How Computers Work: The Evolution of Technology, 10th Edition

Description

The Evolution of TechnologyHaving 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 PCs, 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
TECHNOLOOGYThis 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 PCs 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, eBay,
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
agoFor 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. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Que Publishing; 10th edition (December 8, 2014)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 078974984X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 40
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.98 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.8 x 9.9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #222,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in PC Hardware #28 in Computer Hardware Design & Architecture #317 in Computer Science (Books)
• #19 in PC Hardware
• #28 in Computer Hardware Design & Architecture