From the Back Cover
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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 every last component of
hardware found inside your PC, but also in-depth explanations
about home networking, the Internet, PC security, and even how
cell phone networks operate. Whether you're interested in how the
latest graphics cards power today's most demanding games or how a
digital camera turns light into data, you'll find your answers
right here. Ron White is a former executive editor and columnist
for "PC Computing," where he developed the visual concept behind
How Computers Work. Founder of one of the earliest PC user
groups, he has been writing about computers for 25 years and is
known for building wildly extreme computers. Timothy Edward Downs
is an award-winning magazine designer, illustrator, and
photographer. He has directed and designed several national
consumer, business, technology, and lifestyle magazines, always
infusing a sense of "how it works" into every project. 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 Ron White and award-winning Tim Downs have 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 PCs put
the power of a PC quite literally in your hands - How Windows
Vista makes your Windows desktop translucent and makes your PC
more secure - How advances in optical disc technology such as
dual-layer DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-Ray discs continue to push the
envelope - How Apple's new iPhone is revolutionizing what cell
phones can do - How BitTorrent technology enables anyone to share
information with everyone For a decade, "How Computers Work "has
helped newbies understand new technology, while at the same time
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! Category: General Computing
Covers: PCs/Hardware User Level: Beginning-Intermediate
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About the Author
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About the Author
RON WHITE is the former executive editor of PC Computing
magazine, where he developed the popular How It Works
illustration to explain the new technologies that were emerging
in computing at a prodigious rate. He is also the author of the
best-selling How Digital Photography Works, and books on
software, MP3, and digital cameras. His writing and photography
have appeared in some of the leading magazines in the nation. He
can be reached at ron@ronwhite.com.
About the Illustrator
TIMOTHY EDWARD DOWNS is the national award-winning illustrator
of How Computers Work and How Digital Photography Works. Tim has
been involved in all facets of graphic design in his illustrious
career. From illustrator to creative director, Tim has led teams
of artists and designers in advertising agencies, marketing
communications firms, and consumer magazines to better tell their
stories through illustration, photography, typography, and
design. “Our job doesn’t start when the writer hits Save. In
order to effectively communicate the tone or the concept of the
piece, we need to know and understand the story from the original
brainstorm all the way through final execution,” reminds Tim.
Examples of Tim’s design, illustration, and photographic work can
be seen at http://www.timothyedwarddowns.com.
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