Wondering how to properly re-encode a movie for your tablet or smartphone? Looking for an invite to a private torrent tracker? Curious about choosing the right antivirus or creating a stunning smile in Photoshop? Want to know the difference between a kibibyte and a kilobyte? When was the first email sent from China? You’ll find answers to these questions and many more in the latest edition of Vitaly Leontiev’s "The New Encyclopedia." This new edition has been thoroughly revised: the chapter on working with Windows has been completely rewritten, with a special focus on the new Microsoft Windows 8. The chapter on social media has been almost entirely rewritten from scratch. Plus, the book is packed with fascinating facts about computer history, the fundamentals of informatics, and amusing epigrams… You won’t be bored!