Books on Computer Technology – Computer Skills

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Free books on computer science. Some book titles: Applications of Soft Computing for the Web; Careers in Information Technology; Graduate Programs in Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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About 22,700 free books. Some book titles: Learn Programming: Your Guided Tour Through the Programming Jungle; Fluent Python: Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming; Intelligent cloud computing.

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Free books on computers. Some book titles: Web Design with HTML5; Security and Trust in Online Social Networks; Dreamweaver.

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About 4,737 free books. Some book titles: Professional Android Wearables; Teach yourself visually QuickBooks; Digital Illustration Fundamentals.

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Free books on computer software. Some book titles: Forge Your Future with Open Source; The Outsourcer: the Story of India’s IT Revolution; You and Your Windows 10 Computer.

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About 11,800 free books. Some book titles: Basic Concepts in Pivot Tables; Operating system concepts; Microsoft office 2016 : step by step.

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Free books on computer operating systems. Some titles: Windows Server 2003; Linux Made Easy; Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step.

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About 4,300 free books. Some book titles: Operating system concepts; Windows 10 step by step; Apple iOS & iPhone basics.

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Free information management books. Some book titles: Microsoft OneNote 2013; Government Information in the 21st Century; Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm.

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Free books on computer networks. Some book titles: Understanding Computer Networks; Networking: the Complete Reference; YouTube Channels for Dummies.

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Information Systems: A Manager’s Guide to Harnessing Technology

Anonymous

University of Minnesota Libraries 2015

The teaching approach in this text encourages students to think deeper and more practically about the space where business and technology meet. Every topic is related to specific business examples, so students gain an immediate appreciation of its importance. Rather than starting with technical topics, the book starts with strategic thinking, focusing on big-picture issues that interest students.

Digitized: The Science of Computers and how it Shapes Our World

Bentley, Peter J.

Oxford 2012

Written in friendly and approachable language, Digitized provides a window onto the mysterious field from which all computer technology originates, making the theory and practice of computation understandable to the general reader. This popular science book explains how and why computers were invented, how they work, and what will happen in the future. Digitized is the only book to explain the origins and key advances in all areas of computing: theory, hardware, software, Internet, user interfaces, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

Computer Science I

Bourke, Chris

Chris Bourke 2018

This textbook covers the traditional introductory Computer Science I topics but takes a unique approach. Topics are covered in a language-agnostic manner in the first part with supplemental parts that cover the same concepts in a specific language. The current version covers C, Java, and PHP. This textbook has been used in several Computer Science I sections over multiple years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions

Christian, Brian and Griffiths, Tom

Henry Holt 2016

In a dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths show how algorithms developed for computers also untangle very human questions. They explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others. From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one’s inbox to peering into the future, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living.

An Introduction to Computer Networks

Dordal, Peter Lars

Peter L. Dordal 2020

This text covers the LAN, internetworking and transport layers, focusing primarily on TCP/IP. Particular attention is paid to congestion; other special topics include queuing, real-time traffic, network management, security and the ns simulator.

Turing’s Cathedral; the Origins of the Digital Universe

Dyson, George

Pantheon 2012

George Dyson vividly re-creates the scenes of focused experimentation, incredible mathematical insight, and pure creative genius that gave us computers, digital television, modern genetics, models of stellar evolution–in other words, computer code. He shows how the crucial advancements that dominated twentieth-century technology emerged from one computer in one laboratory, where the digital universe as we know it was born.

Electronic Brains: Stories from the Dawn of the Computer Age

Hally, Mike

Arcadia Fund 2005

From the 1930s to the 1960s, small, independent teams on four continents worked on the development of the first modern computers- practical, electronic, multi-purpose, digital machines with memory for data and programs. From interviews with surviving members of those original teams, the author builds up a picture of the eccentric men and women who laid the foundations for the computerised world we now live in, recreating the atmosphere of those early days.

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Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Henderson, Harry

Facts on File 2009

Presents an illustrated A-Z encyclopedia containing approximately 600 entries on computer and technology related topics. Book on computer technology.

Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

Krug, Steve

New Riders 2014

Hundreds of thousands of Web designers and developers have relied on usability guru Steve Krug’s guide to help them understand the principles of intuitive navigation and information design. Witty, commonsensical, and eminently practical, it’s one of the best-loved and most recommended books on the subject.

