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Unlock the mysteries of modern computing with Exploring Computer Hardware. This full color illustrated guide delves into the intricate world of computer components, peripherals, networks and the internet, offering a clear understanding for both beginners, students and tech enthusiasts.

Key Features:

Full-Color Illustrations and Photographs bring each component and concept to life, making it easier to understand topics discussed.

Step-by-Step Diagrams to help you grasp the inner workings of computer hardware.

Interactive Learning with video tutorials that complement the text, providing real-world demonstrations of key concepts and procedures.

What's Inside:

The Basics: Introduction to computer fundamentals and essential peripherals.

Types of Computers: Detailed exploration of desktops, laptops, netbooks, Chromebooks, tablets, hybrids, Macs, and PCs.

Hardware Components: Comprehensive coverage of internal hardware like CPUs, RAM, storage devices, external peripherals, chipsets, BIOS, UEFI, power supplies, cooling systems and many others.

Networking and Connectivity: Networking hardware, topologies and technologies, as well as the Internet.

Other Topics & Fundamentals: Cloud computing, internet security, binary, fetch execute cycle, logic, data compression and sorting algorithms.

Why Choose This Book?

Clear and Accessible: Written in an easy-to-understand language with full color photographs and illustrations making it perfect for beginners.

Practical Insights: Real-world examples and detailed explanations to help you apply what you learn.

Interactive and Engaging: The combination of illustrations and video demos enhances your learning experience.

Whether you're looking to build your own PC, upgrade your current system, or simply understand the technology you use every day, Exploring Computer Hardware is your ultimate resource. Dive into the world of computer hardware and become a tech-savvy expert today!

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Exploring Tech

Exploring Computer Hardware - 2024 Edition: The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Computer Hardware, Components, Peripherals & Networks

Bits, bytes, logic, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and SSD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease. This book is great for beginners or a basic computing class.

Exploring Computer Hardware looks at:

The microcomputer, mainframes and super computers

Hardware components

CPU architecture, instructions sets, and the fetch execute cycle

Computer ports and plugs

Network topologies, LANs, WANs, MANs, fibre optics and ethernet

WiFi and Cellular networks

The internet: email, the cloud, the world-wide web

IP Addressing, web servers, DNS servers and DHCP servers

TCP/IP model, OSI model, ports, sockets

Logic gates, binary arithmetic, two's complement, floating point, hexadecimal, and base conversions

Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, kibi bytes, megabytes...

Data compression, encryption, sort, and search algorithms, and more

Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography, illustrations, video demos, and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer hardware.

Exploring Computer Hardware: The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Computer Hardware, Components, Peripherals & Networks

Updated to cover the Catalina release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you to understand the fundamentals of your Mac and unlock its potential. Written in a clear and accessible way using full color illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Apple Mac will help you:

Install or upgrade to Catalina

New introduced in Catalina

Master the basics of the traditional features such as the desktop, dock, finder, launchpad and navigation

To use Action Centre, Handoff, Sidecar, Spaces, and Universal Clipboard

Organising files and folders

Search the web with the Safari Web Browser

Keep in touch using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat

Learn about apps such as weather, news, stock, voice memos, and how to download more

Organise and listen to your music with Apple Music and the iTunes Store.

Download movies, and TV Programs with the TV App

Understand how iCloud storage works, and use it for free storage and sharing files

Get to know Siri, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform various tasks for you

Organise and enhance photos taken with your iPhone or digital camera. Share them, print them, create calendars, slideshows and greetings cards.

Edit videos from your iPhone or digital camera with iMovie.

And a whole lot more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Catalina with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Exploring Apple Mac Catalina Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using your Mac

Updated to cover the May 2020 Update, also known as Version 2004 and 20H1. Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 10 will help you:

Install or upgrade to Windows 10 May 2020 update

Master the key features of Windows 10

Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar

Organise your files with File Explorer

Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards

Learn to use Action Centre, Timeline, and Cloud Clipboard

Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser

Keep in touch using email and skype video chat

Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Photos App

Create home movies with your video clips, photos 3D models, effects, and music to share with friends

Have fun with 3D models and Paint 3D

Listen to your favourite music with Spotify and Groove Music App

Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App

Play your DVD collection on your PC

Learn about apps, find and download them

Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files

Try out the new Cortana experience, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform searches on your computer or the web, and actions like opening apps or documents, or setting reminders. As well as a new chat style feature.

