This guide has been developed in partnership with NIMS to aid you in achieving high levels of success on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certification exams. After receiving technical training, practicing, and demonstrating the competencies, this study guide will help you determine your level of readiness for the actual NIMS certification exam. The registration process, performance exams, and requirements for the online theory exams are explained. Test-taking strategies are also included. Practice tests, answer keys, and explanations provide you with insight into the knowledge and skill area being assessed and serve as an extension of the classroom, lab, and on-the-job training previously received. A glossary of terms is also included.

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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Step into the digital age with confidence! Chromebook for Seniors by Kevin Wilson is the perfect companion for seniors and beginners eager to master Google's Chromebook and Chrome OS. This 2023 Edition is packed with clear, step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and helpful illustrations designed to make learning Chromebooks a breeze.

What You'll Learn:

• Effortless Setup: Get started quickly with step-by-step instructions for setting up your Chromebook, creating a Google account, and connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices.
• Navigate with Ease: Learn how to use Chrome OS, manage files, customize settings, and personalize your device.
• Stay Connected: Master email, video calls, and social media to connect with family and friends.
• Explore Entertainment: Stream videos, music, and photos with apps like YouTube, Spotify, and Google Photos.
• Maintain Your Chromebook: Keep your device secure and running smoothly with tips on updates, troubleshooting, and backups.

Perfect for Seniors and Beginners:

With large fonts, simple language, and visual guidance, this book ensures a stress-free learning experience tailored to your needs.

Take charge of your Chromebook today with Chromebook for Seniors (2023 Edition)!

Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple!

Who knew how simple using computers could be?

This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 11 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do!
Here's a small sample of what you'll learn:
* Set up your computer and personalize the Windows 11 Start menu and desktop
* Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge
* Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
* Video chat with Zoom and Microsoft Teams
* Use Windows 11's built-in apps--and find great new apps in the Microsoft Store
* Connect printers and external storage
* Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot
* Go online to shop and sell--including ordering food and groceries online
* Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office
* Organize, view, and share photos
* Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify
* Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and more
* Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam

In July 1976 a new type of Integrated Circuit was released into the world and over half a century later it is still in production. This device is the Zilog Z80 processor and its longevity surely makes it one of the most successful electronic devices ever produced.

This device spawned the rapid development of multitude of relatively low cost personal computer systems which would previously have been impossible to produce.

This book is aimed at anyone who has ever wanted to design their own Z80 based computer system. From first principles to a fully working computer it delves into circuit design at the discrete logic level. Each circuit is fully described in detail and although this computer has many of the features found in many vintage computer systems it avoids the use of large scale integration devices. Each circuit is constructed using discrete logic gates to provide a fully immersive development experience.

Would you like to purchase a 3D printer but have no idea which one to buy?
Would you like to learn how to get started with 3D printers in order to print amazing objects and designs?

In this book you will learn all about 3D printing and how to get started.

Learn:

-How to get started
-Which 3D printers to buy
-Features and capabilities of 3D printers
+ MUCH MORE

Disclaimer:

This author and or rights owner(s) make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this book, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents within. This product is for reference use only.

Are you interested in quantum computing and want to dive into the cutting-edge field? How to Build a Quantum Computer is the ultimate practical guide for hobbyists and enthusiasts. Dr. Edward Franklin breaks down the basics of quantum physics, logic gates, qubits, algorithms, and applications with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and code examples. Learn how to build your own quantum computer, explore quantum applications in machine learning, cryptography, and optimization, and gain insight into the future of quantum computing. Join the quantum revolution today!

First published in 1985, this user-friendly guide to coding machine language on the Atari 130XE helped many owners of the much-loved home computer achieve programming feats well beyond the limits of BASIC. Based on the MOS Technology 6502 CPU running at 1.79 MHz, the 130XE was one of Atari's famed 8-bit range - in fact the first home computer series to be designed with custom co-processor chips.

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As the original publisher Melbourne House wrote:

Go beyond the limitations of BASIC and write faster, more powerful space-saving programs using this guide compiled exclusively for Atari 130XE users.

