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Head first learn to code : a brain-friendly guide / by Freeman, Eric,1965-author.(CARDINAL)278743;
Getting started : thinking computationally -- Know your value : simple values, variables, and types -- Decisive code : Booleans, decisions, and loops -- Providing some structure : lists and iteration -- Getting functional : functions and abstraction -- Putting some order in your data : sorting and nested iteration -- Putting it all together : text, strings, and heuristics -- Getting modular : modules, methods, classes and objects -- Beyond iteration and indices : recursion and dictionaries -- Persistence : saving and retrieving files -- You really should get out more : using web APIs -- Getting interactive : widgets, events and emergent behavior -- A trip to Objectville : object-oriented programming -- Appendix : The Top Ten Topics (we didn't cover) : leftovers.It's no secret the world around you is becoming more connected, more configurable, more programmable, more computational. You can remain a passive participant, or you can learn to code. With Head First Learn to Code you'll learn how to think computationally and how to write code to make your computer, mobile device, or anything with a CPU do things for you. Using the Python programming language, you'll learn step by step the core concepts of programming as well as many fundamental topics from computer science, such as data structures, storage, abstraction, recursion, and modularity.
Subjects: Python (Computer program language); Object-oriented programming (Computer science); Object-oriented programming languages.; Computer programming.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 5
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The history of the computer : people, inventions, and technology that changed our world / by Ignotofsky, Rachel,1989-author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)413150;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-121) and index.Introduction -- Inside a computer -- Binary and on/off switches -- Memory and storage -- Video games -- AI and robots -- Ancient civilizations (25,000 B.C.E.-1599 C.E.) -- Steam and machines (1600-1929) -- WWII and the first computers (1930-1949) -- The postwar boom and the space race (1950-1969) -- The personal computer (1970-1979) -- Computers as a creative tool (1980-1989) -- The world wide web (1990-2005) -- The all-in-one device (2006-NOW) -- Challenges in a digital world -- The future -- Conclusion."Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators--from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee--and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You'll never look at your phone the same way again!" --back cover.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Young adult literature.; Computer science; Computers;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 14
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Hacking / by Beaver, Kevin M.,author.;
pt. I. Building the foundation for security testing. Introduction to vulnerability and penetration testing ; Cracking the hacker mindset ; Developing your security testing plan ; Hacking methodology -- pt. II. Putting security testing in motion. Information gathering ; Social engineering ; Physical security ; Passwords -- pt. III. Hacking network hosts. Network infrastructure systems ; Wireless networks ; Mobile devices -- pt. IV. Hacking operating systems. Windows ; Linux and macOS -- pt. V. Hacking applications. Communication and messaging systems ; Web applications and mobile apps ; Databases and storage systems -- pt. VI. Security testing aftermath. Reporting your results ; Plugging your security holes ; Managing security processes -- pt. VII. The part of tens. Ten tips for getting security buy-in ; Ten reasons hacking is the only effective way to test ; Ten deadly mistakes ; Appendix: tools and resources.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Computer security.; Computer networks; Hackers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 5
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Build your own PC on a budget : a DIY guide for hobbyists and gamers / by Mueller, John,1958-author.(CARDINAL)203899;
