Computers and computing gifts

Build basic computer skills and so much more with this kid-friendly laptop, designed to look and feel like a grown-up laptop. Packed with over 200 vocabulary words and more than 80 apps and games, kids can level up their learning. Practice computer skills by using the full-sized QWERTY keyboard and right- or left-hand cursor controller. Check out apps like a weekly calendar,...

The most influential inventor of the modern world, Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a different kind of visionary. Born in the same year as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, Berners-Lee famously distributed his invention, the World Wide Web, for no commercial reward. Its widespread adoption changed everything - transforming humanity into the first digital species. Through the web, we live, work,...

Getting your first phone is a big moment - this illustrated guide empowers young people aged 9-13 to navigate the online world with awareness, responsibility and confidence. The internet is one of the most life-changing inventions in history. But there are things happening behind the screens that are changing how we behave, influencing what we buy, what we're interested in...

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising facts. Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognises numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links...

Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths is a captivating examination of how the powerful, precisely defined algorithms utilised by computers can be harnessed to address the quandaries and dilemmas of everyday human life. Blending the disciplines of computer science and cognitive psychology, this book reveals that the principles guiding computer algorithms are not only applicable to...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 'An intricately detailed, deeply sourced and reported history of the origins and growth of the cyberweapons market . . . Hot, propulsive . . . Sets out from the start to scare us out of our complacency' New York Times 'A...

The top-selling Windows book for the older and wiser crowd Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition delivers fluff-free information on making the latest version of Windows work for you. You'll get clear guidance on the basics, troubleshooting tips, and advice for staying safe while you use Windows to get online. Even if you've never used Windows before, this...

Everything you need to know to get into Python coding, with 7 books in one Python All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop source for answers to all your Python questions. From creating apps to building complex web sites to sorting big data, Python provides a way to get the work done. This book is great as a starting point for...

Learn how to write code and then build your own website, app, and game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in this essential coding guide for kids from expert organisation Young Rewired State. Learn how to write code and then build your own website, app, and game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in this essential guide to coding for kids from...

See Inside AI offers a fresh, futuristic look at intelligent machines and how they are changing our world, with lots of flaps to lift. Dive into the mind-blowing world of artificial intelligence. How can a machine write a story? Are computers now cleverer than people? Could a robot do your shopping? Discover all the things that artificial intelligence can already...

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20...

All you need to know about the most popular smartphone on the market—in terms anyone can understand. iPhone For Dummies, 2025 Edition, covers the iPhone basics, as well as the features of iPhone 16 and earlier models. You'll also learn how to navigate the new iOS 17 release to make phone and FaceTime calls, send texts and messages, get online,...

Become a tech-savvy computer user, the beginner-friendly way. Computers For Seniors For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to connect with friends and explore the internet all from the comfort of your couch. This step-by-step guide walks you through the basics of buying and setting up a computer, working with Windows or Mac, and getting online. With large print...

Take control of your Windows 11 experience, the easy way With millions of copies sold over 18 editions, Windows For Dummies is the all-time best selling tech reference—and there’s a reason. Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition brings you up to speed on the latest version of Windows, so you can make your PC operate the way you need it...

Turn Excel into an unstoppable data-and-number-crunching machine Microsoft Excel is the Swiss Army knife of apps. With over 470 built-in functions and countless custom formulas, the programme can help make you the smartest person in any room. Now that it's been supercharged with Copilot—Microsoft's AI-powered helper—it's even easier to produce accurate and useful results anywhere, anytime. Best of all, it...

The perfect guide for seniors who want to stay connected iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2025 Edition helps you make the most out of your iPhone. You'll learn all about iPhone models and get help in deciding which one suits you best. If you've already got your phone in hand, you're ready to make calls, send text messages, check your...

Take command of your Android smartphone. Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone's features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone running the Android operating system. Thanks to larger-print type and full-colour images, it's easy to...

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPT Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of...

In the tradition of Real World Algorithms: A Beginner's Guide, Panos Louridas is back to introduce algorithms in an accessible manner, utilising various examples to explain not just what algorithms are but how they work. An accessible introduction to algorithms, explaining not just what they are but how they work, with examples from a wide range of application areas. Digital...

A potent exploration of the power of blockchains to reshape the future of the internet 'A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.' Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI The promise of the internet has been stolen. Over the last decade, a handful of giant companies like Facebook and Google have seized control of the web—sapping...

The jaw-dropping story behind North Korea's dangerous cyber-criminals, the Lazarus Group, who hacked Hollywood and the world. In 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment was brutally hacked, with thousands of computers wiped and the personal data of hundreds of employees released online. This was the world's first glance at the Lazarus Group, a shadowy consortium of hackers working on behalf of the...

Data is not about number crunching. It’s about ideas. And when used properly (read: ethically), it is the problem solver of our time. Yet many savvy people seem to be in data denial: they don’t think they need to understand data, or it’s too complicated, or worse, using it is somehow unethical. As data and AI (just an accelerated way...

