About the Author

PRESTON GRALLA is a best-selling author of more than 30 books that have been translated into 20 languages, including How the Internet Works, How Wireless Works, Google Search and Tools in a Snap, and many others. A well-known technology guru, he has made many television and radio appearances, including on the CBS Early Show, CNN, MSNBC, and ABC World News Now. He has also done occasional commentaries about technology for National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.

Gralla has published articles about technology for many national newspapers and magazines, including USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, the Dallas Morning News (for which he was a technology columnist), and PC Magazine. He was the founding managing editor of PC Week ...

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