Summaries of books about Hardware & DIY:
PCs For Dummies
Dan Gookin
The book serves as an introductory guide to personal computers, covering basic concepts, hardware, software, and troubleshooting for novice users. It provides step-by-step instructions and practical tips to help readers understand how to use and maintain their PC effectively.
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Paperwhite Users Manual
The Ultimate Kindle Paperwhite Guide to Getting Started, Advanced Tips and Tricks, and Finding Unlimited Free Books
Steve Weber
The book provides a comprehensive guide for new Kindle Paperwhite users, covering initial setup, navigation, and personalization of the device. It also offers advanced usage tips, tricks for enhancing the reading experience, and methods for locating a vast array of free books available for download.
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Arduino For Dummies
John Nussey
The book serves as an introductory guide to the Arduino platform, providing readers with step-by-step instructions on creating simple projects and understanding the basics of electronics and programming. It covers setting up the hardware, writing code, connecting sensors, and building interactive devices, catering to hobbyists and beginners in the maker community.
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Dealers of Lightning
Xerox PARC and the Dawn of the Computer Age
Michael A. Hiltzik
The book chronicles the history and groundbreaking innovations of Xerox Corporation's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) during the 1970s and 1980s, detailing how its visionary team developed foundational technologies for personal computing and the internet. It delves into the stories of the brilliant scientists and engineers behind inventions such as the graphical user interface, Ethernet, laser printing, and the concept of the personal computer.
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Back into the Storm
A Design Engineer's Story of Commodore Computers in the 1980s
Bil Herd|Margaret Morabito
The book chronicles the experiences of Bil Herd, a former Commodore engineer, as he recounts the challenges and triumphs of designing groundbreaking personal computers during the 1980s. It provides an insider's perspective on the innovation, corporate struggles, and technological breakthroughs that defined Commodore's role in the early PC industry.
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Fabricated
The New World of 3D Printing
Hod Lipson|Melba Kurman
The book explores the revolutionary impact of 3D printing technology on various industries, manufacturing processes, and society at large. It delves into the potential applications, challenges, and future implications of 3D printing, providing insights into how this technology will transform the way we create and consume products.
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Commodore
The Final Years
Brian Bagnall
The book chronicles the decline and eventual collapse of the computer company Commodore International, detailing the internal struggles, market challenges, and mismanagement that led to its downfall. It provides insights into the development of the Amiga computer line and the missed opportunities that could have altered the company's fate.
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Faster Than Light
The Atari ST and the 16-Bit Revolution
Jamie Lendino
The book chronicles the history and impact of the Atari ST computer, detailing its technological advancements, software, and role in the 16-bit computing era. It explores the machine's influence on gaming, music production, and desktop publishing, highlighting its competition with contemporaries like the Commodore Amiga.
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A History of Modern Computing, second edition
Paul E. Ceruzzi
The book chronicles the evolution of computers from the 1940s to the early 21st century, detailing the technological advancements, industry growth, and societal impacts of computing. It covers key developments in hardware, software, and networking, as well as the stories of influential figures and companies that shaped the modern digital landscape.
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The Technology Machine
How Manufacturing Will Work in the Year 2000
Patricia E. Moody|Richard E. Morley
The book provides a forward-looking analysis of the future of manufacturing, exploring the impact of emerging technologies and automation on production processes and factory management as envisioned at the time of writing. It discusses the integration of systems and the role of human workers in an increasingly technologically advanced manufacturing landscape projected for the year 2000.
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