We all think of the CPU as the "brains" of a computer, but what does that actually mean? What is going on inside with the billions of transistors to make your computer work? In this four-part mini series we'll be focusing on computer hardware design, covering the ins and outs of what makes a computer work.

The series will cover computer architecture, processor circuit design, VLSI (very-large-scale integration), chip fabrication, and future trends in computing. If you've always been interested in the details of how processors work on the inside, stick around because this is what you want to know to get started.