Group test: what's the best technology reference book?

5. Photoshop Elements 10 in Simple Steps

• Reviewed on: 27 March 12
• RRP: £11.99 inc VAT (On offer at £8.39 at the time of writing)
• Rating:

Photoshop Elements 10 in Simple Steps represents good value at £11.99, but if you shop around you could grab an even bigger bargain.

4. Using Your Digital SLR Camera In Simple Steps

• Reviewed on: 15 February 12
• RRP: £11.99 inc VAT (On offer at £8.39 at the time of writing)
• Rating:

A useful, easy to read and well put together book for inexperienced DSLR photographers, we like Using Your Digital SLR Camera In Simple Steps.

3. Network Security First-Step 2nd Edition

• Reviewed on: 29 March 12
• RRP: £20 inc. VAT
• Rating:

Network Security First-Step is a good guide to securing a network, although total beginners may find some bits difficult to follow, and the quality of images isn't great.

2. Beginning Android 4

• Reviewed on: 20 February 12
• RRP: £31.49 inc VAT
• Rating:

It doesn't have much info that's specific to Android 4.0, and absolute beginners need not apply, but Beginning Android 4 will be a useful reference for app developers.

1. How to Cheat in Photoshop Elements 10

• Reviewed on: 15 March 12
• RRP: £24 inc. VAT
• Rating:

How to Cheat in Photoshop Elements 10 covers the basics without drowning the reader in advanced techniques and doesn't claim to make you an expert in a couple of hours. It will either be a reference volume for dipping into occasionally and when you need a reminder or it will become addictive, driving you onwards to master every technique available.