agile Project Management and Make Innovative Products is a book that makes your journey of software design or development easier. This is a book that shows the basic and simple principles, control tools, techniques methodology and processes of agile project management to ensure that your project is successful. It reflects the progress and refinement of agile methods from its initiation to the present state. Agile project management offers a practical context for understanding and applying the agile techniques, moving from theory into actual practical experience. Agile project management enables developers to complete and implement projects more quickly. Why is agile project management? Software development methodologies have advanced since business requirements became more demanding. With the fast pace of business change in the 21st century many projects need to be sure they will deliver something that meets client needs at the end of the project and not expend wasted effort refining requirements that will be out of date by the time the end-product is delivered. Even in business environments that do not change rapidly it can be difficult to fully articulate requirements without seeing a tangible product first so there is still the risk of delivering something that doesn't quite meet the client's needs. That is why agile is becoming increasingly necessary for many different types of projects. Agile development focuses majorly on adding value to customers. Open and study this book and find out: The origins of agile: how a group of 17 software professionals at a 2001 conference in Chicago gave birth to the world's most iconic system of project management Why agile project management techniques works better than the historical traditional project management model. The multiples and various uses of agile project management The basic steps for putting agile into action. Not just productivity and product quality but also maintaining a good working environment. Problem solving techniques and strategies in Agile Project Management. How, where and why of successful implementation. Even if you don’t know a thing about the Agile project management method, you can learn by just reading this book and applying the principles written in the book.
©2020 Alex Moore (P)2020 Alex Moore
Renewable Energy
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Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and much of the world's population does not have enough. Affordable and adequate sources of power that do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial; and renewables provide the answer. Wind and solar farms can now provide the cheapest electricity in many parts of the world. Moreover, they could provide all of the world's energy needs. But while market forces are fast helping the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, there are opposing pressures, such as the USA's proposed withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and the vested interests in fossil fuels. This Very Short Introduction describes the main renewable sources of energy-solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass-as well as the less well-developed ones-geothermal, tidal, and wave. Nick Jelley explains the challenges of integrating renewables into electricity grids, and the need for energy storage and for clean heat; and discusses the opportunities in developing countries for renewable energy to empower millions. He also considers international efforts and policies to support renewables and tackle climate change; and explains recent innovations in wind and solar energy production, battery storage, and in the emerging power-to-gas provision for clean heating.
©2020 Nick Jelley (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Tow Truck Kings: Secrets of the Towing & Recovery Business
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An exclusive collection of incredible secrets, stories, tips, tricks, and information about the towing and recovery business. Great reading for people already in the business, or as a primer or textbook for anyone interested in the towing & recovery industry. Includes chapters about accidents, different vehicles that are towed, attacks on towers, business practices, sales, storage, fuel prices, designing business websites, traffic incident management, legislation, import/export, recovery techniques used around the world, plus humorous stories from the road.
©2011 Duffin Creative (P)2013 Duffin Creative
Data Science from Scratch
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Do you want to know all about data science? Do you really want to understand why it is the future in all the most demanding job? Over the last few years, data science has changed the concept of technology. It is adding value to every model of business by using deep learning and statistics. Technological benefits of data science cannot also be ignored. The demand for data science is increasing rapidly. The basic reason behind this is the massive boom in the data generated and retained by the companies. Also known as “big data”, data scientists make the best use of this available information and figure out their best use. The team of data scientists also help in generating a good amount of analytics from the information available. This information brings clarity to people on how to interact with the web and are the foundations on which most of the critical business strategies rest. The demand for the data scientists is gradually increasing and so there must be proper learning resources for them to cultivate their knowledge. A data scientist has the following tasks to do: Analyse data Modelling/statistics Engineering/prototyping A lot of data is available in every organization. All of them are not that easy to format. A data scientist’s job mainly revolves around formatting these data, keeping in mind some set of rules. The goal of this book is simple: provide a perfect insight into data science from scratch. It clearly explains the difference between data science and big data, explaining the concept of big data very concisely and clearly. Operations on data are also very clearly explained in this audiobook. The book is also an ultimate guide to master data mining and data-analytic.
©2019 Ramon Base (P)2019 Ramon Base
Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride
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Now in its second edition and up to date with the latest FAA ACS questions! Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride shares with you your examiner's favorite instrument pilot checkride questions and answers.
