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RTL-SDRs are small, inexpensive, yet revolutionary devices which digitize radio signals and enable processing of those signals in a computer. Aviation radio listeners, whether interested in voice communications, ACARS or VDL data, or ADS-B, can use techniques and suggestions in this book to achieve the best possible reception on RTL-SDR devices. Not only can you hear the signals, but it is possible to make high quality recordings of voice communications and capture digital data.

How to tune in AM talk radio and shortwave from your PC, tablet, or smart phone — anywhere with internet access. Listen to live signals, in any country, without your own radio, for free and no strings attached. It may sound crazy, but such a thing is real. This book is a guide to tuning in the world using remote radio receivers located all over the world. It is a recent and powerful technology combining software defined radio with broadband internet.

Censorship's Grave looks at modern methods of circumventing censorship and counteracting effects of information warfare. It argues that autocrats are losing the battle of censorship in an information age they no longer control. Unfortunately, the new information age contains a spectrum of arguments - from truth to blatant lies. The book was written by an author who has traveled extensively in countries with restricted media and used circumvention tools in all of them. It conveys a warning to not trade one disinfo system for another one.

Improve your grades and test scores with smarter study methods. It may be surprising, but you probably do not know how to get the most from your time and effort studying for school or training on the job. Most of us try to "memorize it all and hope for the best during exams." The best students don't memorize things they need to actually understand.

Wireless connectivity is an amazing and empowering technology. It allows people to access data and be in touch with others in a way which was impossible until recently. Whether we are are accomplishing financial transactions, reading books, listening to podcasts, or listing merchandise for e-commerce, wireless connectivity is a critical link in nearly all of our usage of the internet.

This book addresses the issues raised by people who are frustrated by the user experience with their laptop and desktop computers running recent versions of the Windows operating system. It seems as though the applications have not improved much in the way of features, while there is more pressure to register and buy subscriptions. Also, the software is largely proprietary and closed source, with tight restrictions on how it is used.