by Ron White (Find this book)
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 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 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 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
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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 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. -- Publisher Marketing