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Technology impacts every aspect of life and choices are endless. As a college student, you need to know how to evaluate devices, choose apps, maintain a compelling online reputation, and lock down digital security. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2018, COMPREHENSIVE goes beyond the intuitive "how-to" of apps and social media to delve into the broad concepts that are guiding current technologies such as self-driving cars, virtual reality, file sharing torrents, encrypted communications, photo forensics, and the Internet of Things. Numerous illustrations and interactive features in this complete book make mastering technical topics a breeze with a learning path that is structured with you, today's busy student, in mind. This edition offers an insightful overview of what every college student should know about using technology to complete your education, launch a successful career, and engage in issues that shape today's world.

Table of Contents:
Module 1 16 DIGITAL CONTENT 18 SECTION A: Digital Basics 19 Data Representation Basics 21 Representing Numbers 22 Representing Text 25 Bits and Bytes 26 Compression 29 SECTION B: Digital Sound 30 Digital Audio Basics 32 Digital Audio File Formats 34 MIDI 36 Digitized Speech 38 SECTION C: Bitmap Graphics 39 Bitmap Basics 42 Bitmap Data Representation 44 Image Compression 46 Modifying Bitmap Images 48 Panoramic and 360 Images 49 Stereoscopy 51 SECTION D: Vector Graphics 52 Vector Graphics Basics 55 Vector Tools 56 3D Graphics 58 Vectors and Virtual Reality 60 SECTION E: Digital Video 61 Digital Video Basics 65 Video Compression 66 Video File Formats 68 Digital Video Variations 70 ISSUE: what is Fair Use? 72 Information Tools: Photo Forensics 74 Technology IN CONTEXT: Film 76 Module ACTIVITIES 81 Lab: The DigitalWorld with Eyes Shut Module 2 82 DIGITAL DEVICES 84 SECTION A: Device Basics 85 Computers 87 Circuits and Chips 89 Components 91 Maintenance 94 SECTION B: Device Options 95 Enterprise Computers 96 Personal Computers 98 Niche Devices 99 Choosing a Digital Device 104 SECTION C: Processors and Memory 105 Microprocessors 107 How Processors Work 110 Performance 113 Random Access Memory 114 Read-only Memory 116 SECTION D: Storage 117 Storage Basics 119 Magnetic Storage Technology 121 Optical Storage Technology 122 Solid State Storage Technology 123 Cloud Storage 125 Backup 129 SECTION E: Input and Output 130 Add-on Gadgets 131 Expansion Ports 134 Bluetooth 135 Device Drivers 136 Display Devices 140 Printers 142 Things 144 Autonomous Vehicles 146 ISSUE: Where does all the ewaste go? 148 Information tools: FINDING THE RIGHT STUFF 150 Technology IN CONTEXT: Military 152 Module ACTIVITIES 157 Lab: What’s Going On in There? Module 3 158 NETWORKS 160 SECTION A: Network Basics 161 Communication Systems 162 Communication Channels 166 Network Topology 168 Network Nodes 170 Communication Protocols 172 SECTION B: The Internet 173 Background 175 Internet Infrastructure 176 Packets 179 Internet Addresses 182 Domain Names 186 SECTION C: Internet Access 187 Connection Basics 192 Cable Internet Service 193 Telephone Network Internet Service 195 Satellite Internet Service 196 Mobile Broadband Service 198 Wi-Fi Hotspots 200 SECTION D: Local Area Networks 201 LAN Basics 203 Ethernet 205 Wi-Fi 207 Set Up Your Own Network 211 Network Monitoring 212 IoT Networks 214 SECTION E: File Sharing 215 File Sharing Basics 216 Accessing LAN Files 219 Sharing Your Files 222 Internet-based Sharing 224 Torrents 226 ISSUE: Who will Control the Internet? 228 Information Tools: Fact Checking 230 Technology IN CONTEXT: Education 232 Module ACTIVITIES 237 Lab: Hack Your Net Module 4 240 THE WEB 242 SECTION A: Web Basics 243 Web Overview 244 Evolution 246 Web Sites 247 Hypertext Links 249 URLs 254 SECTION B: Browsers 255 Browser Basics 258 Customization 262 Browser Cache 266 SECTION C: HTML 267 HTML Basics 269 HTML Editing Tools 272 CSS 274 Dynamic Web Pages 276 Site Creation 278 SECTION D: HTTP 279 HTTP Basics 281 Cookies 284 HTTPS 286 SECTION E: Search Engines 287 Search Engine Basics 292 Formulating Searches 295 Search Privacy 296 Using Web-based Source Material 298 ISSUE: Who is Tracking You? 300 Information Tools: Citations 302 Technology IN CONTEXT: Fashion Industry 304 Module ACTIVITIES 309 Lab: Design Your Home Page Module 5 310 SOCIAL MEDIA 312 SECTION A: Social Networking 313 The Social Media Mix 316 Social Networking Evolution 317 Social Networking Basics 319 Geosocial Networking 321 Social Network Analytics 324 SECTION B: Content Communities 325 Evolution 327 Media Content Communities 329 Intellectual Property 331 Creative Commons 334 SECTION C: Blogs AND More 335 Blogs 338 Microblogs 340 Wikis 344 SECTION D: Online Communication 345 Communication Matrix 346 Email 351 Online Chat 352 Voice and Video over IP 354 SECTION E: Social Media Values 355 Identity 357 Reputation 360 Privacy 364 ISSUE: when do online avatars die? 366 Information Tools: Media Attribut


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781305951495
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Course Technology Inc
  • Edition: 0020-
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 276 mm
  • Weight: 2063 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1305951492
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jul 2017
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 35 mm
  • No of Pages: 952
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: Comprehensive
  • Width: 215 mm


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