Discover how to create over 20 more awesome builds! Learn how to design, build and customise 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from pig hot-air balloons and wishing wells to giant grandfather clocks and horse-racing circuits. There's even an underwater aquarium hidden beneath an island and a skull cove filled with pirate treasure! With detailed instructions, block hacks and build tips, this...

A potent exploration of the power of blockchains to reshape the future of the internet Compelling Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI | Fascinating Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind | A must Robert Iger, CEO, Disney The internet of today is a far cry from its early promise of a decentralized, democratic network of innovation, connection, and freedom. In the past decade,...

Unlock the combined power of Python and AI to supercharge your next technical project and your career. Python & AI For Dummies explores the exciting combination of two revolutionary technologies that are reshaping how we work, code, and solve problems. Authors John C. Shovic and Mary Everett draw on their extensive work in computer science, precision agriculture, and artificial intelligence...

A deep dive into the Windows, for beginners and advanced users alike Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your most thorough source of information on the world's number one computer operating system. This 800+ page reference guides you through the art of navigating the Windows interface, setting up personal accounts, and digging into the menus, settings, and features...

Become data-savvy with the widely used data and AI software Data and analytics are essential for any business, giving insight into what's working, what can be improved, and what else needs to be done. SAS software helps you make sure you're doing data right, with a host of data management, reporting, and analysis tools. SAS For Dummies teaches you the...

Unlock the full power of Microsoft Teams, including brand-new AI functionality, with your friends at For Dummies Looking for a fast and easy guide to Microsoft Teams, the collaboration software used by millions of people and companies around the world? In Microsoft Teams For Dummies, 3rd edition, you'll find must-know tips, hidden tricks, and handy hacks you need to help...

Straightforward guidance on the AI tool that's built into Windows, Microsoft 365, and more Microsoft is enhancing all its most widely used productivity software—including Windows and apps like Word and Excel—with the power of AI. And now you can learn to make the most of this revolutionary new tool with Microsoft Copilot For Dummies! You'll discover how to write Copilot-friendly...

Get up to speed on Microsoft's world-famous emailing, scheduling, collaborating, and organising super-app Microsoft Outlook can do pretty much anything for you—short of cooking you a steak dinner. It can deliver and sort your email, filter out the junk, help you organise your life, send data to the cloud, sync up your various devices, and even integrate with iOS and...

Over 700 pages of insight into all things cybersecurity Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies covers a lot of ground in the world of keeping computer systems safe from those who want to break in. This book offers a one-stop resource on cybersecurity basics, personal security, business security, cloud security, security testing, and security awareness. Filled with content to help with both...

Boost your coding output and accuracy with artificial intelligence tools Coding with AI For Dummies introduces you to the many ways that artificial intelligence can make your life as a coder easier. Even if you’re brand new to using AI, this book will show you around the new tools that can produce, examine, and fix code for you. With AI,...

A handbook for professionals implementing or upgrading chatbots In AI Chatbots For Dummies, chatbot expert Kelly Mirabella and veteran tech educator Eric Butow deliver a from-scratch guide to deploying AI-powered chatbots that keep your business's customers happy. The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use — even if you don't know how to code....

Learn the basics of coding using Scratch by focusing on simple coding techniques and language. This visual, hands-on guide will teach junior makerspace users how to recreate stories, make their stories, create presentations, and construct unique quizzes, all using Scratch.

Influence action through data! This is not a book. It is a one-of-a-kind immersive learning experience through which you can become—or teach others to be—a powerful data storyteller. Let’s practice! helps you build confidence and credibility to create graphs and visualisations that make sense and weave them into action-inspiring stories. Expanding upon the bestseller Storytelling with Data’s foundational lessons, Let’s...

Experience an intimate look into the genesis of the technology industry's most groundbreaking companies with Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days by Jessica Livingston. This compelling collection captures candid conversations with the visionary founders of renowned tech giants as they recount the exhilarating and often tumultuous journeys from mere concepts to industry powerhouses. With each interview, discover the...

Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 Code Dependent is the intimate investigation of AI that we've been waiting for, and it arrives not a moment too soon." - Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism "Murgia combines her deep experience of the last decade in technology with incredible storytelling, and the result is a nuanced, thoughtful,...

Ask Your Developer by Jeff Lawson, the developer turned CEO of Twilio, presents a revolutionary manifesto for leveraging the full power of software developers within organisations. Twilio, heralded as one of Bloomberg Businessweek’s Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021, serves as the backdrop for Lawson's insightful exploration into how the role of developers is transforming industries. As every sector,...

Who really rules our future? When Silicon Valley says it is ‘moving fast and breaking things’, the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots...

‘Exciting and brilliantly reported’ Walter Isaacson The AGI Chronicles is not a futurist manifesto, an academic chin-stroker, a corporate biography, or a self-help manual. It’s the inside story of the birth of AGI, as told by the people who are bringing it into existence, or trying to stop it from coming into existence, and who are grappling with the consequences...