The computer science edition Bowman, Charles F. creator author. text bibliography flu 2022 First edition. monographic eng 1 online resource (xxi, 250 pages). "It's axiomatic to state that people fear what they do not understand-this is especially true when it comes to technology. However, despite their prevalence, computers remain shrouded in an air of mystery, and many users feel apprehensive when interacting with them. Smartphones have only exacerbated the issue. Indeed, most users of these devices leverage only a small fraction of the power they hold in their hands. How Things Work: The Computer Science Edition will serve as a roadmap for readers who want to overcome their technophobia and harness the full power of everyday technology. Beginning with the basics, it will demystify the mysterious world of computer science, explain its fundamental concepts in simple terms, and answer the questions many users feel too intimidated to ask. After finishing the book, readers will understand how computers and smart devices function and, more importantly, how they can make these devices work for them. To complete the picture, it will also introduce readers to the darker side of modern technology: security and privacy concerns, identity theft, and threats from the Dark Web"-- Network Objectives -- SANs -- EPNs -- VPNs -- Network Access -- NETWORK ORGANIZATION AND INTERNETWORKING -- Intranet -- Extranets -- The Internet -- Darknets -- NETWORK TOPOLOGY -- Bus Network -- Star Network -- Ring Topology -- Mesh Network -- Hybrid Networks -- NETWORK COMPONENTS -- Network Interface Controllers -- Routers -- Hubs -- Switches -- Bridges -- Modems -- Firewalls -- NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES -- Physical Transmission Media -- CAT 5 Cable -- Coaxial Cable -- Fiber-Optic Cable -- Ethernet -- Wireless Networks -- Wi-Fi -- Bluetooth -- HOW DO NETWORKS WORK? -- The OSI Model Charles F. Bowman. Includes bibliographical references and index. Computer science Popular works Explanation Popular works COMPUTERS / General COMPUTERS / Computer Graphics / Game Programming & Design COMPUTERS / Computer Literacy QA76 Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022. (DLC) 2021012185 9781000433913 1000433919 9781003099567 1003099564 9781000433876 1000433870 2023701324 9781000433913 Ingram Content Group 9781003099567 Taylor & Francis https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2892267 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2892267 EBZ 210315 20251029164057.0 on1264402151 eng