Computers and computing gifts

A children's version of the global bestseller The Anxious Generation How can we live a happy and exciting life without a smartphone? The Anxious Generation started a world-changing conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people. Now bestselling authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price have teamed up to talk directly to those young people about how...

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 acclaimed biography Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson unravels the rollercoaster journey of Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc. and a pioneer in the realms of personal computing, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. This compelling narrative is drawn from more than forty interviews with Jobs himself over two years, as well as interviews with...

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...

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...

The visual learner's guide to getting up and running with your Apple laptop Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro and MacBook Air covers all the vital information you need to start working on your MacBook. With this highly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn to navigate the macOS interface like a pro, customise your desktop with the widgets you need, and...

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...

Your first step toward thinking like a coder Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders. This all-new edition demystifies essential coding concepts before diving into building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. For anyone brand-new to writing code, this book is an ideal first step, because you'll get an overview of how coding...

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...

Learn Windows 11 quickly and painlessly with this beginner's guide Windows 11 Simplified, 2nd Edition is your absolute beginner's guide to the ins and outs of Windows. Fully updated to cover Windows 11 and the latest updates from Microsoft, this highly visual guide covers all the new features in addition to the basics, giving you a one-stop resource for complete...

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...

Learn Python 3 the Hard Way by Zed Shaw is a masterfully crafted guide for newcomers and enthusiasts eager to delve into the world of Python programming. The book is structured to foster an engaging, hands-on learning experience, emphasising the value of doing as a means of understanding. Readers progress through carefully designed exercises that not only teach the syntax...

Dumb Money, authored by the bestselling writer Ben Mezrich, narrates the fascinating tale of a revolution that sent shockwaves through the heart of Wall Street. This extraordinary account follows a motley group of amateur investors who, united by a common cause, managed to challenge the giants of the financial world. Springing from the lively and meme-filled subreddit forum WallStreetBets, this...

A personal chronicle of three key legal privacy battles that have defined the digital age and shaped the internet as we know it. A personal chronicle of three key legal privacy battles that have defined the digital age and shaped the internet as we know it. From a seasoned leader in the field of digital privacy rights. Throughout her career,...

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...

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...

Swiftly brush up on the foundations of Java programming Java Essentials For Dummies is a reliable and succinct reference on the core components of Java—the multifaceted general-purpose language used for desktop, mobile, and web applications. This straightforward book gets right to the point, eliminating review material and wordy explanations, so you get what you need, fast. Strengthen your understanding of...

Get the know-how you need to safeguard your data against cyber attacks. Cybercriminals are constantly updating their strategies and techniques in search of new ways to breach data security—shouldn't you learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe? Fully updated with information on AI, hybrid work environments, and more, Cybersecurity For Dummies is the best-selling guide you need...

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...

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.

Generate a personal assistant with generative AI Generative AI tools capable of creating text, images, and even ideas seemingly out of thin air have exploded in popularity and sophistication. This valuable technology can assist in authoring short and long-form content, producing audio and video, serving as a research assistant, and tons of other professional and personal tasks. Generative AI For...

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...

Throughout history, technological revolutions have been driven by the invention of machines. But today, the power of the technology transforming our world lies in an intangible and impenetrable cosmos of software: algorithmic code. In a world increasingly governed by technologies that so few can comprehend, who—or what—controls the future? Devil in the Stack follows Andrew Smith on his immersive trip...

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,...

Deep Learning by Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio, and Aaron Courville is an essential reference book that provides a substantial introduction to one of the most transformative fields in modern computing. This comprehensive volume explores the intricacies of deep learning, a subfield of machine learning, which equips computers with the ability to learn from vast amounts of data and derive insights...