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Bill Gates

The Path to the Future

by Jonathan Gatlin ...

£3.49
Chromebook for Seniors

Getting Started With Chrome OS

by Phil Sharp ...

Series Book 4 - Tech for Seniors
Chromebooks are perfect for Seniors. Hopefully you are at a state in your life where the Internet helps you but doesn’t define you.You don’t need to have a powerhouse computer that can have 200 spreadsheets running at the same time or watching a movie while you have 100 other apps open!You just want a computer that lets you check up on things, and maybe stream a movie or to. In a word: something ... Read more

£3.39

Chromebooks are perfect for Seniors. Hopefully you are at a state in your life where the Internet helps you but doesn’t define you.You don’t need to have a powerhouse computer that can have 200 spreadsheets running at the same time or watching a movie while you have 100 other apps open!You just want a computer that lets you check up on things, and maybe stream a movie or to. In a word: something
... Read more
The Windows 8 Beginner's Guide

by Jonathan Moeller ...

Series series Computer Beginner's Guides
Intended for new Windows 8 users, this book gives you an overview of Microsoft's new tablet operating system. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 screenshots, this book will explain:-The differences between the editions of Windows 8.-How to get the most out of the Start Screen.-The difference between using a local account and a Microsoft Account with your Windows 8 computer.-Windows 8's new Charms ... Read more

£2.19

Intended for new Windows 8 users, this book gives you an overview of Microsoft's new tablet operating system. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 screenshots, this book will explain:-The differences between the editions of Windows 8.-How to get the most out of the Start Screen.-The difference between using a local account and a Microsoft Account with your Windows 8 computer.-Windows 8's new Charms
... Read more
Electronic Dreams

How 1980s Britain Learned to Love the Computer

by Tom Lean ...

How did computers invade the homes and cultural life of 1980s Britain?Remember the ZX Spectrum? Ever have a go at programming with its stretchy rubber keys? How about the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, or Commodore 64? Did you marvel at the immense galaxies of Elite, master digital kung-fu in Way of the Exploding Fist or lose yourself in the surreal caverns of Manic Miner?For anyone who was a kid in ... Read more

£11.09

How did computers invade the homes and cultural life of 1980s Britain?Remember the ZX Spectrum? Ever have a go at programming with its stretchy rubber keys? How about the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, or Commodore 64? Did you marvel at the immense galaxies of Elite, master digital kung-fu in Way of the Exploding Fist or lose yourself in the surreal caverns of Manic Miner?For anyone who was a kid in
... Read more
Upgrading and Fixing Computers Do-it-Yourself For Dummies

by Andy Rathbone ...

An illustrated, step-by-step guide to repairs and upgradesWhether you want to prepare your computer for Windows 7, avoid investing in a new one, or just "go green", this fully illustrated guide has what you need. You'll learn how to add printers and new keyboards, boost your PC's performance and increase memory, improve power consumption, rev up your multimedia capacity, and much more. Step-by ... Read more

£13.99

An illustrated, step-by-step guide to repairs and upgradesWhether you want to prepare your computer for Windows 7, avoid investing in a new one, or just "go green", this fully illustrated guide has what you need. You'll learn how to add printers and new keyboards, boost your PC's performance and increase memory, improve power consumption, rev up your multimedia capacity, and much more. Step-by
... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: Best Features Buyer’s Guide

by Matthew Hollinder ...

The news is out! The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has been launched and announced to the public. The new invention was unveiled at the MWC2015. As expected the reaction from the public for the new product on the block known as Samsung S6 Edge sky rocketed! The Galaxy S6 EDGE features sturdy metal frame with Gorilla Glass 4 on both the front and back. This gives the phone a feeling of stability and ... Read more

£2.48

The news is out! The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has been launched and announced to the public. The new invention was unveiled at the MWC2015. As expected the reaction from the public for the new product on the block known as Samsung S6 Edge sky rocketed! The Galaxy S6 EDGE features sturdy metal frame with Gorilla Glass 4 on both the front and back. This gives the phone a feeling of stability and
... Read more
Building a PC For Dummies

by Mark L. Chambers ...

