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The Elements of Computing
This book does for computer users what "The Elements of Style" has done for writers for decades. It takes all of the essential knowledge needed to work with computers and puts it into one concise handbook that is easy to understand.
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June 2, 2008 (FPRC) -- Kevin Whitham, a Senior Computer Specialist at the University of Washington, has written a new book for computer users called, "The Elements of Computing, A Common Sense Guide to Computer Tech Support".
This book does for computer users what "The Elements of Style" has done for writers for decades. It takes all of the essential knowledge needed to work with computers and puts it into one concise handbook that is easy to understand.
Instead of the usual 300+ page computer manual that explains every step-by-step procedure, Mr. Whitham’s book gives the end user an overall approach for installing applications, networking, security, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Users gain confidence to explore and learn new skills.
Whitham has helped troubleshoot computers with students, international scientists, and professors for over a decade. “We can assume that most users know how to switch on their computer and which connector plugs in to which color-coded cable.”
The book is a must-have guide for anyone who is new to computers, a student, a technical staff member, or a computing instructor. In this brief handbook, Whitham identifies the principal requirements of properly working with computers and concentrates on common problem areas. Authoritative and well written, this is simply the most direct approach to learning how to use a computer.
“This makes a good companion to "The Elements of Style", because if you are writing anything, you are probably doing it on a computer.”
“The Elements of Computing” is available through www.amazon.com.
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Send an email to Kevin Whitham of Booksurge Publishing
206-616-2601
Keywords:
computer, networking, troubleshooting
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