Electronic Computer

Want to know how AT&T's Bell Labs developed semiconductor technology - and how its leading scientists almost came to blows in the process? Want to understand how radio and television work - and why RCA drove their inventors to financial ruin and early graves? Conquering the Electron offers these stories and more, presenting each revolutionary technological advance right alongside blow-by-blow personal battles that all too often took place.

Ever wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.

Back to...normal? Lila's becoming a normal villager girl again. But Jeff is still worried about her dangerous Ender dragon obsession. He thinks he has the cure for that, too, but when Lila gets up on Garfield, her mother's Ender dragon, that's when the trouble really starts. Happy Hills has a new enemy, ready for attack. Are you ready to join in the battle? Disclaimer: This book is an unofficial Minecraft book, a work of fan fiction. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the ...

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The nether golem approaches! Stuck inside the Golemzilla, Jeff and friends can't stop it tramping into Happy Hills. With Herobrine at the control desk, all hope is lost... But then strange glitches start occurring—Can our heroes exploit them and save the village? Disclaimer: This book is an unofficial Minecraft book, a work of fan fiction. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Great Minecraft books for boys and girls aged 8-12 who love...

Computers have changed since 1981, when Tracy Kidder memorably recorded the drama, comedy, and excitement of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market. What has not changed is the feverish pace of the high-tech industry, the go-for-broke approach to business that has caused so many computer companies to win big (or go belly up), and the cult of pursuing mind-bending technological innovations.

Bruce Sterling delves into the world of high-tech crime and punishment in one of the first books to explore the cyberspace breaches that threaten national security. From the crash of AT&T’s long-distance switching system to corporate cyberattacks, he investigates government and law enforcement efforts to break the back of America’s electronic underground in the 1990s.

Are you ready to discover the dark secrets hiding in your own home? As a sales rep for SmartTech, Cameron Caldwell thought she knew everything there was to know about home automation. But when she uncovers a sinister plot behind a rival company's home AI device, she realizes the true dangers of letting technology into every aspect of our lives. As she races to uncover the truth, Cameron must decide if she's willing to risk it all to expose the shocking secrets of the HomeTech Hub. With twists and turns at every corner, ‘There is No Cloud” will keep you on the edge of your seat until the...

This book takes the mystery out of computer programming. Learn about coding, algorithms, and more.

In Electronic Dreams, Tom Lean tells the story of how computers invaded British homes for the first time, as people set aside their worries of electronic brains and Big Brother and embraced the wonder technology of the 1980s. This book charts the history of the rise and fall of the home computer, the family of futuristic and quirky machines that took computing from the realm of science and science fiction to being a user-friendly domestic technology.

Digital technology can sometimes be overwhelming. Find out what computers are used for. Learn how to store information, search online, play games, and more.

A big source of tension between the US and China at the moment is technology. And one very small component is now at the centre of this battle for global dominance: the microchip. Controlling chip manufacturing in the 21st century may well prove to be like controlling the oil supply in the 20th. The country that controls this manufacturing can throttle the military and economic power of others. At the heart of this battle is ARM Holdings. The Everything Blueprint describes the titanic power struggle for control of the microchip.

She had picked the pregnancy one. The next option asked how many months along she wanted to be. She thought that she might as well go all the way with it. She swiped the bar all the way over to nine months. Next, it said that it may take a few minutes. It was at that moment that she realized that it had never asked for a picture.

Through the voices of ordinary people in places far removed from Silicon Valley, Code Dependent explores the impact of a set of powerful, flawed, and often exploitative technologies on individuals, communities, and our wider society. Madhumita Murgia, AI Editor at the FT, exposes how AI can strip away our collective and individual sense of agency – and shatter our illusion of free will.

People have always liked to know what's going on in the outside world. Today we can instantly access the news through the Internet. But how did people get the news before cell phones and TV? From ancient Rome to newspapers and telegraph machines, this story takes a brief look at how people have gotten the news throughout history.

Immerse yourself in a journey through electronic history and glimpse a future sculpted from silicon with 'Silicon Heartbeat' – your digital compass to the micro-revolutions that have forged our modern world. This riveting eBook unlocks the captivating saga of how a tiny device, the transistor, became the heartbeat of every gadget we can't live without. From the breakthrough of early semiconductors to the glorious dawn of transistors in electronics, 'Silicon Heartbeat' intricately weaves technical prowess with the fascinating human stories behind the innovation. Discover how these ...

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Are you ever overwhelmed with the amount of information online? Find out how to navigate the online world easily and safely.

Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected to friends and family, and streaming platforms make sure we’re never without something new to binge-watch. Our devices and apps can make life much more convenient and entertaining. But for years, scientists have warned that too much screen time may have negative effects on our health.

Cell phones, video games, and computers make our lives richer. Yet, they are also wreaking havoc on children and teens who are not able to use them in a healthy way, leading to problems at home, school, and in the community. Youth who are escaping into an electronic world are missing valuable opportunities to develop the skills required for successful relationships and adult careers.