Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible, 6th Edition

The Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible provides a background on how things work, puts competing technologies, standards, and products in perspective, and serves as a reference that provides quick answers for common computer and technology questions. It functions as a buying guide, telling not only what to buy, but why. It also lays the foundation for upgrading or repairing a computer, but stops short of the step-by-step mechanics of the process. The chief purpose of the Hardware Bible remains educational. Some new features in this edition include rewritable DVD technology as well as Blu-ray Discs, wireless networking including 802.11a and 802.11b, Bluetooth wireless communications, and extended coverage of digital cameras, scanners, and telecommunications...and much more! Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION. 1. Computers. 2. Functions and Components. 3. Software. II. PROCESSING. 4. Digital Electronics. 5. Microprocessors. 6. Chipsets. 7. BIOS. III. COMMUNICATIONS. 8. Channels and Coding. 9. Expansion Buses. 10. Interfaces. 11. Ports. 12. Local Area Networking. 13. Telecommunications. 14. Internet. IV. STORAGE. 15. Principles: Freezing Time. 16. Memory. 17. Magnetic Storage. 18. Optical Storage (CD and DVD).   V. HUMAN INTERFACE. 19. Principles: Connecting to You. 20. Keyboards. 21. Pointing Devices. 22. Scanners. 23. Digital Cameras. 24. Display Systems. 25. Audio Systems. 26. Printers. 27. Fax.   VI. INFRASTRUCTURE. 28. Principles: Hardware. 29. Motherboards. 30. Expansion Boards. 31. Power. 32. Cases. Index.