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UPDATED FOR 2026 WITH NEW CONTENT AND WINDOWS 11 FEATURES. A Foundation in Computers & Software That's Easy to Understand. Take the mystery out of using a computer with Computers Made Easy: From Dummy to Geek — the ultimate beginner’s guide to understanding modern computing. Whether you’re new to technology or just want to sharpen your skills, this book gives you the confidence to use your computer efficiently and safely. Discover how to navigate Windows 10 and Windows 11, manage files, browse the web securely, and handle everyday tasks like email, cloud storage, and document creation...

A Step-by-Step Master Class in Indie Game Development, from the Creator of the Emmy® Winning Neverwinter Nights™ Honors for Don Daglow's From Dream to Delivery books: Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 Finalist, 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Book Excellence Awards "Don Daglow has survived 40+ years creating games and always retained his positive attitude. Learn from the master." – Jeff Braun, ...

This book is a fun and informative guide for BIPOC children to explore the exciting world of STEM, software and hardware development, and space exploration. Written at a 3rd-grade reading level, it introduces children to the different STEM fields and the amazing careers that await them in the future. It features BIPOC characters who are passionate about STEM and will inspire children to pursue their own interests in these fields. With parent's resources and online learning resources included, this book is a must-have for any BIPOC child who wants to learn more about STEM, software and ...

Decode complex software and hardware systems by mastering the core principles of reverse engineering and cybersecurity. Whether you are using your daily commute to upskill for a tech career or desperately trying to debug stubborn legacy code, this analytical journey transforms the unknown into...

**Narrated by the Author** National security strategist and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O’Neill exposes how nefarious cybercriminals relentlessly attempt to access your data and wallet, and arms you with his proven tactics for spotting and neutralizing cyberthreats to protect...

Newly updated for 2023! This book defines all modern tech terms and explains how the machines and devices that saturate our everyday life work exactly. But here's the important part: the explanations in this book are written simply and in a way that the average person can understand. With over 100 chapters, you'll remove the confusions associated with modern-day technology, and gain answers to questions you may not even know you had.

A clear and structured guide to AI infrastructure. This book provides a straightforward and well organized explanation of the systems that make artificial intelligence possible.t explains the full infrastructure that supports modern AI, from hardware and data systems to networking and control software. Designed for readers with a basic understanding of technology, it keeps the language simple while remaining technically accurate. You will learn: What makes AI infrastructure different from traditional computing How processors such as CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, NPUs, and FPGAs support AI workloads How...

Written with the verve of such works as The Big Short, The History of the Future, and The Spider Network, here is the fascinating, true story of the rise of Ethereum, the second-biggest digital asset in the world, the growth of cryptocurrency, and the future of the internet as we know it...

2020 Audie Awards Winner – Business/Personal Development A comprehensive step-by-step guide to creating a hit show, So You Want to Start a Podcast covers everything from hosting and guest booking to editing and marketing - while offering plenty of encouragement and insider stories along the...

The foundational philosophy of "Embedded Systems Design" is rooted in absolute practicality and real-world implementation. The modern technology industry does not pay engineers to simply understand theoretical physics; it pays them to design, build, and deploy functional, reliable, and scalable systems. Therefore, the philosophy of this book is strictly centered on the "How-To." It discards the traditional, theory-heavy academic approach in favor of a hands-on, implementation-first methodology. Every concept is treated as a building block for a final commercial product. The text operates on...

Meistere komplexe Computerarchitektur und verstehe als Entwickler, wie dein Code die unsichtbare Hardware steuert. Ideal für das fokussierte Selbststudium beim Pendeln, liefert dieser akustische Leitfaden ein erhellendes mentales Modell für moderne IT-Systeme. Statt trockener...

Look up, tune in, and discover a side of the universe most people never hear. Building a Low-Cost Radio Telescope is an exciting, practical guide for curious makers, hobbyists, students, and science enthusiasts who want to explore radio astronomy without getting lost in overwhelming theory or expensive equipment. This book shows what an affordable radio telescope can realistically achieve and how to turn simple components into a working observing system. From the first big decisions to the final calibration, it breaks the process into clear, manageable steps so readers can move from ...

Quantum computing has moved from the physics lab to the boardroom, and working engineers are being asked to make real decisions: whether to pilot, which vendor to trust, when to migrate cryptography, and how to explain the field to a skeptical CFO. This book gives computer engineers, software architects, platform leads, and engineering managers the principled, math-light mental model they need to answer those questions with confidence. What you'll be able to do after reading this book: Reason about qubits and gates as an engineering abstraction, not a mystery, using the same layered-stack ...

Weighing in from the cutting-edge frontiers of science, today’s most forward-thinking minds explore the rise of “machines that think.” Stephen Hawking recently made headlines by noting, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” Others...

If you are trying to build real tech competence while balancing work, family, and everything else, you do not need a massive textbook. You need a clear path through the fundamentals, written in plain English, with enough structure to keep you moving forward even on the weeks when study time is scarce. Tech+ For Busy People is designed to help you develop the core knowledge that the CompTIA Tech+ exam expects, while also building the everyday understanding that makes entry-level technology work feel less mysterious. The goal is simple: turn scattered “I’ve heard of that” familiarity ...

This audiobook provides an overview of IT terminology for English speakers working with Japanese-speaking customers, clients, or partners. Core words and phrases appropriate to the IT sector are presented in English and Japanese. Topics covered include common Japanese vocabulary that is not exclusive to the technology field.

Steve Lohr, a technology reporter for the New York Times, chronicles the rise of Big Data, addressing cutting-edge business strategies and examining the dark side of a data-driven world. Coal, iron ore, and oil were the key productive assets that fueled the Industrial Revolution. Today, Data is...

Watch video: https://youtu.be/UakBI73uifs BEYOND THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN: EXPLOITING THE NEXT MULTI-TIER SYSTEMIC ARCHITECTURE For years, a highly concentrated group of mega-cap stocks—the "Magnificent Seven"—captured the majority of broad market inflows and drove index returns to historic highs. But as we move deeper into the 2026 market cycle, a major structural shift is occurring. In this comprehensive summary of Chapter 5, The Next-Gen Evolution of the Mega-Cap Titans, we break down the seven distinct technological vectors that are reshaping global capital markets. By mapping out ...

🔧 Unlock the Secrets to Laptop Repair & Troubleshooting with The Ultimate Laptop Repair & Troubleshooting Bible Introducing the “The Ultimate Laptop Repair & Troubleshooting Bible” – your go-to resource for mastering laptop maintenance, repair, and diagnostics, authored by renowned expert Jeff Cliff. 🖥️ Are you tired of relying on costly repairs or feeling helpless when your laptop malfunctions? This comprehensive guide is your gateway to becoming a proficient technician, capable of handling any laptop issue that comes your way! 📘 Inside this essential handbook, you’ll ...

The Internet can be a scary, dangerous place especially for children. This book shows parents how to help digital kids navigate this environment. Sexting, cyberbullying, revenge porn, online predators…all of these potential threats can tempt parents to snatch the smartphone or tablet out of...