Use the Cloud Restore feature

And a whole lot more…

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 10 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your PC running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows

Updated to cover the May 2019 Update, Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 10 will help you:

Install or upgrade to Windows 10 May 2019 update

Master the key features of Windows 10

Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar

Organise your files with File Explorer

Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards

Learn to use Action Centre, Timeline, and Cloud Clipboard

Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser

Keep in touch using email and skype video chat

Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Photos App

Create home movies with your video clips, photos 3D models, effects, and music to share with friends

Have fun with 3D models and Paint 3D

Listen to your favourite music with Spotify and Groove Music App

Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App

Play your DVD collection on your PC

Learn about apps, find and download them

Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files

Get to know Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform searches on your computer or the web, and actions like opening apps or documents, or setting reminders.

And a whole lot more…

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 10 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your PC running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Exploring Windows 10 May 2019 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows

Make the most of your computer with this illustrated, easy to follow guide to Microsoft Windows 11. Exploring Windows 11 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 11. Written in a clear and practical way using full color illustrations, screenshots, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 11 will help you:

Install or upgrade to Windows 11

Master the key features of Windows 11

Customise Windows 11 and change settings

Find your way around the Desktop, new Start Menu, and Taskbar

Learn basic navigation with the touchpad, mouse, and keyboard shortcuts

Learn touch gestures for touchscreen devices, as well as using a pen

Organise your files with Windows 11's new File Explorer

Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards in Windows 11

Learn to use Windows 11 features such as new Action Centre, notifications, Cloud Clipboard, widgets, virtual desktops, multiple screens, docking, and the new windows snap feature

Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser and Google Chrome

Keep in touch using Windows 11's email and new video chat

Get started using Microsoft Teams to keep in touch, video chat, collaborate with colleagues and share files.

Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Windows 11's new Photos App

Listen to your favourite music with Spotify

Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App

Play your DVD collection on your Windows 11 PC

Find and download apps with the new Microsoft Store

Use the maps app, read the news, get weather reports, set world clocks, timers, and reminders.

Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files

Use the Cloud Restore feature to re-install Windows 11

Use Windows Recovery Environment

Keep your device secure with Windows Security, Firewall, and anti-virus utilities.

And a whole lot more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 11 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your Windows 11 device running smoothly complete this invaluable guide.

So order yourself a copy today, and keep it handy as you make your way around the new OS.

Something not covered? Send requests to office@elluminetpress.com

Exploring Windows 11: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows

Exploring Apple iPad is the perfect companion for your new iPad, iPad Air or iPad mini. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple iPad is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos.

Updated to cover the iPadOS update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you :

Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS

The new features introduced in iPadOS

Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons

Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe

Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop

Use iPad as a second screen on your Mac with SideCar.

Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, and handoff

Connect external keyboards as well as the on-screen keyboard

Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes

Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos

Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage

Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments

Browse the web with Safari web browser

Take, enhance, and share photos and video

Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store

Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App

Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes

Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more...

Finally, maintenance, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your tablet. Have Fun!

Exploring Apple iPad: iPadOS Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using iPad

Updated to cover the new features, Exploring Chromebook is the perfect companion for your Chromebook. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Chromebook is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos.

Updated for 2020, Exploring Chromebook will help you :

Setting up your Chromebook

Configuring your Chromebook

Transferring data from your old machine

Setting up email and social media accounts

Bluetooth devices and printers

Connecting to Wifi and the internet

Chromebook navigation with touch gestures

Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts

Using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides

Video chat with Hangouts

Editing photos

Downloading music, films, and TV programs

Installing and Using Android Apps

Installing and Using Linux Apps

and more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Chrome OS on the Chromebook with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your device running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new Chromebook.

Exploring Chromebook 2020 Edition

Exploring Chromebook is the perfect companion for your Chromebook. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Chromebook is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos.

Updated for 2019, Exploring Chromebook will help you :

Setting up your Chromebook

Configuring your Chromebook

Transferring data from your old machine

Setting up email and social media accounts

Bluetooth devices and printers

Connecting to Wifi and the internet

Chromebook navigation with touch gestures

Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts

Using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides

Video chat with Hangouts

Editing photos

Downloading music, films, and TV programs

and more…

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Chrome OS on the Chromebook with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your device running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new Chromebook.

Exploring Chromebook -Third Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to using Chromebook

We've all been there before, glaring at a computer screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring Apple Mac is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple Mac is packed with easy-to-follow instructions, photos, illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos.

Updated to cover the Monterey release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you understand the fundamentals of your Mac. You'll learn how to:

Upgrade your Mac to Monterey and explore new features

Find your way around the desktop, dock, finder, and launchpad in MacOS Monterey

Master touch gestures, trackpads and the magic mouse to get around your Mac

Use Notification Centre, Handoff, Spaces, Control Center, Universal Control, and Universal Clipboard

Organising files and folders in Finder

Browse the web with the Safari Web Browser safely and efficiently in MacOS Monterey

Keep in touch with friends and family using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat

Set important appointments with Calendar in MacOS Monterey

Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app

Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists

Check the weather

Record voice memos

Download countless apps from the App Store in MacOS Monterey

Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news

Read ebooks on MacOS Monterey

Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D, and use the new interactive globe

Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store

Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App

Getting started with Pages, Keynote and Numbers on your Mac

Using iCloud storage on your Mac

Use time machine to back up your data

Get to know Siri in MacOS

Use the photos app to store and enhance your photos

Create slideshows, photo albums and use iMovie to edit your home movies and more...

