How Computers Work

A book/CD-ROM tour through the workings of the personal computer. Sections on microchips, data storage, input/output devices, multimedia, networks, and printers contain overviews of how and why technological processes work. The color diagrams explaining details are clearer and more interesting than the companion CD-ROM's interactive displays, video interviews, and computing tips. This second edition contains updated material on multimedia.

How the Internet Works

The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms

The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms is really three books in one. First, there is a comprehensive glossary of more than 1,250 contemporary computer and Internet terms explained in easy to understand language. There are more than 60 illustrations so readers can have a better understanding of particular words. In the second section of the book there are articles on, How to Shop for a Computer, The History of the Internet, The Scoop on investing online, online travel, Cyber shopping, Avoiding Internet Frauds and scams, eCommerce, Search Engine tips, Special key functions and more. Finally, there's a huge section with more than 150 computer & Internet tips and tricks and other goodies. The book is written with the beginning-to-intermediate computer user in mind.

Free Online Tutorials for Computer Newbies

Dozens of actual "snapshots" of the windows you'll see inside Windows, along with clear, concise explanations. The Newbie Club website also has article style tutorials, stories, tips and tricks.