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PC Advisor reviews the best technology books you can buy in the UK right now.

5. Photoshop Elements 10 in Simple Steps

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: Rated 8 out of 10

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

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: Rated 8 out of 10

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

Network Security First-Step 2nd Edition
  • Reviewed on: 29 March 12
  • RRP: £20 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

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

Beginning Android 4
  • Reviewed on: 20 February 12
  • RRP: £31.49 inc VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

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

How to Cheat in Photoshop Elements 10
  • Reviewed on: 15 March 12
  • RRP: £24 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 9 out of 10

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.

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