Shows tech hobbyists how to build the perfect PC, whether they want to create the ultimate gaming machine or combine new and recycled parts to construct an inexpensive computer for a childThe do-it-yourself craze is sweeping through the tech community, and this guide is now significantly revised and updated to cover the wide array of new hardware and accessories availableStep-by-step instructions ... Read more

£12.99

Shows tech hobbyists how to build the perfect PC, whether they want to create the ultimate gaming machine or combine new and recycled parts to construct an inexpensive computer for a childThe do-it-yourself craze is sweeping through the tech community, and this guide is now significantly revised and updated to cover the wide array of new hardware and accessories availableStep-by-step instructions
... Read more
Classic Videogame Hardware Genius Guide

by Imagine Publishing ...

From the N64 and SNES to the Atari 2600 and Intellivision, this book covers all the classic hardware from days gone by. With in-depth features and lists of the top ten games, this comprehensive guide will take you back to the golden age of videogames. ... Read more

£5.99

From the N64 and SNES to the Atari 2600 and Intellivision, this book covers all the classic hardware from days gone by. With in-depth features and lists of the top ten games, this comprehensive guide will take you back to the golden age of videogames.
... Read more
Applied Embedded Electronics

Design Essentials for Robust Systems

by Jerry Twomey ...

Embedded controller electronics are at the heart of virtually all modern electronic devices today with a market of more than $86 billion per year and growing. To serve the needs of designers creating products for this huge market, this practical book covers topics crucial for modern electronics design.Author Jerry Twomey examines the methods necessary to help you create a trouble-free integrated ... Read more

£24.89

Embedded controller electronics are at the heart of virtually all modern electronic devices today with a market of more than $86 billion per year and growing. To serve the needs of designers creating products for this huge market, this practical book covers topics crucial for modern electronics design.Author Jerry Twomey examines the methods necessary to help you create a trouble-free integrated
... Read more
Building the Perfect PC

by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson ...

Build a PC that will outperform any brand-name box on the marketYes, even if you’re not a total geek you can build your own PC -- and we guarantee it’s worth the effort. You’ll discover that the quality is better and the cost is much lower than any comparable off-the-shelf PC you can buy. Design the custom computer you want, and have fun doing it.Get high-quality PC hardware from local stores and ... Read more

£16.99

Build a PC that will outperform any brand-name box on the marketYes, even if you’re not a total geek you can build your own PC -- and we guarantee it’s worth the effort. You’ll discover that the quality is better and the cost is much lower than any comparable off-the-shelf PC you can buy. Design the custom computer you want, and have fun doing it.Get high-quality PC hardware from local stores and
... Read more
Windows 8: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue ...

With Windows 8, Microsoft completely reimagined the graphical user interface for its operating system, and designed it to run on tablets as well as PCs. It’s a big change that calls for a trustworthy guide—Windows 8: The Missing Manual. New York Times columnist David Pogue provides technical insight, lots of wit, and hardnosed objectivity to help you hit the ground running with Microsoft’s new OS ... Read more

£19.49

With Windows 8, Microsoft completely reimagined the graphical user interface for its operating system, and designed it to run on tablets as well as PCs. It’s a big change that calls for a trustworthy guide—Windows 8: The Missing Manual. New York Times columnist David Pogue provides technical insight, lots of wit, and hardnosed objectivity to help you hit the ground running with Microsoft’s new OS
... Read more
The Computers That Made Britain

The Home Computer Revolution of the 1980s

by Tim Danton ...

The home computer boom of the 1980s brought with it now-iconic machines such as the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, and Commodore 64. Those machines would inspire a generation and foster the creation of a booming British software industry that continues to this day.With the help of hefty government discounts, computers worked their way into primary and secondary schools around the country. Millions more ... Read more

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The home computer boom of the 1980s brought with it now-iconic machines such as the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, and Commodore 64. Those machines would inspire a generation and foster the creation of a booming British software industry that continues to this day.With the help of hefty government discounts, computers worked their way into primary and secondary schools around the country. Millions more
... Read more
Raspberry Pi Cookbook for Python Programmers

by Tim Cox ...

