Essential Computing: Concepts of ICT (Computer Essentials)

Bits bytes RAM CPUs hard drives and DVD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease.Computer hardware with all its technical jargon can be baffling even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer hardware isnt so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone.This book is great for beginners a basic computing class or someone looking to buy a computer.Step-by-step visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargonPlenty of full color illustrated screenshots and photographs to help youPresented in an easy and simple to read format.This book looks atUnderstanding computer specifications often displayed in computer stores and onlineGeneral hardware concepts and whats inside the caseHardware components: CPUs RAM Hard Drives Portable Drives video cards and memory cardsData Storage: bits bytes kilo bytes mega bytes giga bytes and tera bytesComputer ports: VGA HDMI DVI USB 2&3 FireWire RJ45 ethernet eSATA and moreDifferent types of computer: desktops laptops netbooks tablets hybrids and supercomputersComputer peripherals: laser and inkjet printers Types of computer networks The internet email the cloud and the world-wide weband more...Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout together with concise easy to follow text from an established expert in the field provide a comprehensive guide to computer systems.If you want to decode the jargon quickly and easily this is the guide you need.