Best book for software and hardware

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The discussion centers on finding the best books for understanding computer hardware and software. Key topics include the functioning of components like motherboards, CPUs, RAM, graphics cards, and how they interact with devices such as LCD and 3D monitors. A significant point raised is the role of drivers, which are essential software that enables the computer to interpret data from various devices, such as distinguishing between a USB thumb drive and a mouse. While specific book recommendations were not provided, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding hardware-software interaction for deeper knowledge in the field. Additionally, there is an inquiry about relevant courses that cover these topics comprehensively.
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What book is the best for computer hardware?

I want to know how the computer reads information inputted. There's motherboards that read electricity and outputs something onto a screen.

LCD monitors
3d monitors
Optical drive
Motherboard
CPU
Ram
Graphics card

Also what course am I looking for to cover these.

What's the best book for software?

Thankyou

James
 
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I may be misunderstanding your question but what I think you're looking for are drivers.

A driver is a bit of software that tells your computer how to interpret the data coming in from a particular device. For example, a number of different devices use USB to connect to your computer. For example, how does your computer know what to do when it receives signals from its USB port when a thumb-drive is plugged in rather than a mouse? Device drivers.

Maybe that will help you dig a little more deeply on the subject in the mean time. I don't have much more to offer than that, sorry. In particular, I have no book recommendations.

Good luck!
 

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