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Teaches students about topics that will be relevant to them for many years to come.
Covers every key area of contemporary PC technology, giving students a thorough overview and clear explanations of how each area fits together.
Teaches challenging concepts visually, for rapid comprehension and better retention.
Gives students the benefits of a pedagogical approach that has been proven to work successfully in the classroom.
Gives students confidence that they are receiving information that is thorough, accurate, clear, and useful—and reflects the issues they care about most.
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!
Introduction.
I. BOOT-UP PROCESS.
1. Getting to Know the Hardware.II. MICROCHIPS.
4. How a Transistor Works.III. HOW SOFTWARE WORKS.
7. How Programming Languages Work.IV. DATA STORAGE.
10. How Disk Storage Works.V. INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES.
15. How Energy Turns into Data.VI. MULTIMEDIA.
25. How Multimedia Sound Works.VII. HOW THE INTERNET WORKS.
28. How Local Area Networks Work.VIII. HOW PRINTERS WORK.
35. How Basic Printing Works.