Binding: Paperback
Description: The Evolution of Technology Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of P Cs and technology. In this new edition you ll find detailed information not just about P Cs but about how changes in technology have evolved the giant expensive computer dinosaurs of last century into the smaller but more powerful smartphones tablets and wearable computing of today. Whether your interest is in business gaming digital photography entertainment communications or security you ll learn how computing is evolving the way you live. A full - color illustrated adventure into the wonders of Technoloogy This full - color fully illustrated guide to the world of technology assumes nothing and explains everything. Only the accomplished and award - winning team of writer Ron White and artist Tim Downs has the unique ability to meld descriptive text with one - of - a - kind visuals to fully explain how the electronic gear we depend on every day is made possible. In addition to all the content you ve come to expect from prior editions this newly revised edition includes all - new coverage of topics such as: How smartphones and tablet P Cs put the power of a desktop computer in your hands literally How computing technology is linking our homes work place entertainment and daily communications How advances such as Facebook Twitter Google e Bay and smartphones are expanding our universe of friends knowledge and opportunity How increased miniaturization leads to new products such as smartphone smartwatches and Google Glass How computing technology takes advantages of quantum physics and innovations no one even imagined a few years ago For two decades How Computers Work has helped newbies understand new technology while hackers and IT pros have treasured it for the depth of knowledge it contains. This is the perfect book about computing to capture your imagination delight your eyes and expand your mind no matter what your technical level! Beautifully detailed illustrations and jargon - free explanations walk you through the technology that is shaping our lives. See the hidden workings inside computers smartphones tablets Google Glass and the latest tech inventions.
Title: How Computers Work
Author(s): Downs Timothy
Publisher: Pearson Education (Us)
Barcode: 9780789749840
Pages: 384 Pages
Publication Date: 12/8/2014
Category: Pcs (Ibm-Compatible Personal Computers)