"Design and assemble an inexpensive yet fast and reliable PCConstruct the PC of your dreams using the practical information contained in this hands-on guide. Build Your Own PC on a Budget explains step-by-step how to put together a customized computer that is affordable stable and powerful. Discover how to choose the parts that fit your needs safely connect and test components add video and peripherals install an operating system connect to the Internet and go wireless. Security maintenance and software updates are fully covered in this DIY book. Look inside a PC and understand how each component works. Decide what you want from your PC and develop a design plan. Create a cost-effective parts list and select the best vendors. Wire up the motherboard processor and add-on boards. Connect storage devices display adapters and peripherals. Securely connect to LANs WiFi networks and the Internet. Install your operating system device drivers and applications. Maintain your PC update software and back up your data"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Microcomputers; Computers; Microcomputers;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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The PC and gadget help desk : in depth / by Soper, Mark Edward.(CARDINAL)702395;
PC, tablet, mobile device, home theater, digital camera, and camcorder anatomy 101 -- Upgrade, repair, or replace? -- Troubleshooting internet problems -- Curing malware and stopping scams -- Solving problems with viewing your photos and videos -- Keeping devices powered up -- Desktop power supply troubleshooting -- Fixing Windows devices that can't start -- Solving file sharing problems -- Troubleshooting device sharing -- Troubleshooting printing -- Troubleshooting home theater, HDTVs, and projectors -- Fixing slow 3D gaming -- Keeping your devices updated -- Dealing with contrary memory -- Keeping devices cool -- Troubleshooting touchscreens, keyboards, and mice -- Upgrading and troubleshooting storage devices -- Software troubleshooting -- Digital camera troubleshooting -- HD camcorder and video troubleshooting -- iOS troubleshooting -- Android troubleshooting -- Troubleshooting flowcharts."PCs, smartphones, tablets, networks, cameras, home theater and more--all in one book! We all use technology--and we all have problems with it. Don't get frustrated ... and don't waste money on costly repair or support calls! Solve the problems yourself, with the one guide that makes it easy: The PC and Gadget Help Desk. Using clear pictures, handy "symptom tables," and easy-to-use flowcharts, Mark Edward Soper walks you step-by-step through identifying, solving, and preventing hundreds of today's most aggravating tech problems. Soper covers all your major platforms: iPhones, iPads, Android devices, Windows systems, and more. He even helps you fix the weird problems that happen when you use them together!"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Computers; Tablet computers; Mobile computing; Microcomputers; Computers; Microcomputers; Electronic apparatus and appliances;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Computer basics : absolute beginner's guide : now covers Windows 11 / by Miller, Michael,1958-author.(CARDINAL)198072;
Understanding computers. How personal computers work ; Setting up and using different types of computers -- Using Windows. Getting to know Windows 11 ; Working with files, folders, and online storage ; Personalizing Windows -- Setting up the rest of your system. Connecting printers and other devices to your PC ; Using your PC with your mobile phone ; Adding storage and back up ; Setting up a home network -- Using the Internet. Connecting to the internet, at home and away ; Browsing and searching the web ; Buying and selling online -- Communicating online. Sending and receiving email ; Video chatting with friends and family ; Social networking with Facebook, Twitter, and other social media -- Getting productive. Installing and using desktop applications ; Doing office work ; Working with digital photos -- Exploring online entertainment. Watching movies and TV shows online ; Listening to music and podcasts online -- Keeping your system up and running. Protecting your PC from computer attacks, malware, spam, and more ; Performing preventive maintenance and dealing with common problems.aUser level: Beginner.
