Steal this Computer Book 3

Steal this Computer Book 3
Author: Wally Wang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781593270001

Describes how computer viruses are created and spred, and discusses computer harassment, online con artists, protection data with encryption, and general computer security issues.

The Computer Book

The Computer Book
Author: Simson L Garfinkel
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Total Pages: 739
Release: 2019-01-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1454926228

An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University

Everything Computer Book

Everything Computer Book
Author: John K Waters
Publisher: Everything
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2000-09-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781580624015

Beginner's book about computers, starting from, "What a PC is, on to how to care for it, and how to use all its possibilities.

Computer Engineering for Babies

Computer Engineering for Babies
Author: Chase Roberts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735208701

An introduction to computer engineering for babies. Learn basic logic gates with hands on examples of buttons and an output LED.

Computers for Seniors

Computers for Seniors
Author: Chris Ewin
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 159327792X

My Kids Just Gave Me a Computer, What Do I Do Now? Computers for Seniors is a step-by-step, full-color guide that will take you all the way from pressing the "On" button on your new computer to being a confident user who can send email to family and friends, shop online safely, read the latest news, watch funny YouTube videos, share cute pictures of your grandkids, check the weather forecast, and much more. You’ll learn to: -Plug in, set up, and turn on your computer -Print and share photos of your grandkids, vacations, pets, friends, and special life events -Install helpful tools like a calendar, money manager, and weather tracker -Search the internet for news, recipes, gardening tips, sports updates, and anything else that interests you -Watch entertaining YouTube videos or educational lectures and make video calls to anywhere in the world -Find and listen to new music (or your favorite classics) and read electronic books -Email your friends and family -Stay safe online and keep your private information secure Computers for Seniors will show you how to get what you really want from your PC, with the help of full-color illustrations, friendly instructions, and a touch of humor. Each lesson has small exercises to test your skills and help you practice, to make sure you feel comfortable with what you’ve learned before you move on. It’s never too late to have fun and get more out of your PC—Computers for Seniors will ease you into the computer generation by guiding you every step of the way.

Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage
Author: Anthony Hyman
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1985
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780691023779

A biography of inventor and mathematician Charles Babbage.

The Trouble with Computers

The Trouble with Computers
Author: Thomas K. Landauer
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1995
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780262621083

Beginning with an explanation of why considerable outlays for computing since 1973 have not resulted in comparable payoffs, the author proposes that emerging techniques for user-centred development can turn the situation around - through task analysis, ite

The History of the Computer

The History of the Computer
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1984857428

A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world—from the abacus to the smartphone—and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. “A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it.”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators—from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee—and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You’ll never look at your phone the same way again!

ENIAC in Action

ENIAC in Action
Author: Thomas Haigh
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2016-02-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0262033984

This work explores the conception, design, construction, use, and afterlife of ENIAC, the first general purpose digital electronic computer.