"Raspberry Pi Cookbook for Python Programmers" is written in a Cookbook format, presenting examples in the style of recipes.This allows you to go directly to your topic of interest, or follow topics throughout a chapter to gain a thorough in-depth knowledge. The aim of this book is to bring you a broad range of Python 3 examples and practical ideas which you can develop to suit your own ... Read more

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"Raspberry Pi Cookbook for Python Programmers" is written in a Cookbook format, presenting examples in the style of recipes.This allows you to go directly to your topic of interest, or follow topics throughout a chapter to gain a thorough in-depth knowledge. The aim of this book is to bring you a broad range of Python 3 examples and practical ideas which you can develop to suit your own
... Read more
Inside the Machine

An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture

by Jon Stokes ...

Computers perform countless tasks ranging from the business critical to the recreational, but regardless of how differently they may look and behave, they're all amazingly similar in basic function. Once you understand how the microprocessor—or central processing unit (CPU)—works, you'll have a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all modern computing.Inside the Machine, from the ... Read more

£22.69

Computers perform countless tasks ranging from the business critical to the recreational, but regardless of how differently they may look and behave, they're all amazingly similar in basic function. Once you understand how the microprocessor—or central processing unit (CPU)—works, you'll have a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all modern computing.Inside the Machine, from the
... Read more
Fix Your Laptop Yourself

by Elena Bondar ...

Do you have a "dead" laptop lying somewhere about the house gathering dust?When you turn it on the LEDs light up but there's no display. You took it to a computer repair shop to get it checked out by a professional. Their diagnosis is that the motherboard needs replacing, which they will do for $300.What do you do when this happens? Well, before you buy a replacement motherboard, a new laptop, or ... Read more

£3.44

Do you have a "dead" laptop lying somewhere about the house gathering dust?When you turn it on the LEDs light up but there's no display. You took it to a computer repair shop to get it checked out by a professional. Their diagnosis is that the motherboard needs replacing, which they will do for $300.What do you do when this happens? Well, before you buy a replacement motherboard, a new laptop, or
... Read more
C Programming for Arduino

by Julien Bayle ...

Written as a practical Packt book brimming with engaging examples, C Programming for Arduino will help those new to the amazing open source electronic platform so that they can start developing some great projects from the very start.This book is great for people who want to learn how to design & build their own electronic devices. From interaction design art school students to the do-it-yourself ... Read more

£22.39 or Free with Kobo Plus

Written as a practical Packt book brimming with engaging examples, C Programming for Arduino will help those new to the amazing open source electronic platform so that they can start developing some great projects from the very start.This book is great for people who want to learn how to design & build their own electronic devices. From interaction design art school students to the do-it-yourself
... Read more
Raspberry Pi 3: A Practical Beginner's Guide To Understanding The Full Potential Of Raspberry Pi 3 By Starting Your Own Projects Using Python Programming

by Finn Sanders ...

★☆**What if you could learn programming in a manner of hours, rather than months or years?**☆★The world of technology is quickly changing, and more and more people are looking for ways to learn coding and programming. However, some of the traditional options for this can be difficult and challenging to get started with—but with the Raspberry Pi 3, you will see the results in no time!The Raspberry ... Read more

£2.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

★☆**What if you could learn programming in a manner of hours, rather than months or years?**☆★The world of technology is quickly changing, and more and more people are looking for ways to learn coding and programming. However, some of the traditional options for this can be difficult and challenging to get started with—but with the Raspberry Pi 3, you will see the results in no time!The Raspberry
... Read more
How Disk Drives Work

by Robert Stetson ...