Subjects: Microsoft Windows (Computer file); Operating systems (Computers); Computer literacy.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 16
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Principles of robotics & artificial intelligence / by Renneboog, Richard,editor.(CARDINAL)891845;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-467) and index.Extreme Value Theorem -- F -- Facial Recognition Technology in Surveillance -- Fuzzy Logic -- G -- Game Theory -- Geoinformatics -- Go -- Grammatology -- Graphene -- Graphics Technologies -- H -- Holographic Technology -- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) -- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) -- I -- Integral -- Internet of Things (IoT) -- Interoperability -- K -- Kinematics -- L -- Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) -- Limit of a Function -- Linear Programming -- Linux -- Local Area Network (LAN) -- M -- Machine Code -- Machine Learning -- Machine Translation -- Magnetic Storage -- Mechatronics -- Microcomputer -- Microprocessor -- Motion (Physics) -- Multitasking -- N -- Nanotechnology -- Network Interface Controller (NIC) -- Network Topology -- Neural Engineering -- Nouvelle Artificial Intelligence -- Numerical Analysis -- O -- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) -- Optical Storage -- P -- Parallel Computing -- Pattern Recognition -- Photogrammetry -- Pneumatics -- Probability and Statistics -- Programming Languages for Artificial Intelligence -- Proportionality -- Public-Key Cryptography -- Python -- Q -- Quantum Computing -- R -- R -- Replication -- Robotic Arms -- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) -- Robotics -- Robotics and Robotic Systems -- Ruby -- S -- Scale Model -- Scratch -- Self-Management -- Semantic Web -- Sequence -- Series -- Set Notation -- Siri -- Smart City -- Smart Homes -- Smart Label -- Smartphone -- Soft Robotics -- Solar Cell -- Space Drone -- Space Robotics -- Speech Recognition -- Stem-and-Leaf Plots -- Structured Query Language (SQL) -- Stuxnet -- Supercomputer -- T Tablet Computer -- Turing Test -- U -- UNIX -- V -- Video Game Design and Programming -- Virtual Reality -- Z -- Z3 -- Zombie -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Organizations -- Index.Table of Contents -- Publisher's Note -- Introduction -- Contributors -- A -- Abstraction -- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) -- Agile Robotics -- Algorithmic Bias -- Algorithms -- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) -- Application Programming Interface (API) -- Artificial Consciousness -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) -- Artificial Intelligence and Terrorism -- Artificial Intelligence Cold War -- Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Psychology -- Artificial Intelligence in Education -- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Cinema -- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Gaming -- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Literature -- Augmented Reality (AR) -- Automated Processes and Servomechanisms -- Automatons, Mechanical Creatures, and Artificial Intelligence in Mythology -- Autonomous Car -- Avatars and Simulation -- B -- Behavioral Neuroscience -- Binary Pattern -- Biomechanical Engineering -- Biomechanics -- Biomimetics -- Bionics and Biomedical Engineering -- C -- C -- C++ -- Charles Babbage's Difference and Analytical Engines -- Chatbot -- ChatGPT (software) -- Client-Server Architecture -- CNC Milling -- Cognitive Science -- Combinatorics -- Computed Tomography -- Computer Engineering -- Computer Languages, Compilers, and Tools -- Computer Memory -- Computer Networks -- Computer Simulation -- Computer Software -- Computer Viruses and Worms -- Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) -- Computing Devices in History -- Continuous Random Variable -- Cryptography and Encryption -- Cybernetics -- Cybersecurity -- Cyberspace -- D -- The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence -- Data Analytics (DA) -- Deep Learning -- Deep Reinforcement Learning (deep RL) -- Deepfake -- Digital Fraud -- Digital Logic -- DNA Computing -- Domain-Specific Language (DSL) -- E -- Evaluating Expressions -- Existential Risk from Artificial General Intelligence -- Expert System."This volume provides readers with the important information they need to understand the basic concepts of artificial intelligence as well as ways that both AI and robotics can be successfully incorporated into manufacturing, transportation, education, and medicine. This new edition has been updated and expanded to include the latest developments in artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT and other chatbots, machine learning, and open-source AI. The text also discusses the role AI and robotics play in popular culture and modern society, recent calls to regulate the artificial intelligence industry and how the industry is expected to evolve in the future. More than 120 easy-to-understand entries, many with illustrations and photographs, cover: Augmented Reality; Machine Learning; Knowledge Acquisition; Pattern Recognition; Self-Management; Virtual Reality. These entries cover many important aspects of AI and robotics, including basic principles of robotic motion and engineering, neural engineering and human-computer interaction, programming languages and operating systems, and the mathematics that govern computation. The role of robotics and AI in war, fraud, and terrorism is also examined, as well as how these fields are portrayed in popular culture, which ultimately reflects how we perceive the line between human and machine. Entries begin by specifying related Fields of Study, followed by an Abstract and then a list of Key Concepts summarizing important points; all entries end with a helpful Further Reading section." -From publisher.
