How Computers Work - Softcover

How Computers Work, 7th Edition has been one of the best-selling computer books for the last 10 years. This four-color visual book is a must-have for any computer user, from novice to expert. The rich graphics and intricate details about the inner workings of computers have been admired for years by consumers, instructors, professionals, and readers of all ages. To celebrate this milestone, this edition is the 10th Anniversary Edition and it has a new lower price of $29.99. The 10th Anniversary Edition has been completely updated with new coverage of: Wi-Fi, Viruses, Security, Photo Printers, Centrio notebooks, and many updates to existing technologies. A fresh cover and interior provide the reader with superior usability and it is the most aesthetically-pleasing edition yet!

Appropriate for all entry-level courses in computers, PCs, or computing concepts. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest technologies and trends, How Computers Work, Seventh Edition is the industry leading full-color, visual guide to computers. Redesigned to be even more aesthetically pleasing, this edition's large, full-color diagrams explain virtually every important aspect of contemporary PC technology. Among the many new topics covered in this edition: WiFi wireless networks, Centrino notebooks, and Denial of Service attacks. Leading PC journalists Ron White and Tim Downs first step through the boot-up process, encountering PC hardware and discovering how operating systems control it. White and Downs show how memory and microprocessors work; then turn to software: programming languages, applications, and Windows itself. There are detailed sections on data storage and I/O devices-from low-level coverage ("how energy turns into data") to clear explanations of CD/DVD drives, monitors, keyboards, and game controllers.The authors present a detailed section on multimedia, and another on networks and the Internet, including coverage of email, chat, instant messaging, and streaming media. There are chapters on Internet security, notebook computers, color printing, and more. How Computers Work, Seventh Edition will be equally appreciated by students who plan further study on PC technologies and by those who simply wish to use their computers intelligently.