How Computers Work

Name: How Computers Work
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ISBN: 9780789734242

ISBN-10: 0789734249

ISBN-13: 9780789734242

Edition: 8th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Ron White, Timothy Edward Downs

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How Computers Work has been a perennial best-seller for the last 12 years. This four-color visual opus is a must-have for any computer user, from novice to expert. Written by Ron White and illustrated by Tim Downs, How Computers Work , 8th Edition is a marvel in book publishing, showing readers the inner-workings of PCs, computer peripherals and much, much more. Akin to the great works of David Macauley ( The Way Things Work ) and Marshall Brain ( How Stuff Works ) How Computers Work shows you just how intricate and elegant those beige computer boxes really are. How Computers Work is rife with lush, full-color illustrations, engaging, friendly text and deep technical smarts.

Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Que
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.332



Introduction



Boot-Up Process



Getting to Know the Hardware



How a Disk Boot Works



How an Operating System Controls Hardware



Microchips



How a Transistor Works



How RAM Works



How a Microprocessor Works



How Software Works



How Programming Languages Work



How Windows Works



How Software Applications Work



Data Storage



How Disk Storage Works



How Disk Drives Work



How Disk Drives Increase Speed and Storage



How Optical Storage Works



How Removable Storage Works



Input/Output Devices



How Energy Turns into Data



How a Bus Works



How Computer Ports Work



How a Computer Display Works



How a Keyboard Works



How Pointing Devices Work



How Game Controllers Work



How a Modem Works



How Light Input Works



How Portable Computers Work



Multimedia



How Multimedia Sound Works



How Multimedia Video Works



How Virtual Reality Works



How the Internet Works



How Local Area Networks Work



How a PC Connects to the Internet



How Wireless Works



How Email, Chat and Messaging Work



How Internet Video and Audio Work



How the World Wide Web Works



How Internet Security Works



How Printers Work



How Basic Printing Works



How Color Printing Works


Index