Pc Hardware In A Nutshell Second Edition

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 877 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596552343

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

PC Hardware in a Nutshell is the practical guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs. A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information, including how-to advice for specific components, ample reference material, and a comprehensive case study on building a PC.In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devices, video devices, input devices, audio components, communications, power supplies, and maintenance. Special emphasis is given to upgrading and troubleshooting existing equipment so you can get the most from your existing investments.This new edition is expanded to include: Detailed information about the latest motherboards and chipsets from AMD, Intel, SiS, and VIA Extensive coverage of the Pentium 4 and the latest AMD processors, including the Athlon XP/MP Full details about new hard drive standards, including the latest SCSI standards, ATA/133, Serial ATA, and the new 48-bit "Big Drive" ATA interface Extended coverage of DVD drives, including DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW Details about Flat Panel Displays, including how to choose one (and why you might not want to) New chapters on serial communications, parallel communications, and USB communications (including USB 2.0) Enhanced troubleshooting coverage PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition provides independent, useful and practical information in a no-nonsense manner with specific recommendations on components. Based on real-world testing over time, it will help you make intelligent, informed decisions about buying, building, upgrading, and repairing PCs in a cost effective manner that will help you maximize new or existing computer hardware systems. It's loaded with real-world advice presented in a concise style that clearly delivers just the information you want, without your having to hunt for it.

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computer input-output equipment
ISBN : OCLC:847477018

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson Pdf

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : O'Reilly Media
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015049997789

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

A comprehensive guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs for novices and seasoned professionals alike, this guide features buying guidelines, how-to advice on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting specific components, plus ample reference material and a complete case study on building a PC from components.

Author : David Aaron Karp,Tim O'Reilly,Troy Mott
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596009003

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Windows XP in a Nutshell by David Aaron Karp,Tim O'Reilly,Troy Mott Pdf

Discusses how to install, run, and configure Windows XP for both the home and office, explaining how to connect to the Internet, design a LAN, and share drives and printers, and includes tips and troubleshooting techniques.

Author : Kevin Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1911174576

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Essential Computer Hardware by Kevin Wilson Pdf

Bits, bytes, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and dvd drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease. This book is great for beginners, a basic computing class, or someone looking to buy a computer.

Author : David A. Karp
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596004168

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Windows XP Annoyances by David A. Karp Pdf

In an ideal world, an operating system would do its work in the background while you did your work in the foreground. In our world, however, operating systems constantly get in the way, and Windows XP is no exception. There hasn't been such a dramatic change in Windows computing since the introduction of Windows 95. Windows XP contains dozens of important new features designed to make your work easier, including improved performance, but also introduces numerous quirks and unaccountable behaviors that are guaranteed to increase your level of perplexity and frustration. O'Reilly's popular series for troubleshooting Windows comes to the rescue with Windows XP Annoyances. This book is not designed to complain or criticize, but to acknowledge the problems and shortcomings of the operating system in order to overcome them. Complete with a collection of tools and techniques, this book allows users to improve their experience with Windows XP and establish control of the machine--rather than the other way around. Based on the author's popular Windows Annoyances web site (http://www.annoyances.org), Windows XP Annoyances offers solutions, tips, workarounds and warnings that enable you to both customize and troubleshoot Windows, including: Understanding the Windows Registry, including the use of the Registry Editor and advanced topics such as finding the right Registry Keys and restoring a corrupted registry Customizing the interface beyond Microsoft's intentions, including many undocumented tweaks Mastering Windows built-in networking capabilities, including advanced technologies such as Internet Connection Sharing, Remote Desktop sharing, and virtual private networking Repairing Windows XP now that the DOS safety net is gone As author David Karp says, "The more you know about a tool you use--specifically, Microsoft Windows XP--the better your day-to-day experience with it will be." Windows XP Annoyances is the intermediate and advanced Windows user's best resource for turning Windows into the user-friendly, customizable interface it was meant to be.

Author : Jon Stokes
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781593271046

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Inside the Machine by Jon Stokes Pdf

Om hvordan mikroprocessorer fungerer, med undersøgelse af de nyeste mikroprocessorer fra Intel, IBM og Motorola.

Author : Noam Nisan,Shimon Schocken
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780262640688

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The Elements of Computing Systems by Noam Nisan,Shimon Schocken Pdf

This title gives students an integrated and rigorous picture of applied computer science, as it comes to play in the construction of a simple yet powerful computer system.

Author : Ron Gilster
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001-05-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780072194401

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PC Hardware: A Beginner's Guide by Ron Gilster Pdf

Ideal for PC owners looking for an accessible, easy-to-follow reference, this beginner's guide to PC hardware offers expert advice on every component--processors, motherboards, memory, BIOS, CD-ROM and DVD drives, video cards, and much more. You'll also get details on external devices, including monitors, printers, keyboards, and modems. The book covers both Intel and non-Intel CPUs and USB and AGP ports.