Atari 130XE Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner offers complete instruction in 6502 machine language. Each chapter includes specific examples of machine language applications which can be demonstrated and used on your own Atari 130XE.

Even without any previous experience in computer languages the easy-to-understand 'no jargon' format of this book will make the art of machine language programming entirely accessible.

Atari 130XE Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner is the perfect book for anyone interested in discovering the power and potential of the Atari's native language.

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Acorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproduction Series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer programmer would be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.

**UPDATED FOR 2023**

Everyone has to get a new computer at some time or another so why not get the computer you always wanted? Sure you can buy a nice computer off of the store shelf but you never really get exactly what you want that way. When you build your own computer, you are in charge of what components are going to be used so you know that it will perform the way you want it to.

The goal of this book is to help you choose the parts (components) for your new computer so you can end up with a computer that does what you want it to do. Then you will be taken through the build process with step by step instructions and illustrations making it easy to get your new computer up and running in no time. Finally you will be guided through the process of installing an operating system on your computer so you can start enjoying your work.

The chapters in the book cover the following topics:

Chapter 1 - Why Build Your Own Computer?
Chapter 2 - Choosing Components
Chapter 3 - Planning Your Build
Chapter 4 - Putting the Pieces Together
Chapter 5 - Initial Power Up
Chapter 6 - Installing Your Operating System

About the Author

James Bernstein has been working with various companies in the IT field since 2000, managing technologies such as SAN and NAS storage, VMware, backups, Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Networking, Microsoft Office, Exchange, and more.

He has obtained certifications from Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, ShoreTel, and SNIA, and continues to strive to learn new technologies to further his knowledge on a variety of subjects.

He is also the founder of the website OnlineComputerTips.com, which offers its readers valuable information on topics such as Windows, networking, hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Jim writes much of the content himself and adds new content on a regular basis. The site was started in 2005 and is still going strong today.

In the first book, Going Chromebook: Living in the Cloud, we looked at Chromebooks and the various software options available for them, and we decided whether or not the cloud lifestyle was for you. If you've gotten this far, then the answer was a confident Yes!

Now it's time to look into specific apps and how to use them.

First up is Google's own word processing system, Google Docs. It was Google's first and most well-known cloud app. It's also the most mature and, arguably, the most powerful. If you need to do any writing, whether a simple shopping list or a full-length book, Google Docs is the tool to use.

This book begins by introducing you to the differences between Google Docs and the competing online office suites. We'll also look into Google's free and paid tiers for Google Docs/G Suite, and which one works out best for your needs.

Next, there's a short review chapter on how to manipulate, delete, copy, and do various file operations within the Google Drive file manager.

After that, we'll go through every single command and menu, every toolbar, and all the hidden options. This is the bulk of the material, and no stone (or menu) is left unturned. This includes voice transcription, translation, citations and footnotes, embedding Google Sheets and Slides, and all the other special things Docs can do for you.

Lastly, for the things that Google Docs still just can't do, we will look at some of the very best third-party add-ons for Docs, allowing you to do all sorts of wild tasks.

You already know the benefits of working in the cloud-- Now it's time to learn how to get the most out of it!

If you've used any computer, then a Chromebook will be easy enough to use as soon as you open it up for the first time. If you really want to take advantage of all the features and be as productive as possible, then this guide will help.

Let's get started

In the first book, Going Chromebook: Living in the Cloud, we looked at Chromebooks and the various software options available for them, and we decided whether or not the cloud lifestyle was for you. If you've gotten this far, then the answer was a confident Yes!

Now it's time to look into specific apps and how to use them. In this book, we look at Google's spreadsheet system, Google Sheets. Sheets competes directly with Microsoft Excel, and it is constantly being added to and improved month after month. If you need to do any calculations, record-keeping, list-making, outlining, or anything else where a spreadsheet grid is your tool of choice, then you need to at least consider Google Sheets.

This book begins by introducing you to the differences between Google Sheets and the competing online office suites. We'll also look into Google's free and paid tiers for Google Apps/G Suite, and which one works out best for your needs.

