This introduction to personal computers is intended for first-time buyers and contains information necessary to get started on computers.

"Computers Made Easy: A User-Friendly Guide to Technology" is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to demystify the world of computers and technology for beginners and enthusiasts alike. With clear explanations, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions, this book equips readers with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate the digital landscape with ease. From understanding basic computer hardware and software to exploring the internet, social media, and cybersecurity, this guide covers all the essentials for becoming proficient in today's technology-driven world. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to expand your digital skills, "Computers Made Easy" provides the guidance and support you need to harness the power of technology effectively. Featuring user-friendly language and illustrations, this book breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. With its emphasis on practicality and real-world applications, "Computers Made Easy" is the perfect companion for anyone looking to enhance their digital literacy and unlock the full potential of modern computing.

Understanding Computers and Cognition presents an important and controversial new approach to understanding what computers do and how their functioning is related to human language, thought, and action. While it is a book about computers, Understanding Computers and Cognition goes beyond the specific issues of what computers can or can't do. It is a broad-ranging discussion exploring the background of understanding in which the discourse about computers and technology takes place. Understanding Computers and Cognition is written for a wide audience, not just those professionals involved in computer design or artificial intelligence. It represents an important contribution to the ongoing discussion about what it means to be a machine, and what it means to be human. Book jacket.

This revision of the classic first edition focuses on large and medium scale commercial computers and their supporting software products. It reflects the newest developments in small computers and office automation in recent years, and features new material on programming, operating systems and small computer control programs, canned microcomputer software products, and the conception, development, and implementation of a computer application.

In this completely updated and revised edition of Designing with the Mind in Mind, Jeff Johnson provides you with just enough background in perceptual and cognitive psychology that user interface (UI) design guidelines make intuitive sense rather than being just a list or rules to follow. Early UI practitioners were trained in cognitive psychology, and developed UI design rules based on it. But as the field has evolved since the first edition of this book, designers enter the field from many disciplines. Practitioners today have enough experience in UI design that they have been exposed to design rules, but it is essential that they understand the psychology behind the rules in order to effectively apply them. In this new edition, you'll find new chapters on human choice and decision making, hand-eye coordination and attention, as well as new examples, figures, and explanations throughout. - Provides an essential source for user interface design rules and how, when, and why to apply them - Arms designers with the science behind each design rule, allowing them to make informed decisions in projects, and to explain those decisions to others - Equips readers with the knowledge to make educated tradeoffs between competing rules, project deadlines, and budget pressures - Completely updated and revised, including additional coverage on human choice and decision making, hand-eye coordination and attention, and new mobile and touch-screen examples throughout

The ultimate user-friendly guide. A new approach to understanding computers, for beginner or enthusiast. This should be the first book that you read about computers. It sets the stage & directs you to additional sources of information. Ideal for computer literacy courses. Information Processing will be the largest industry by the year 2000. Prepare to face computers, enjoy the benefits & avoid the frustrations. This book guides you in comparing computer programs, selecting equipment, enjoying writing, problem-solving, developing sales leads, recognizing a good program. "A computer book for the masses. For those who still shy away from computers, help is here.... Schuster writes from the unusual perspective of someone who understands both computers & people. His review of other people's problems with computers helps to lend perspective to one's current Major Problem. Writing with a style both easy to read & easy to comprehend, Schuster takes one out into the 'Computer Sea' & offers navigation information about user groups, publications, shows, software, home computers for fun & business, how to decide what to buy, problems. ...enter into this exciting (computer) world with knowledge & humor."--Bertha Chandler, Director, Boyden Public Library. Newly updated prices, software & bibliography in August, 1992 edition. Order from Information House, 14 Union Street, Foxboro, MA 02035, (508) 543-2458.

Communicate, explore, create.... As illustrated by the electronically generated cover image, computers can unleash your productivity, imagination, and creativity. In Understanding Computers, 98 Edition, Charles S. Parker helps prepare you not only for the present but also for the constantly changing future. The text is packed with leading-edge topics like intranets, webcasting, Java, 3-D interfaces, digital video disks, and more. In addition to learning about current technological issues, you'll gain a firm understanding of the fundamental concepts of computers explained in a clear, straightforward style. Book jacket.

Bits, bytes, logic, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and SSD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease. This book is great for beginners or a basic computing class. Exploring Computer Hardware looks at: The microcomputer, mainframes and super computers Hardware components CPU architecture, instructions sets, and the fetch execute cycle Computer ports and plugs Network topologies, LANs, WANs, MANs, fibre optics and ethernet WiFi and Cellular networks The internet: email, the cloud, the world-wide web IP Addressing, web servers, DNS servers and DHCP servers TCP/IP model, OSI model, ports, sockets Logic gates, binary arithmetic, two's complement, floating point, hexadecimal, and base conversions Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, kibi bytes, megabytes... Data compression, encryption, sort, and search algorithms, and more Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography, illustrations, video demos, and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer hardware. We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using [email protected] and let us know. Thanks.