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How Computers Work shows you how chips, software, memory, and hardware work using detailed four-color drawings. An interactive game-like CD-ROM takes you directly inside your computer. This book is completely updated and revised to include the latest technology developments. An updated introduction to the workings of the computer explores the basics of microchips, hardware, software, and computer memory, providing an entertaining and informative tour of every part of the computer, from hard drive and processor to mouse, monitor, and keyboard. Also takes you through the workings of digital…

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Editions

13 editions · 2 languages
  • Paperback · English · 2007
    How Computers Work (9th Edition) (How It Works)
    Que · 448 pages · 9780789736130
  • Paperback · English · 2005
    How Computers Work (8th Edition) (How It Works)
    Que · 464 pages · 9780789734242
  • Paperback · English · 2004
    Que · 9780789730480
  • Ebook · English · 2003
    How Computers Work, Sixth Edition
    Pearson Education · 9780768655520
  • Paperback · English · 2001
    How Computers Work (6th Edition)
    Que · 416 pages · 9780789725493
  • Paperback · English · 1999
    Que · 421 pages · 9780789721129
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