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 * 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.
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