Ever wonder what goes on inside of your computer? You might be surprised to discover that it’s not as complicated as you think.I will explain in plain English how the computer works, from the software right on down through the actual hardware. It’s not as magical as you think.The only complex thing about the computer is the jargon we have created to keep the rest of the people from having any idea ... Read more

£2.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

Ever wonder what goes on inside of your computer? You might be surprised to discover that it’s not as complicated as you think.I will explain in plain English how the computer works, from the software right on down through the actual hardware. It’s not as magical as you think.The only complex thing about the computer is the jargon we have created to keep the rest of the people from having any idea
... Read more
CompTIA A+® Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802)

by James Pyles, Michael Pastore, Michael J. Chapple ...

Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802) is filled with more than 1000 realistic practice questions to prepare you for these challenging exams. To help you understand the material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all ... Read more

£14.29

Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802) is filled with more than 1000 realistic practice questions to prepare you for these challenging exams. To help you understand the material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all
... Read more
Datapoint: The Lost Story of the Texans Who Invented the Personal Computer Revolution

by Lamont Wood ...

Forget Apple and IBM. For that matter forget Silicon Valley. The first personal computer, a self-contained unit with its own programmable processor, display, keyboard, internal memory, telephone interface, and mass storage of data was born in San Antonio TX. US Patent number 224,415 was filed November 27, 1970 for a machine that is the direct lineal ancestor to the PC as we know it today. The ... Read more

£7.32

Forget Apple and IBM. For that matter forget Silicon Valley. The first personal computer, a self-contained unit with its own programmable processor, display, keyboard, internal memory, telephone interface, and mass storage of data was born in San Antonio TX. US Patent number 224,415 was filed November 27, 1970 for a machine that is the direct lineal ancestor to the PC as we know it today. The
... Read more
CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

How to pass the exam without over studying!

by Tech Guru ...

This eBook is intended for IT (Information Technology) professionals wishing to earn themselves a CompTIA A+ certification. Thus, it is assumed that a person reading this book has already obtained the basic knowledge required for Windows and computer operating systems. Although, the A+ certification is provided as an entry level qualification, hence, you do not need an in-depth understanding to ... Read more

£2.48

This eBook is intended for IT (Information Technology) professionals wishing to earn themselves a CompTIA A+ certification. Thus, it is assumed that a person reading this book has already obtained the basic knowledge required for Windows and computer operating systems. Although, the A+ certification is provided as an entry level qualification, hence, you do not need an in-depth understanding to
... Read more
Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation (Second Edition)

by Jamie Lendino ...

Atari 8-bit computers are the first machines that truly bridged the divide between video game players and home computer enthusiasts. The Atari 400 and 800 signaled the start of a new era in computing. Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation is the first book to cover what made Atari's groundbreaking computer line great: its excellent graphics and sound, flexible programming ... Read more

£7.32

Atari 8-bit computers are the first machines that truly bridged the divide between video game players and home computer enthusiasts. The Atari 400 and 800 signaled the start of a new era in computing. Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation is the first book to cover what made Atari's groundbreaking computer line great: its excellent graphics and sound, flexible programming
... Read more
Repairing and Upgrading Your PC

by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson ...

Most computer users think that fiddling with the insides of their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws that hold the case on, they're crossing into forbidden territory. And even for those who know they can open the box and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops them in their tracks:Which upgrades offer the best bang for the buck? How do you pinpoint the faulty ... Read more

£14.79

Most computer users think that fiddling with the insides of their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws that hold the case on, they're crossing into forbidden territory. And even for those who know they can open the box and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops them in their tracks:Which upgrades offer the best bang for the buck? How do you pinpoint the faulty
... Read more
Nikon D3200: A Guide for Beginners

by Matthew Hollinder ...

The Nikon D3200 provides the ultimate camera experience. It provides high resolution images and access to the settings so as to produce the images you want. You can either change the settings to capture a photo in the right way or you can choose to retouch the photo after shooting to achieve the desired effect. This guide will show you how to operate the buttons and the accessories that come with ... Read more

£2.69

The Nikon D3200 provides the ultimate camera experience. It provides high resolution images and access to the settings so as to produce the images you want. You can either change the settings to capture a photo in the right way or you can choose to retouch the photo after shooting to achieve the desired effect. This guide will show you how to operate the buttons and the accessories that come with
... Read more

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