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Computing Essentials 2013...Making IT Work for You!How are you learning about the most important, essential, and current concepts of information technology? Computing Essentials 2013 allows you to Make IT Work for You through relevant Explorations, Ethics and Environment themes throughout each chapter. Make IT Work for You!

Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THEINTERNET, AND YOU 2 Introduction 4 Information Systems 5 People 6 Software 9 System Software 9 Application Software 9 Hardware 10 Types of Computers 11 Microcomputer Hardware 12 Data 15 Connectivity, the Wireless Revolution, theInternet, and Cloud Computing 16 Careers in IT 17 A Look to the Future: Using and UnderstandingInformation Technology Means Being ComputerCompetent 18 Visual Summary 19 Key Terms 22 Making IT Work for You 25 Explorations 26 Ethics 27 Environment 28 CHAPTER 2: THE INTERNET, THE WEB, ANDELECTRONIC COMMERCE 30 Introduction 32 The Internet and the Web 32 Making IT work for you: iPods and Video from the Internet 34 Access 35 Providers 35 Browsers 35 Communication 38 E-Mail 38 Instant Messaging 39 Social Networking 40 Blogs, Microblogs, and Webcasts,Podcasts, Wikis 41 Making IT work for you: Twitter 44 Search Tools 46 Search Engines 46 Web Directories 46 Metasearch Engines 47 Specialised Search Engines 47 Content Evaluation 48 Electronic Commerce 49 Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce 50 Consumer-to-Consumer E-Commerce 50 Security 51 Cloud Computing 52 Web Utilities 54 Plug-ins 54 Filters 54 File Transfer Utilities 55 Internet Security Suites 56 Careers in IT: Webmaster 57 A Look to the Future: Web-Accessible RefrigeratorsWill Automatically Restock Themselves 58 Visual Summary 59 Key Terms 63 Making IT Work for You 66 Explorations 67 Ethics 68 Environment 69 CHAPTER 3: BASIC APPLICATION SOFTWARE 70 Introduction 72 Application Software 72 Common Features 72 Making IT work for you: Speech Recognition 74 Word Processors 76 Features 76 Case 76 Spreadsheets 79 Features 79 Case 80 Database Management Systems 84 Features 84 Case 84 Presentation Graphics 87 Features 87 Case 87 Integrated Packages 89 Case 89 Software Suites 90 Productivity Suite 90 Cloud Computing 91 Sharing between Programs 91 Specialised and Utility Suites 91 Making IT work for you:Google Docs 92 Careers in IT: Computer Trainer 94 A Look to the Future: Agents Will Help Write Papers,Pay Bills, and Shop on the Internet 95 Visual Summary 96 Key Terms 99 Making IT Work for You 102 Explorations 103 Ethics 104 Environment 105 CHAPTER 4: SPECIALISED APPLICATION SOFTWARE 106 Introduction 108 Specialised Applications 108 Graphics 109 Desktop Publishing 109 Image Editors 109 Illustration Programs 109 Image Galleries 109 Graphics Suites 111 Audio and Video 111 Making IT work for you:Digital Video Editing 112 Multimedia 114 Links and Buttons 114 Multimedia Authoring Programs 114 Web Authoring 115 Web Site Design 115 Web Authoring Programs 116 Artificial Intelligence 116 Virtual Reality 118 Knowledge-Based (Expert) Systems 118 Robotics 119 Mobile Apps 120 Apps 120 App Stores 121 Careers in IT: Desktop Publisher 122 A Look to the Future: Robots Can Look, Act, andThink Like Us 123 Visual Summary 124 Key Terms 127 Making IT Work for You 130 Explorations 131 Ethics 132 Environment 133 CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM SOFTWARE 134 Introduction 136 System Software 136 Operating Systems 137 Functions 137 Features 138 Categories 139 Desktop Operating Systems 140 Windows 140 Mac OS 140 UNIX and Linux 142 Virtualisation 142 Mobile Operating Systems 143 Utilities 144 Windows Utilities 144 Utility Suites 148 Device Drivers 148 Making IT work for you:Virus Protection 150 Careers in IT: Computer Support Specialist 152 A Look to the Future: Self-Healing Computers CouldMean an End to Computer Crashes and Performance Problems 153 Visual Summary 154 Key Terms 157 Making IT Work for You 160 Explorations 161 Ethics 162 Environment 163 CHAPTER 6: THE SYSTEM UNIT 164 Introduction 166 System Unit 166 Categories 166 Components 169 Electronic Data and Instructions 169 Numeric Representation 170 Character Encoding 170 System Board 171 Microprocessor 172 Microprocessor Chips 173 Specialty Processors 174 Memory 174 RAM 174 ROM 175 Flash Memory 175 Expansion Slots and Cards 176 Bus Lines 177 Making IT work for you: TV Tuner Cardsand Video Clips 178 Expansion Buses 180 Ports 180 Standard Ports 181 Specialised Ports 181 Legacy Ports 182 Cables 182 Power Supply 183 Careers in IT: Computer Technician 183 A Look to the Future: As You Walk out the Door, Don'tForget Your Computer 185 Visual Summary 186 Key Terms 189 Making IT Work for You 192 Explorations 193 Ethics 194 Environment 195 CHAPTER 7: INPUT AND OUTPUT 196 Introduction 198 What Is Input? 