How Computers Work

How Computers Work
ISBN-10
0789725495
ISBN-13
9780789725493
Series
How Computers Work
Category
Computers / Hardware / Personal Computers / General
Pages
405
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
QUE
Author
Ron White

Description

How Computers Work shows you how chips, software, memory, and hardware work using detailed four-color drawings. An interactive game-like CD-ROM takes you directly inside your computer. This book is completely updated and revised to include the latest technology developments.

An updated introduction to the workings of the computer explores the basics of microchips, hardware, software, and computer memory, providing an entertaining and informative tour of every part of the computer, from hard drive and processor to mouse, monitor, and keyboard. Also takes you through the workings of digital cameras, ebooks, Bluetooth, and much more.

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