Essential Computer Hardware Second Edition: The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Computer Hardware (Computer Essentials) - Hardcover

Wilson, Kevin

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9781911174578: Essential Computer Hardware Second Edition: The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Computer Hardware (Computer Essentials)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1911174576 ISBN 13: 9781911174578
Publisher: Elluminet Press, 2018

Synopsis

Bits, bytes, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and DVD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease.

Computer hardware with all its technical jargon can be baffling, even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer hardware isn't so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone.

  • This book is great for beginners, a basic computing class, or someone looking to buy a computer.
  • Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargon
  • Plenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help you
  • Presented in an easy and simple to read format.

This book looks at

  • Understanding computer specifications often displayed in computer stores and online
  • General hardware concepts and what's inside the case
  • Hardware components: CPUs, RAM, Hard Drives, Portable Drives, video cards and memory cards
  • Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, mega bytes, giga bytes and tera bytes
  • Computer ports: VGA, HDMI, DVI, USB 2&3, FireWire, RJ45 ethernet, eSATA and more
  • Different types of computer: desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, hybrids and supercomputers
  • Computer peripherals: laser and inkjet printers Types of computer networks,
  • The internet, email, the cloud and the world-wide web
  • and more...

Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer systems.

If you want to decode the jargon quickly and easily, this is the guide you need.

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Publisher
Elluminet Press
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1911174576
ISBN 13 
9781911174578
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
188
Rating
  • 3.91 out of 5 stars
    11 ratings by Goodreads

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