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Understanding The Digital World: What You Need To Know About Computers, The Internet, Privacy, And Security
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The Basics Of How Computer Hardware, Software, And Systems Work, And The Risks They Create For Our Privacy And Securitycomputers Are Everywhere. Some Of Them Are Highly Visible, In Laptops, Tablets, Cell Phones, And Smart Watches. But Most Are Invisible, Like Those In Appliances, Cars, Medical Equipment, Transportation Systems, Power Grids, And Weapons. We Never See The Myriad Computers That Quietly Collect, Share, And Sometimes Leak Vast Amounts Of Personal Data About Us. Through Computers, Governments And Companies Increasingly Monitor What We Do. Social Networks And Advertisers Know Far More About Us Than We Should Be Comfortable With, Using Information We Freely Give Them. Criminals Have Alltooeasy Access To Our Data. Do We Truly Understand The Power Of Computers In Our World?Understanding The Digital World Explains How Computer Hardware, Software, Networks, And Systems Work. Topics Include How Computers Are Built And How They Compute; What Programming Is And Why It Is Difficult; How The Internet And The Web Operate; And How All Of These Affect Our Security, Privacy, Property, And Other Important Social, Political, And Economic Issues. This Book Also Touches On Fundamental Ideas From Computer Science And Some Of The Inherent Limitations Of Computers. It Includes Numerous Color Illustrations, Notes On Sources For Further Exploration, And A Glossary To Explain Technical Terms And Buzzwords.Understanding The Digital World Is A Mustread For All Who Want To Know More About Computers And Communications. It Explains, Precisely And Carefully, Not Only How They Operate But Also How They Influence Our Daily Lives, In Terms Anyone Can Understand, No Matter What Their Experience And Knowledge Of Technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Understanding the Digital World'? A: The book covers a variety of topics including how computer hardware and software work, programming challenges, the operation of the Internet and web, and their implications for security, privacy, and social issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Understanding the Digital World' is authored by Brian W. Kernighan.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is written in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for readers with varying levels of experience and knowledge about technology.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 24, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Understanding the Digital World' includes numerous color illustrations to help explain complex concepts.
- Q: Are there any additional resources provided in the book? A: The book includes notes on sources for further exploration and a glossary of technical terms and buzzwords.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Understanding the Digital World' is categorized under Business Technology.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is illustrated.