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Can anyone refer a book or source answering my questions of how a computer works from soup to nuts? I bought the book "How Computers Work" by Ron White but it was like reading a dictionary and very hard to follow.
You could do worse than get a copy of a recent (2024) title 'Computers Made Easy: From Dummy To Geek, 2nd edition, by James Bernstein. ISBN 9798608506109. It seems to me to be more approachable than the Ron White book.
Or if you wanted a primer before you get going on a more text-based title I would not shy away from a book for young readers called 'Computer Technology For Curious Kids', (2024) ISBN 9781486318360
You might also find a wealth of older books to browse through for yourself, if you are lucky enough to be in a city that has a few second-hand book stores which stock technology titles.
David,
Thank you so very much for your quick reply and two book referrals, I ordered them both last night!
A book you may find of interest is titled "The Chip" by T.R. Reid; even with with my minimal knowledge, I was able to understand the chip's invention and subsequent development. ISBN 0-375-75828-3
Mary L.
David,
In response to book recommendations on if they were helpful, here are my thoughts after reading them. "Computer Technology" was written for an early adolescent. It had a lot of colorful illustrations but they did not relate to the topics. The topics were so brief they were not helpful.
"Computers Made Easy Second Edition" was written for Microsoft users and as you can guess I am familiar with Apple. The book was helpful but, it mainly focused on using a computer and I am looking for something about HOW a computer functions.
Let me know in the fullness of time if they were of any use. Your query sent me scurrying for my ex-librarian hat to do some homework. Thanks for your recommendation.
I will get back to you on the two referrals, but technical is slow reading and I am still waiting for their delivery. If you choose to read "The Chip" please share your thoughts also.
Book recommendation for a dinosaur...