©2018 Jason M. Schappert (P)2018 Jason M. Schappert
Cash in the Wind
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The power of wind is enormous. Tap into this incredible power supply, using state of the art wind turbines, to generate electricity for sale to the grid. Wind power, worldwide, has been the fastest growing installed clean energy power supply. Now you can harvest your wind energy for profit. How can you harvest this gold? How can you cash-in the wind? This audiobook describes how to build a wind farm, using Skystream and 442SR Wind turbines, to produce wind energy on your property safely, properly, and profitably. The wind industry has evolved and improved over the last 30 years, and has emerged as a world-class industry, with remarkable growth. Wind turbine hardware has matured offering the industry reliability, safety, and long life in the field. Major utilities, and Independent Power Producers, have tapped into large wind farms with megawatt output. This audiobook is written to assist in small wind farms, suitable for your home, farm, ranch, business, and commercial power needs from 500 to 20,000 kWh per month.
©2014 Christopher Kinkaid (P)2014 Christopher Kinkaid
RV Living for Senior Citizens: How to Start and Manage Full Time RV Living as a Retiree Over the Age of 60
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Discover the key to RVing full time as a senior citizen Have you ever had the longing to explore the great outdoors and to live in an RV? Do you want a versatile method of living that will also enable you to visit your children and grandchildren comfortably and hassle-free, whenever you want? Are you in a dire financial situation that might force you to live in an RV in your old age? I, George Lee will share the secrets of living in an RV full time as a senior citizen. That's right folks. The RV lifestyle is a possibility for you and there are many others, like me, that live the same way. It is a very enjoyable lifestyle that is also well suited for seniors. In this audiobook, you will learn about: The most cost-effective way to buy an RV, which can save you more than $1000 One key budgeting tip to help you manage RV living on a small income How RVing can help you pay off debt and avoid it completely Four different ways to receive mail, when you are living in an RV The number one state to register your RV How to choose the best healthcare options and plans as an RVing senior and retiree The secrets of finding urgent healthcare on the road Ten different working opportunities for senior citizens to earn money on the road Whether you want to experience the dream of living on the road or simply want to downsize into an RV, this guide is here to help you achieve your plans with minimum hassle. Give yourself the freedom to live wherever you want and to do whatever you want. Every day that you delay is another day that you waste without starting a new and liberating chapter of your life. Take action now and buy this audiobook!
©2019 George Lee (P)2019 George Lee
Trucking Company: How to Start a Trucking Company and a Freight Broker Business Startup Guide
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If you are thinking about starting a trucking company or a freight broker business, then keep going....
Two comprehensive manuscripts in one audiobook:
Trucking Company: How to Start a Trucking Company, Be Your Own Boss, and Make Good Profits
Freight Broker Business Startup: The Ultimate Guide to Starting and Running a Trucking Freight Brokerage Business
Part 1 of this audiobook includes:
A simple guide on how to start your own trucking company from A-Z
How to handle permits, regulations, and other requirements with ease
Proven strategies for getting clients
How to scale your business
Eight effective tips for attracting the best drivers
Secret tips to increase the profit of your trucking business
And much, much more
Part 2 of this audiobook includes:
A simple guide on how to start your own freight broker business from A-Z
The Role and responsibilities of a freight broker
Licensing and business registration
Mistakes to avoid
Secret tips and advice for your freight broker firm
Marketing and finding clients
Tips for becoming a successful freight broker
A bonus chapter on using social media to grow your freight broking business
And much, much more
So listen to this audiobook now if you want to start your own trucking company or freight broker business!
©2018 Gus Bowen (P)2018 Gus Bowen
Apple 2020 iPad Pro User Guide: The Complete Illustrated, Practical Guide to Maximizing Your New 2020 iPad Pro & iPad OS 13.4
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A comprehensive user guide to 2020 iPad Pro... Apple, in March 2020, refreshed its iPad Pro lineup, introducing a faster A12Z Bionic processor, dual rear cameras, a new LiDAR scanner for improved augmented reality capabilities, improved audio, and an optional magic keyboard accessory that adds a trackpad to the iPad for the first time. According to Apple, the 2020 iPad Pro is its most advanced iPad Pro to date, with a number of "pro" improvements for those who want an iPad that's able to replace a computer. When it comes to design, the iPad Pro is unchanged, available in 11 and 12.9-inch sizes with an all-screen design and an edge-to-edge display that does not include a "Home" button. There are many other factors that make up the overall goodness of the 2020 iPad Pro. We got a chance at handling the device and we are presenting our user guide to help you maximize your new iPad Pro. This book is written in simple and clear terms with a step-by-step approach and with tips and tricks that will help you to master your new iPad Pro within the shortest period of time. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Daniel Smith (P)2020 Daniel Smith