Next, there's a short review chapter on how to manipulate, delete, copy, and do various file operations within the Google Drive file manager.

After that, we'll go through every single command and menu, every toolbar, and all the hidden options of Google Sheets. This is the bulk of the material, and no stone (or menu) is left unturned. This includes pivot tables, conditional formatting, data validation, Slicers, embedding Google Docs and Slides, and all the other special things Sheets can do for you.

Lastly, for the things that Google Sheets still just can't do natively, we will look at some of the very best third-party add-ons for Sheets, allowing you to do all sorts of wild tasks. You already know the benefits of working in the cloud-- Now it's time to learn how to get the most out of it!

Note: There is a section concerning keyboard commands which applies only to Chromebooks, but the majority of the content within the book applies to Windows, Mac, and most other computers as well. If you're considering switching to Sheets, but don't have a Chromebook, you'll still find plenty here to interest you.

This book will help you troubleshoot your laptop problem and take the most cost effective approach to repairing it, getting it repaired, or replacing it. But the troubleshooting process depends on your observations of the symptoms and your willingness to keep your mind open to solutions other than your first impression, or those suggested by friends who say they had exactly the same problem. If the laptop is still usable but acts up, pay close attention to when and where it acts up, whether the problem always occurs after the laptop has been moved, or shut-down for the night, or running all day. Even the weather plays a part in troubleshooting some problems, so try to read through all of the general troubleshooting sections, just to get a feel for the things that go wrong with different components. If it doesn't make you into a laptop hypochondriac, it will make you a stronger diagnostician.

You may notice we don't talk about the razzle-dazzle technology of computer components in this book. The reason is simple. You can't upgrade or repair your laptop by using the latest technology available, nor can you save money by repairing it with older technology rescued from a random laptop at the recycling center. You have to use the exact parts your laptop was engineered to work with. Hard drives and memory are the only replaceable parts that are often compatible between models of a similar vintage. For some readers, the lack of an illustrated discussion on how hard drives store data bits will take some fun out of the book, but that knowledge can't help you when it comes to troubleshooting. There are plenty of books with beautiful color illustrations that try to explain basic computer technology, but they do so at the expense of helping you solve real laptop problems.

Two final notes about using this workbook. First, if your laptop is in warranty, it doesn't make any sense to take it apart in hopes of fixing something yourself. This book can still help you troubleshoot the problem to determine if it's a software setting or incorrect use, which may save you sending the laptop out for repair. Second, feel free to cut out the twelve flowcharts in the second half of the book and staple them together. This will save on page flipping as you read the expanded explanations of the decision symbols. It's a workbook, not English literature.

The Laptop Repair Workbook includes twelve full page troubleshooting flowcharts for laptop hardware troubleshooting and explanatory text for every decision point. The book begins with an introduction to basic laptop terminology, troubleshooting procedures, and cost decisions.

The Manand his Machines I hope this book will refresh the memories of the few who were lucky enough to use laptops in the early years. Also to spark an interest in a machine which changed the way we live and do business today. I believe this book will be an invaluable aid in furnishing the information required to start a very challenging pursuit of vintage Laptop Computers. This could be a fascinating venture which would connect you to our life-changing technological history.

Computers are the most complex machines that have ever been created. This book will tell you how they work, and no technical knowledge is required. It explains in great detail the operation of a simple but functional computer. Although transistors are mentioned, relays are used in the example circuitry for simplicity. Did you ever wonder what a bit, a pixel, a latch, a word (of memory), a data bus, an address bus, a memory, a register, a processor, a timing diagram, a clock (of a processor), an instruction, or machine code is? Unlike most explanations of how computers work which are a lot of analogies or require a background in electrical engineering, this book will tell you precisely what each of them is and how each of them works without requiring any previous knowledge of computers, programming, or electronics. This book starts out very simple and gets more complex as it goes along, but everything is explained. The processor and memory are mainly covered.