Finally, system updates and maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable user guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using office@elluminetpress.com and let us know. Thanks.

Exploring Apple Mac: Monterey Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy S4 Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos.

Updated to cover Android 9, Exploring Galaxy Tab will help you :

Install or upgrade to Android 9

Setting up your tablet

Configuring your tablet 

Transferring data from your old tablet or phone

Setting up email and social media accounts

Bluetooth devices and printers

Connecting to Wifi and the internet

Tablet navigation with touch gestures

Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts

Video chat with Hangouts

Using DEX mode to get some work done

Using S-Pen

Taking pictures and videos

Downloading music, films, and TV programs

and more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Android 9 on the Galaxy Tab s4 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new tablet.

Exploring Galaxy Tab S4: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to using Samsung Galaxy Tab s4

iPads have become an essential tool for students, business users, and home users. Updated to cover the iPadOS 16 update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your device. With over 400 pages of full color screenshots, illustrations, and easy to follow instructions along with video demos, Exploring Apple iPad will help you:

Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS 16

Discover new features of iPadOS 16 such as Passkeys, FreeForm and Stage Manager

Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons on your iPad

Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe with iPadOS

Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop on iPad

Use control centre, lock screen, notifications on your iPad

Explore handoff between your Mac or iPhone

Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes using your iPad

Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos with iPadOS

Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage using iPad

Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments on iPad

Browse the web with Safari web browser in iPadOS

Take, enhance, and share photos and video with your iPad

Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store

Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App

Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes

Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS 16 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. 

Finally, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore your iPad.

Exploring Apple iPad - iPadOS 16 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using your iPad

We've all been there before, glaring at a screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring iPad is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, full color illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos.

Updated to cover the iPadOS 15 update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your iPad and will help you:

Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS 15

Set up your iPad, secure it with Touch ID and Face ID

Discover new features of iPadOS 15 on iPad

Find your way around your iPad's home screen, dock, menus, widgets and icons

Navigate with touch gestures such as tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe

Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop

Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, handoff and airplay

Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes on your iPad

Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos

Communicate with email, FaceTime, and Messages

Watch a movie or listen to music together with SharePlay

Set important appointments with Calendar on iPad

Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app

Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists

Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments

Browse the web with Safari web browser safely and efficiently

Take, enhance, and share photos and video

Organise your photos in the Photos app, create little movies in iMovie

Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news

Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store

Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App

Use Files App to access your files from anywhere

Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D

Accessorise your iPad with covers, keyboards, AirPods and headphones

Setup and use Apple Pay, and more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS 15 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

Finally, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore your iPad.

We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using office@elluminetpress.com and let us know. Thanks.

Exploring Apple iPad: iPadOS 15 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to  Using your iPad

Exploring iPad Pro is the perfect companion for your new iPad Pro. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad Pro is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos.

Updated to cover the iPadOS update, Exploring iPad Pro will help you :

Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS

The new features introduced in iPadOS

Find your way around the dock, menus, and icons

Navigate with touch gestures: tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe

Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop

Use iPad as a second screen on your Mac with SideCar.

Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, and handoff

Connect external keyboards as well as the on-screen keyboard

Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes

Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos

Communicate with email, FaceTime, and iMessage

Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments

Browse the web with Safari web browser

Take, enhance, and share photos and video

Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store

Stream TV programs & movies with the new Apple TV App

Use Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, and Notes

Get productive with Pages, Keynote, and Numbers

Setup and use Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts, and more…

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

Finally, maintenance, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore the new iPadOS.

Exploring iPad Pro: iPadOS Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using iPad Pro

Exploring Galaxy Tab is the perfect companion for your new Samsung Galaxy A Tablet. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Galaxy Tab is packed with step-by-step instructions, full color photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos.

Updated to cover Android 9, Exploring Galaxy Tab will help you :

Install or upgrade to Android 9

Setting up your tablet

Configuring your tablet 

Transferring data from your old tablet or phone

Setting up email and social media accounts

Bluetooth devices and printers

Connecting to Wifi and the internet

Tablet navigation with touch gestures

Using Gmail, Chrome browser, calendar, contacts

Video chat with Hangouts

Taking pictures and videos

Downloading music, films, and TV programs

and more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Android 9 on the Galaxy Tab A with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your new tablet.

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