198 Keyboard Entry 198 Keyboards 199 Features 199 Pointing Devices 200 Mice 200 Touch Screens 202 Joysticks 202 Stylus 202 Scanning Devices 203 Optical Scanners 203 Card Readers 204 Bar Code Readers 205 Character and Mark Recognition Devices 205 Image Capturing Devices 206 Digital Cameras 206 Digital Video Cameras 206 Audio-Input Devices 207 Voice Recognition Systems 207 Making IT work for you: WebCams andInstant Messaging 208 What Is Output? 210 Monitors 210 Features 210 Flat-Panel Monitors 211 Cathode-Ray Tubes 211 Other Monitors 211 Making IT work for you:using E-Books 213 Printers 214 Features 214 Ink-Jet Printers 215 Laser Printers 215 Other Printers 216 Audio and Video Devices 217 Portable Media Players 217 Combination Input and Output Devices 217 Fax Machines 217 Multifunctional Devices 217 Internet Telephones 218 Careers in IT: Technical Writers 219 A Look to the Future: Crashing through the ForeignLanguage Barrier 220 Visual Summary 221 Key Terms 224 Making IT Work for You 227 Explorations 229 Ethics 230 Environment 231 CHAPTER 8: SECONDARY STORAGE 232 Introduction 234 Storage 234 Hard Disks 235 Internal Hard Disk 236 External Hard Drives 236 Performance Enhancements 237 Optical Discs 238 Compact Disc 238 Digital Versatile Disc 239 Blu-ray Disc 239 Solid-State Storage 240 Solid-State Drives 240 Flash Memory 240 USB Drives 241 Cloud Storage 241 Making IT work for you:Cloud Storage 242 Mass Storage Devices 245 Enterprise Storage System 245 Storage Area Network 246 Careers in IT: Software Engineer 246 A Look to the Future: Your Entire Life Recorded ona Single Disk 247 Visual Summary 248 Key Terms 251 Making IT Work for You 254 Explorations 255 Ethics 256 Environment 257 CHAPTER 9: COMMUNICATIONSAND NETWORKS 258 Introduction 260 Communications 260 Connectivity 260 The Wireless Revolution 261 Communication Systems 261 Communication Channels 262 Physical Connections 262 Wireless Connections 263 Connection Devices 265 Modems 265 Connection Service 266 Data Transmission 267 Bandwidth 267 Protocols 267 Networks 268 Terms 268 Network Types 270 Local Area Networks 270 Home Networks 270 Wireless LAN 271 Personal Area Network 272 Metropolitan Area Networks 272 Wide Area Networks 272 Network Architecture 273 Topologies 273 Making IT work for you: Home Networking 274 Strategies 276 Organisational Networks 277 Internet Technologies 277 Network Security 277 Careers in IT: Network Administrator 279 A Look to the Future: Telepresence Lets You Be Therewithout Actually Being There 280 Visual Summary 281 Key Terms 284 Making IT Work for You 287 Explorations 288 Ethics 289 Environment 290 CHAPTER 10:PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND ETHICS 292 Introduction 294 People 294 Privacy 295 Large Databases 295 Private Networks 298 The Internet and the Web 299 Online Identity 303 Major Laws on Privacy 303 Making IT work for you: Spyware Removal 304 Security 306 Computer Criminals 306 Computer Crime 307 Other Hazards 310 Measures to Protect Computer Security 312 Ethics 315 Copyright and Digital Rights Management 315 Plagiarism 316 Careers in IT: Cryptographer 317 A Look to the Future: A Webcam on EveryCorner 318 Visual Summary 319 Key Terms 322 Making IT Work for You 325 Explorations 326 Ethics 327 Environment 327 CHAPTER 11:YOUR FUTURE AND INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY 328 Introduction 330 Changing Times 330 Technology and Organizations 331 New Products 331 New Enterprises 332 New Customer and Supplier Relationships 332 Technology and People 333334 Cynicism 333 Naivete 333 Frustration 333 Proactivity 333 How You Can Be a Winner 334 Stay Current 334 Maintain Your Computer Competency 335 Develop Professional Contacts 335 Develop Specialties 335 Making IT work for you: Locating JobOpportunities Online 336 Be Alert for Organisational Change 338 Look for Innovative Opportunities 338 Careers in IT 339 A Look to the Future: Maintaining ComputerCompetency and Becoming Proactive 340 Visual Summary 346 Key Terms 348 Making IT Work for You 351 Explorations 352 Ethics 353 The Evolution of the Computer Age 350 The Buyer's Guide: How to Buy Your OwnMicrocomputer System 360 The Upgrader's Guide: How to Upgrade Your Microcomputer System 365 Glossary 3 69 Credits 000 Index 000


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780077538989
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
  • Publisher Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional
  • Edition: 0023-
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 211 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0077538986
  • Publisher Date: 16 Feb 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 285 mm
  • No of Pages: 432
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 862 gr


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