Computer Hardware

Spark a lifelong love of STEM by discovering the clever ways everyday computers store games, homework, and videos. Perfect for curious kids during family road trips or quiet listening time, this educational journey transforms mysterious devices into understandable, organized machines. Young...

Moms and dads—here it is at last! A quick, sweeping overview of MySpace: what it is, how it works, and why it is so important to your teen. You’ll find out how to address important issues with your teen in a way that strengthens your relationship and resolves conflicts.Whether you’re...

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...

Transform screen time into a playful STEM learning adventure that reveals the hidden engineering magic of smart devices. Perfect for keeping young minds engaged during a family road trip or quiet afternoon at home, this exciting audio journey shrinks listeners down to explore the busy electronic...

In Cyber Hacking: Wars in Virtual Space, we peer behind the cyber curtain. First, we look at the hackers - who they are, how they work, their motivations, and methods. The opening article examines hardware - specifically microprocessors and why they are vulnerable to tampering. Then we turn to the internal attacks, the worms and viruses whose resulting damage ranges from merely inconvenient and attention-getting to expensive and dangerous. Next, we take a broad look at issues of privacy and the technology used to gather and track personal information.

Master computer hardware and digital storage basics to banish tech confusion and confidently upgrade your slow devices. Whether commuting to the office or unwinding at home, this accessible tech literacy guide transforms intimidating jargon into plain language. You will easily grasp exactly why...

Erase tech confusion with this beginner-friendly audio guide to the microprocessors running our world. Whether commuting or unwinding before sleep, embark on a calm, accessible journey into the invisible electronics inside your everyday gadgets. Replace overwhelming jargon with simple, intuitive...

Experience the dramatic technology history of the silicon microchip, a fierce innovation race that built the digital age. From glowing vacuum tubes to microscopic processors, witness how rival engineers and brilliant physicists harnessed the strange behavior of semiconductors to reshape our...

In this book, we will be looking at how technology has progressed through the years to get a glimpse of the future. Here, you will learn how humans lived their lives in the past and how technology has influenced that way of life and transformed it into what it is today. We will also discuss certain turning points in human society that lead us to where we are now.

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative history of a tiny tech invention that sparked the modern computing revolution. Perfect for curious minds seeking deep learning during a daily commute, this vivid audio documentary transports you directly into high-stakes, post-WWII research laboratories...

Ignite your child’s curiosity about bionics and the Bionic Age with a highly informative audiobook that cranks up the fun and learning! Give your child the gift of Real Bionics for Kids: Fun and Engaging Bionic and Bionic Age Information for Kids Ages 7-16 by Z. B. Tucker and empower them to explore a world filled with bionics—all while expanding their minds for thrill and adventure! This audiobook is perfect for children who want to learn more about the world of bionics and the science that creates them! You just might inspire them to become a part of this exciting and growing industry!