Personal Computer

Before cell phones that fit in the palm of your hand and slim laptops that fit snugly into briefcases, computers were like strange, alien vending machines. They had cryptic switches, punch cards, and pages of encoded output. But in 1975, a young engineering wizard named Steve Wozniak had an idea: What if you combined computer circuitry with a regular typewriter keyboard and a video screen?

Explore the awe-inspiring history of technology, from humming wartime mainframes to the AI devices in our pockets. Perfect for an educational commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how humanity's primal urge to calculate and automate sparked a massive digital revolution. Satisfy your...

Every Monday morning, you open a blank chat window and explain the same thing all over again. The report format. The client's name. The tone you want. By next Monday, the AI has forgotten everything you taught it. Again. You've read the prompt guides. You've collected the clever phrasing tricks that promise to hand your evenings back. Some worked, for an afternoon. Then Monday came around and you were back at zero, rebriefing from scratch, because a clever sentence is not a system. It's a note you write yourself and throw away.

In the 1970s, while their contemporaries were protesting the computer as a tool of dehumanization and oppression, a motley collection of college dropouts, hippies, and electronics fanatics were engaged in something much more subversive. Obsessed with the idea of getting computer power into their own hands, they launched from their garages a hobbyist movement that grew into an industry, and ultimately a social and technological revolution.

With over 800 million users and growing, TikTok is quickly becoming the most popular social media platform, leading influencers, brands and average joe’s to wonder “How can I use TikTok to grow my following?” If you haven’t used TikTok before, it may seem a bit frightening, or maybe even a bit weird and irrelevant. You find yourself thinking.... What even is this whole TikTok thing? Where do I start? I only see kids on the platform, will this work for my company? I can’t dance, how can I ever become an influencer?

In today's world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it's not surprising that we find ourselves drawing parallels between the workings of our minds and the functionalities of personal computers. As we immerse ourselves in a digital age, it becomes increasingly apparent that our creations reflect our own nature.

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New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra delivers a visionary and unprecedented exploration of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize well-being and open new horizons for personal development. “AI has the potential to help us create a more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthy...

La inteligencia artificial está cambiando el trabajo de todos. Quedarse al margen ya no es una opción. Ryan Roslansky y Aneesh Raman te muestran cómo enfrentar este momento con claridad y confianza. Open to Work es una obra indispensable para entender cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando el mundo laboral y qué podemos hacer para seguir siendo relevantes en medio de tal cambio. La IA modificará los empleos actuales, pero también abrirá nuevas oportunidades para quienes sepan combinar tecnología con capacidades exclusivamente humanas.

Skip the iPhone, the iPod, and the Macintosh. If you want to understand how Apple Inc. became an industry behemoth, look no further than the 1977 Apple II. The Apple II was a versatile piece of hardware, but its most compelling story isn't found in the feat of its engineering, the personalities of Apple's founders, or the way it set the stage for the company's multibillion-dollar future. Instead, historian Laine Nooney shows, what made the Apple II iconic was its software.

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What if you could start earning real money online—right now—using AI tools anyone can access? In AI Cash: How a Teen Used AI to Make Money Online, author Andrew Cortes shares a practical, step-by-step roadmap that proves age is no barrier to financial success in the digital age. This audiobook walks listeners through exactly how a teenager harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to build income streams from scratch—with no prior experience, no large investment, and no special connections.

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This is the story of how a handful of geeks and mavericks dragged the computer out of corporate back rooms and laboratories and into our living rooms and offices. It is a tale not only of extraordinary innovation and vision but also of cunning business deals, boardroom tantrums and acrimonious lawsuits.

What kind of person becomes a genealogist? Do you think they’re self-important people who feel superior because of their long-dead ancestors? Are they wizened bores nattering about their great uncle who arrived on the Mayflower? You’d be surprised! Looking into your family history can be one of your most exciting and soul-satisfying experiences. We are who we are because of the people who came before us, all those men and women who are part of our DNA. This is a book for beginners who want to know why family history matters. It is full of family stories and surprising discoveries. For ...

This book isn’t about the science of AI or the ethics of robots. It’s about the very real, efficient ways AI can enhance your everyday life—right now. Whether you realise it or not, AI has already been woven into your routines. It’s in your smartphone, your streaming service, your email inbox, and even in your fridge or vacuum cleaner. And the better you understand what it can do, the more you can benefit from its silent support.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world — this book gives you the knowledge and tools to use it effectively while understanding its societal impact. Written by an expert in AI governance, this guide makes cutting-edge technology accessible to all.

What is new about how teenagers communicate through services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Do social media affect the quality of teens' lives? In this eye-opening book, youth culture and technology expert Danah Boyd uncovers some of the major myths regarding teens' use of social media. She explores tropes about identity, privacy, safety, danger, and bullying. Ultimately, Boyd argues that society fails young people when paternalism and protectionism hinder teenagers' ability to become informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens through their online interactions.

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This eBook on Steve Jobs dives into the life of one of the most influential and complicated figures in the world of technology and business. Jobs was a visionary whose contributions to the computer industry reshaped the way we interact with technology, from personal computers to mobile devices. Yet, his journey was also marked by an intense drive that sometimes bordered on obsession, leading to both extraordinary achievements and personal conflicts. Through our exploration, we reflect on Jobs’ unique ability to blend creativity with technology, developing groundbreaking products like the ...