| OverviewHaving sold more than 2 million copies over
its lifetime, How Computers Work is the definitive
illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology. In this new
edition, you'll find detailed information not just about
every last component of hardware found inside your PC, but also
in-depth explanations about home networking, the Internet, PC
security, and even how cell phone networks operate. Whether
you're interested in how the latest graphics cards power
today's most demanding games or how a digital camera turns
light into data, you'll find your answers right here. Ron White is a former executive editor and
columnist for PC Computing, where he developed the visual
concept behind How Computers Work. Founder of one of the earliest PC user groups, he has been writing
about computers for 25 years and is known for building wildly
extreme computers. Timothy Edward Downs is an award-winning
magazine designer, illustrator, and photographer. He has directed
and designed several national consumer, business, technology,
and lifestyle magazines, always infusing a sense
of "how it works" into every project. 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 Ron White and award-winning Tim Downs have
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 tablet PCs put
the power of a PC quite literally in your hands • How Windows Vista
makes your Windows desktop translucent and makes your PC more
secure • How advances in
optical disc technology such as dual-layer DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-Ray
discs continue to push the envelope • How Apple's
new iPhone is revolutionizing what cell phones can do • How BitTorrent
technology enables anyone to share information with everyone For a decade, How Computers Work has
helped newbies understand new technology, while at the same time
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! Category: General Computing Covers: PCs/Hardware User Level:
Beginning–Intermediate Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionHaving sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime, How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology. In this new edition, you’ll find detailed information not just about every last component of hardware found inside your PC, but also in-depth explanations about home networking, the Internet, PC security, and even how cell phone networks operate. Whether you’re interested in how the latest graphics cards power today’s most demanding games or how a digital camera turns light into data, you’ll find your answers right here. Ron White is a former executive editor and columnist for PC Computing, where he developed the visual concept behind How Computers Work. Founder of one of the earliest PC user groups, he has been writing about computers for 25 years and is known for building wildly extreme computers. Timothy Edward Downs is an award-winning magazine designer, illustrator, and photographer. He has directed and designed several national consumer, business, technology, and lifestyle magazines, always infusing a sense of “how it works” into every project. 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 Ron White and award-winning Tim Downs have 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 tablet PCs put the power of a PC quite literally in your hands • How Windows Vista makes your Windows desktop translucent and makes your PC more secure • How advances in optical disc technology such as dual-layer DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-Ray discs continue to push the envelope • How Apple’s new iPhone is revolutionizing what cell phones can do • How BitTorrent technology enables anyone to share information with everyone For a decade, How Computers Work has helped newbies understand new technology, while at the same time 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! Category: General Computing Covers: PCs/Hardware User Level: Beginning–Intermediate | Amazon.com ReviewUpdated to include all the recent developments to the PC and complete with a CD-ROM, the third edition of How Computers Work is like a cool science museum in a book. But make no mistake--this is not a book for children. How Computers Work aims to teach readers about all the intricacies held within the machine, and it's a daunting task. The author, Ron White, doesn't dumb down his material; instead he provides thorough and substantive definitions. The pages of fun and colorful graphics ease the tension, though, and bring the abstract concepts--the difference between RAM and ROM, for example--into real life. The book has incredible depth, explaining everything you could want to know about your computer, with each piece of hardware being given full treatment over two to five pages. (Macintosh and UNIX users should be aware, though, that the book's model is the "Wintel," a Windows PC with an Intel microprocessor.) The book is well-structured and can easily be used as a reference resource beyond the first reading. --Jennifer Buckendorff |
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 88 reviews. How Computers work. 8th edition , 2009-02-24 Reviewer rating: First off, the book is a great read. The shipping was rather slow though. It roughly took about two weeks to get the book, and after ordering from best bargain books I wish I would have paid a little more money. The web site said it was in "great condition". Almost, except the fact that the last 10 pages of the index and back cover was bent. The price was okay but I was expecting a little faster delivery. So pay the extra few bucks if you want to see your book soon. Cause otherwise you will be waiting. Have fun. | Great Book For a Introduction, 2009-01-04 Reviewer rating: I read this book before I really got interested in computers but when I find myself dealing with computers I have to know how something does its work. This book was great for that and this book almost felt like it was made for beginner types like me at the time. I found myself intrigued by how processors work and its pretty insane to think about to me. A lot of stuff some people don't think about I wonder about like how a computer understands what you are typing or how the monitor understands what to display or even how a computer starts up. I wouldn't say this book will make you a computer genius but it will build a better understanding for those interested in computers. My first idea about computers were they are to complicated but after reading this I find myself comfortable building my own. It gave me a better understanding of how hackers operate and like I said this book is good for those who just want a simple understanding and not have to have someone translate what its saying. Overall pretty simple and lots of pictures and very good for people who want to learn or get an idea of what is going on with computers. The one problem I had was when I finally wrapped my mind around how something worked I wanted to more but I had to look elsewhere for the answer. | It's about time., 2008-08-24 Reviewer rating: I'm a HUGE fan of "How stuff works" kinda books. This is THE book I have been looking for. It's written in such an interesting way. Personally, I feel pictures and diagrams are ESSENTIAL to understanding something thoroughly, and this book delivers and executes on that matter. If you are a visual, hands-on kinda person, then chose this book over others. It's second only to a real hands-on experience and live teacher. | Great book for beginners - High Level Overviews, 2008-07-14 Reviewer rating: I use this book whenever I am explaining to a class a general overview of computer technology. The artwork and graphics are a fantastic talk point to depict how things are working inside the machine.
Secondly, the terminology is accurate and well organized / defined.
I'm a big fan of "For Dummies" books when giving someone a first pass of any topic. These are just a step up in complexity, in my opinion.
| Make your own call, 2008-05-04 Reviewer rating: Rather than add to endless "This sucks!" "No it doesn't!" arguments, my review is simple - if you need an understanding of how computers work, give this book a try. THEN, and only then, make your own decision. Other people's opinions are great, but only you can determine a book's worth to you.
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