What the Dormouse Said: How the Sixties Counterculture Shaped the Personal Computer Industry

Markoff, John

Viking Penguin 2005

John Markoff’s landmark book is about the culture and consciousness behind the first PCs—the culture being counter– and the consciousness expanded, sometimes chemically. It’s a brilliant evocation of Stanford, California, in the 1960s and ’70s, where a group of visionaries set out to turn computers into a means for freeing minds and information.

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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

Petzold, Charles

Microsoft 1999

Using everyday objects and familiar language systems such as Braille and Morse code, author Charles Petzold weaves an illuminating narrative for anyone who’s ever wondered about the secret inner life of computers and other smart machines. It’s a cleverly illustrated and eminently comprehensible story—and along the way, you’ll discover you’ve gained a real context for understanding today’s world of PCs, digital media, and the Internet.

Starting Your Career as a Freelance Web Designer

Tortorella, Neil

Allworth 2011

Written by seasoned pro Neil Tortorella, this book guides web designers step-by-step down the path to success and helps them avoid common pitfalls. Jam-packed with practical know-how, this book also contains the wisdom and advice of noted industry authorities and business leaders.

When Gadgets Betray Us: The Dark Side of our Infatuation with New Technologies

Vamosi, Rob

Basic Books 2011

Technology is evolving faster than we are. As our mobile phones, mp3 players, cars, and digital cameras become more and more complex, we understand less and less about how they actually work and what personal details these gadgets might reveal about us. When Gadgets Betray Us gives us a glimpse into the secret lives of our gadgets and helps us to better understand–and manage–these very real risks.

Microsoft Windows Books 2014-2016 – Collection

Free books about Microsoft Windows, published 2014-2016. Most are manuals for Windows 10. MS Office learning pdf.

Microsoft Office Books 2014-2016 – Collection

Free books about Microsoft Office, published from 2014-2016. This group includes some books about specific applications in the MS Office Suite, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Word. Also books for Office 2013, 2016, and Office 365.

Microsoft Word Books 2014-2016 – Collection

Free books about Microsoft Word. Includes Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and books for related MS applications.

Microsoft Excel Books 2014-2016 – Collection

Free books on Microsoft Excel, published 2014-2016. Includes manuals for Excel 2016, Excel 2013, and Excel VBA, plus books on related applications.

Microsoft Outlook Books 2013-2016 – Collection

Free books on MS Outlook, published 2013-2016. Part of these are entirely about Outlook 2013, and some are books for MS Office containing chapters on Outlook.

Adobe Photoshop Books 2014-2016 – Collection

Free books on Adobe Photoshop, published 2014-2016. Included are manuals for various versions of Photoshops, plus some books about photo restoration or enhancement.

Intuit Quickbooks Books 2014-2016 – Collection

Free books on Intuit Quickbooks, published 2014-2016. Included are books for versions from 2013 to 2016.

WordPress Books 2014-2016 – Collection

About 12 books on WordPress, an application used for creating websites, published 2014-2016.

Computer Networks – Examination Study Guides 2014-2016 – Collection

Free Examination Study Guides for Computer Networks, published 2014-2016. Some titles: Introduction to Networks, CISSP Exam Guide, Network+ Review Guide, CCNA Security, Managing and Troubleshooting Networks.

Computer Technician Certification Study Guides 2013-2016 – Collection

Free study guides for Computer Technician Certifications, published 2013-2016. Some titles: CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+ Study Guide.

Microsoft Windows Server Examination Study Guides 2013-2016 – Collection

Free books for examinations on Microsoft Windows Server, published 2013-2016. Some titles: MS Windows 10 : Configuring Windows Devices, MCSA Guide to Installing and Configuring MS Windows Server 2012/R2, Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure, Windows 10 Revealed, Administering Windows Server 2012 R2.

Maintenance and Repair of Microcomputers – Collection

Free books on maintenance and repair of Microcomputers. All are for CompTIA A+ Certification.

Books about Computer Network Security Measures 2012-2016 – Collection

Free books on Security Measures of Computer Networks.

Database Management Books 2012-2016 – Collection

Free books on database management. Some titles: Tableau 10 for Beginners, Modern Database Management, Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours, Big Data Analytics with R, Microsoft Access 2013, Using Data Management Techniques to Modernize Healthcare.