This book is not what it seems. It appears to be about technology, but it is really about people. It looks like a history book, but it is really an adventure story. Even its title is an oxymoron. These ambiguities are intentional, the paradoxes planned. The micro- processor is not only a supremely important invention, but also a Rosetta Stone of our culture. To see how a microprocessor is made is to understand our cur- rent limits of technology; to understand how it works is to appreciate the present sophistication of engineering; and to know how it is used is to discern the underlying social forces that are transforming our world. Even the events surrounding the microprocessor industry-the new marketing techniques, the litigation, the business partnerships-regularly set precedents that are soon followed by other industries. Thus the microprocessor, more than any other product, decodes and defines modern life. That's why understanding the microprocessor from every perspective is vitally important for all of us. And that is why The Microprocessor: A Biography was not written for a select audience, but for every audience-and especially for the general reader. If, as I believe, the microprocessor will define our lives for at least the next generation, if it has the potential for both great good and great evil, then for our own sake we need to know about the microprocessor in order to maintain control over it.

Computer Service and Repair presents the most up-to-date information in the rapidly changing world of computers and their software. The text teaches the practices and principles needed to pass the A+ Certification exam, as well as to build, upgrade, and troubleshoot your personal PC. The text is written for students with limited or no PC technical experience as well as for PC technicians with limited formal training. Each chapter covers the latest in hardware and software as well as legacy items that may be found in the field. Chapters cover all the major areas of the PC; an additional three-chapter section is devoted to networking. Laboratories are found in both the text and the Laboratory Manual for the important hands-on training needed for this field. This textbook is an ideal starting point for anyone who wishes to enter the field of PC repair and support.

Many times helpdesks have limited staff to handle the high volume of support calls. This can result in higher hold times or delays in answering your technical questions. The answer may be as simple as restarting the computer. Having the knowledge of simple technical tools will help you avoid long hold times or a long conversation. Not only do you save yourself from frustration from long tech support calls but you also get your computer up and running quicker.

Este libro le ense ar el proceso correcto de la reparaci n del ordenador port til completo, incluyendo y concentrarse m s en la placa de instrucciones de reparaci n, reparaci n de la pantalla, el nivel de componentes diagn stico y reparaci n. Este es el libro tercero Lanzamiento Por autor Garry Romaneo, los l deres mundiales de T cnico en Reparaci n de Ordenadores, autor y consultor. El libro le guiar por el proceso de desmontaje port tiles, explicar en detalle c mo desmontar todas las computadoras port tiles. A continuaci n, se les ense ar todo acerca de los derrames de l quidos a los port tiles. Qu hacer, qu no hacer, C mo quitar el l quido y c mo para reparar cualquier da o de l quido a las partes o componentes. Se le mostrar todas las distintas herramientas que se utilizar n en la reparaci n del ordenador port til tanto las herramientas de mano y herramientas electr nicas explic . Este libro le explicar a continuaci n, todo el extremo superior de la reparaci n de las t cnicas. - Sustituci n de las pantallas de c mo-a continuaci n se le mostrar con gran detalle c mo desmontar la pantalla y la reparaci n o reemplazo de la bombilla LCD CCFL, el libro tambi n discutir las pantallas LED. Se le ense ar paso a paso c mo soldar una placa base si se trata de los componentes o la toma de CC. Las instrucciones DC Jack Reparaci n / Desoldar est n incluidos. M s importante a n, este libro le ense ar las t cnicas de reparaci n de placas base de port tiles. Aprenda a identificar las partes y componentes en la placa base, aprender el reemplazo de componentes, placa base de pruebas t cnicas y mucho m s. Este libro tambi n incluye a los autores Patentado / derechos de autor y Marca comercial de v deo port til de Chip / GPU de instrucci n Madre reparaci n en l nea. No hay mucho m s incluido (identificaci n de la pieza, Hard Drive problemas de errores, etc ..) as que echa un vistazo ahora.

This book bridges the gap between the computer picture books with little real information and the PC technical reference intended for engineers. In a concise yet thorough manner all the workings of the IBM-type PC are explained, including all components and peripherals. The reader will understand how a PC works and make better buy/upgrade decisions, be more productive and less dependant on others for help with their PC.