Author : Keyton Weissinger
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000-07-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449379599

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ASP in a Nutshell by Keyton Weissinger Pdf

ASP in a Nutshell provides the high-quality reference documentation that web application developers really need to create effective Active Server Pages. It focuses on how features are used in a real application and highlights little-known or undocumented features.This book also includes an overview of the interaction between the latest release of Internet Information Server (version 5) and ASP 3.0, with an introduction to the IIS object model and the objects it comprises. The examples shown in this section and throughout the book are illustrated in VBScript.The main components of this book are: Active Server Pages Introduction. Brief overview of the ASP application paradigm with examples in VBScript. Also included is an introduction to Microsoft's Internet Information Server 5.0, the IIS object model, and the objects that it comprises. Object Reference. Each object is discussed in the following manner: descriptions, properties, collections, methods, events, accessory files/required DLLs, and remarks, including real-world uses, tips and tricks, and author's experience (where applicable). The objects--Application, Response, Request, Server, Session, ObjectContext, and ASPError, as well as ASP Directives, Global.ASA, and Server-Side Includes--all follow this paradigm. Component Reference. This section follows the same paradigm found in Object Reference. The discussion covers all of the additional components included with IIS, such as ActiveX Data Objects, the Ad Rotator, the Browser capabilities component, the File System Object, and more. Appendixes. Gives examples in one or two objects and components using Perl, REXX, and Python in ASP. Like other books in the "In a Nutshell" series this book offers the facts, including critical background information, in a no-nonsense manner that users will refer to again and again. It is a detailed reference that enables even experienced web developers to advance their ASP applications to new levels.

Author : Steve Bass
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596008821

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PC Annoyances by Steve Bass Pdf

Describes how to fix glitches found on a PC, covering such topics as email, Microsoft Windows, the Internet, Microsoft Office, hardware, and music and video

Author : Charles Petzold
Publisher : Microsoft Press
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780137909292

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Code by Charles Petzold Pdf

The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics "For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about code and programming. Code teaches us how many unseen layers there are between the computer systems that we as users look at every day and the magical silicon rocks that we infused with lightning and taught to think." - Scott Hanselman, Partner Program Director, Microsoft, and host of Hanselminutes Computers are everywhere, most obviously in our laptops and smartphones, but also our cars, televisions, microwave ovens, alarm clocks, robot vacuum cleaners, and other smart appliances. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside these devices to make our lives easier but occasionally more infuriating? For more than 20 years, readers have delighted in Charles Petzold's illuminating story of the secret inner life of computers, and now he has revised it for this new age of computing. Cleverly illustrated and easy to understand, this is the book that cracks the mystery. You'll discover what flashlights, black cats, seesaws, and the ride of Paul Revere can teach you about computing, and how human ingenuity and our compulsion to communicate have shaped every electronic device we use. This new expanded edition explores more deeply the bit-by-bit and gate-by-gate construction of the heart of every smart device, the central processing unit that combines the simplest of basic operations to perform the most complex of feats. Petzold's companion website, CodeHiddenLanguage.com, uses animated graphics of key circuits in the book to make computers even easier to comprehend. In addition to substantially revised and updated content, new chapters include: Chapter 18: Let's Build a Clock! Chapter 21: The Arithmetic Logic Unit Chapter 22: Registers and Busses Chapter 23: CPU Control Signals Chapter 24: Jumps, Loops, and Calls Chapter 28: The World Brain From the simple ticking of clocks to the worldwide hum of the internet, Code reveals the essence of the digital revolution.

Author : Tim O'Reilly,Troy Mott,Walter J. Glenn
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 156592486X

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Windows 98 in a Nutshell by Tim O'Reilly,Troy Mott,Walter J. Glenn Pdf

In a concise and clear format, O'Reilly and Mott deliver all the pertinent information that Windows 98 users will need to know. The readers get both the nitty-gritty details and the bigger context as they learn about the Active Desktop, file management, and basic communication features.

Author : David A. Patterson,John L. Hennessy
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780128122761

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Computer Organization and Design RISC-V Edition by David A. Patterson,John L. Hennessy Pdf

The new RISC-V Edition of Computer Organization and Design features the RISC-V open source instruction set architecture, the first open source architecture designed to be used in modern computing environments such as cloud computing, mobile devices, and other embedded systems. With the post-PC era now upon us, Computer Organization and Design moves forward to explore this generational change with examples, exercises, and material highlighting the emergence of mobile computing and the Cloud. Updated content featuring tablet computers, Cloud infrastructure, and the x86 (cloud computing) and ARM (mobile computing devices) architectures is included. An online companion Web site provides advanced content for further study, appendices, glossary, references, and recommended reading. Features RISC-V, the first such architecture designed to be used in modern computing environments, such as cloud computing, mobile devices, and other embedded systems Includes relevant examples, exercises, and material highlighting the emergence of mobile computing and the cloud

Author : Sanjay K. Bose
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996-07
Category : IBM Personal Computer
ISBN : 8122403034

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Hardware and Software of Personal Computers by Sanjay K. Bose Pdf

This Book Has Been Developed As A Text For A One Semester Course On The Hardware And Software Of Personal Computers. It Will Also Be Of Interest To Practicing Engineers And Professionals Who Wish To Develop Their Own Hardware And Software For Special Pc-Based Applications. Apart From Providing All The Significant Hardware And Software Details For Ibm-Pcs And Its Close Compatibles, It Also Presents A Comprehensive Description Of How The Pc Works And The Various Functions That It Can Provide. A Large Number Of Interesting And Useful Problems Have Been Given At The End Of Each Chapter. A Set Of Objective Type Questions Has Also Been Provided To Allow The Reader To Review His/Her Understanding Of The Material In The Text.This Book Has Been Developed As A Text For A One Semester Course On The Hardware And Software Of Personal Computers. It Will Also Be Of Interest To Practicing Engineers And Professionals Who Wish To Develop Their Own Hardware And Software For Special Pc-Based Applications. Apart From Providing All The Significant Hardware And Software Details For Ibm-Pcs And Its Close Compatibles, It Also Presents A Comprehensive Description Of How The Pc Works And The Various Functions That It Can Provide. A Large Number Of Interesting And Useful Problems Have Been Given At The End Of Each Chapter. A Set Of Objective Type Questions Has Also Been Provided To Allow The Reader To Review His/Her Understanding Of The Material In The Text.