Subjects: Reference works.; Robotics.; Artificial intelligence.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Upgrading and repairing PCs / by Mueller, Scott.(CARDINAL)198433;
1. Development of the PC : Computer history: before personal computers ; Modern computers ; History of the PC -- 2. PC components, features, and system design : What is a PC? ; System types ; System components -- 3. Processor types and specifications : Microprocessor history ; Processor specifications ; Processor features ; Processor manufacturing ; Processor socket and slot types ; CPU operating voltages ; Math coprocessors (floating-point units) ; Processor bugs and steppings ; Processor code names ; P1 (086) processors ; P2 (286) processors ; P3 (386) processors ; P4 (486) processors ; P5 (586) processors ; Intel P6 (686) processors ; Intel Pentium 4 processors ; Intel core processors ; AMD K6 processors ; AMD K7 processors ; AMD K8 processors ; AMD K10 processors (Phenon, Phenom II, Athlon II, Athlon X2, Sempron) ; AMD fusion processors ; Processor upgrades ; Overclocking ; Processor cooling ; Processor troubleshooting techniques -- 4. Motherboards and buses : Motherboard form factors ; Processor sockets/slots ; Chipsets ; Intel's early 386/486 chipsets ; Fifth-generation (P5 Pentium class) ; Sixth-generation (P6 Pentium Pro/II/III class) chipsets ; Seventh/eighth-generation (Pentium 4/D, Core 2, and Core i) chipsets ; Third-party chipsets for Intel processors ; Chipsets for AMD processors ; AMD Athlon chipsets ; AMD Athlon 64 chipsets ; Super I/O chips ; Motherboard connectors ; System bus types, functions, and features ; Types of I/O buses ; System resources ; Resolving resource conflicts ; Motherboard selection criteria (knowing what to look for) -- 5. BIOS : BIOS basics ; Motherboard ROM BIOS ; Upgrading the BIOS ; Preboot environment ; Unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) ; CMOS setup ; PnP BIOS ; BIOS/MBR error messages -- 6. Memory : Memory basics ; Memory standards ; Speed and performance ; Memory modules ; Determining a memory module's size and features ; Memory banks ; Memory module speed ; Parity and ECC ; RAM upgrades ; Troubleshooting memory ; Memory defect isolation procedures ; The system logical memory layout -- 7. The ATA/IDE interface : An overview of the IDE interface ; ATA standards ; PATA ; SATA ; ATA features ; ATA drive capacity limitations ; GPT and the 2.2TB barrier ; PATA/SATA RAID -- 8. Magnetic storage principles : Magnetic storage ; History of magnetic storage ; How magnetic fields are used to store data ; Read/write head designs ; Head sliders ; Data-encoding schemes ; Capacity measurements ; Areal density -- 9. Hard disk storage : Definition of a hard disk ; Hard drive advancements ; Form factors ; HDD operation ; Basic HDD components ; Hard disk features -- 10. Flash and removable storage : Alternative storage devices ; Flash memory devices ; High-capacity removable magnetic storage devices ; Floppy disk drives ; Tape drives --11. Optical storage : Optical technology ; CD-based optical technology ; DVD ; BD ; HD-DVD ; Optical disc formats ; Ripping/copying discs ; Optical drive performance specifications ; How to reliably record optical discs ; Troubleshooting optical drives -- 12. Video hardware : Display adapters and monitors ; Video display adapters ; Video display interfaces ; 3D graphics accelerators ; Monitors ; Using multiple monitors ; Video troubleshooting and maintenance -- 13. Audio hardware : Audio hardware concepts and terms ; Early PC sound cards ; Audio hardware features ; Motherboard chipsets with integrated audio ; Troubleshooting PC audio problems ; Speakers ; Microphones -- 14. External I/O interfaces : Introduction to input/output ports ; Thunderbolt technology ; Low-speed external connections -- 15. Input devices : Keyboards ; Keyboard technology ; Keyboard troubleshooting and repair ; Keyboard recommendations ; Pointing devices ; Wireless input devices -- 16. Internet connectivity : Internet connectivity trends ; Broadband internet access types ; Dial-up modems ; Internet connection security -- 17. Local area networking : Defining a network ; Client/server versus peer networks ; Network architecture overview ; Hardware elements of your network ; Network protocols ; Other home networking solutions ; Putting your network together -- 18. Power supplies : The power supply ; Primary function and operation ; Power supply form factors ; Power switches ; Motherboard power connectors ; Additional power connectors ; Power supply specifications ; Power-use calculations ; Power savings ; Power cycling ; Power supply troubleshooting ; Power supply recommendations ; Power-protection systems ; Real-time clock/nonvolatile RAM (CMOS RAM) batteries -- 19. Building or upgrading systems : System components ; Hardware and software resources ; System assembly and disassembly ; System startup ; Installing the OS ; Troubleshooting new installations -- 20. PC diagnostics, testing, and maintenance : PC diagnostics ; Diagnostics software ; The boot process ; PC maintenance tools ; Preventive maintenance ; Troubleshooting tips and techniques.Provides information on how to upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot the hardware of personal computers, discussing the differences among them was well as their various configuration options.System requirements: Window 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or newer ; DVD capable optical drive ; DVD player and decoder software installed.
Subjects: Microcomputers; Microcomputers; Microcomputers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Windows 10 in easy steps / by Vandome, Nick,author.(CARDINAL)350439;
Introducing Windows 10 -- Getting started -- Working with apps -- Standard controls -- Customizing windows -- File explorer -- Managing files and folders -- Digital lifestyle -- Microsoft Edge browser -- Keeping in touch -- Networking and sharing -- System and security."Windows 10 in easy steps is a concise yet comprehensive guide to Microsoft Windows 10. Now fully revised for the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, this guide covers: obtaining and personalizing your Windows 10 ; using the Focus assist feature to mangage and customize your notifications ; navigating Windows 10 with the Start button, Start menu, Taskbar, and the Timeline ; Working with files and folders, using OneDrive for free storage, and sharing files, including using the Nearby sharing feature ; Mastering Cortana to verbally instruct your device - give your fingers a rest! ; finding and downloading key apps for photos, movies, TV shows, music games, and more ; exploring the web using Microsoft Edge ; and keeping in touch with email and Skype." -- Back cover.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Microsoft Windows (Computer file); Operating systems (Computers);
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Windows 10 for dummies / by Rathbone, Andy,author.(CARDINAL)206627;
Introduction -- Windows 10 stuff everybody thinks you already know. What is Windows 10? ; Starting with the start menu ; The traditional desktop ; Basic desktop window mechanics ; Storage: internal, external, and in the cloud -- Working with programs, apps,and files. Playing with programs, apps, and documents ; Finding the lost ; Printing and scanning your work -- Getting things done on the Internet. Cruising the web ; Being social: mail, people, and calendar ; Safe computing -- Customizing and upgrading Windows 10. Customizing Windows with the control panels ; Keeping Windows from breaking ; Sharing one computer with several people ; Connecting computers with a network -- Music, photos, and movies. Playing and copying music ; Fiddling with photos (and videos) -- Help!. The case of the broken window ; Strange messages: what you did does not compute ; Moving from an old PC to a new Windows 10 PC ; Help on the Windows help system -- The part of tens. Ten things you'll hate about Windows 10 (and how to fix them) ; Ten or so tips for tablet and laptop owners.Windows 10 combines the best features of previous Windows releases into an operating system built torun modern devices. Rathbone shows you how to navigate, customize, and get results from Windows 10.
Subjects: Microsoft Windows (Computer file); Operating systems (Computers);
Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 26
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