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For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Today’s Student! Technology in Action engages students by covering topics in a progressive approach and providing rich companion media.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Using Technology to Change the World More Than Just a Job Technology on the World Stage       Political Issues       Human Rights       The Environment       The Digital Divide       ETHICS IN IT: The Digital Divide and the Mobile Bridge Technology and Our Society       Technology Impacts How We Think       How We Connect       How We Consume Technology and Your Life       Boost Your Productivity       Be a Savvy Computer User       Prepare for Your Career       Dig Deeper: Making Reality Even More Real Technology In focus: The History of the PC   Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts Understanding Your Computer       Computers Are Data Processing Devices       Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers       Types of Computers Input Devices       Keyboards       Mice and Other Pointing Devices       Touch Screens       Image Input       Sound Input       ETHICS IN IT: What Is Ethical Computing? Output Devices       Monitors       Printers       Dig Deeper: How Touch Screens Work       Sound Output Processing and Memory on the Motherboard       Memory       Processing Storing Data and Information       Hard Drives       Flash Storage       Optical Storage Connecting Peripherals to the Computer       High-Speed and Data Transfer Ports       Connectivity and Multimedia Ports       Adding Ports: Expansion Cards and Hubs Power Controls Setting It All Up       TRENDS IN IT: Innovations in Printing   Chapter 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources The Origin of the Internet The Internet and How It Works Communicating and Collaborating Through the Internet       Social Networking       E-Mail       Instant Messaging       Weblogs (Blogs) and Video Logs (Vlogs)       Wikis       Podcasts and Webcasts Web Entertainment       TRENDS IN IT: The Internet Makes Business Startups Affordable Conducting Business over the Internet: E-Commerce       E-Commerce Safeguards Accessing the Web: Web Browsers Getting Around the Web: URLs, Hyperlinks, and Other Tools       URLs       Hyperlinks and Beyond       Favorites, Live Bookmarks, and Tagging Searching the Web Effectively       Search Engines       Evaluating Web Sites       ETHICS IN IT: Plagiarism and Copyright Violation: What Can You Borrow from the Internet?       Dig Deeper: Discovering the Semantic Web Technology In focus: Information Technology Ethics   Chapter 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play The Nuts and Bolts of Software Web-Based Applications Productivity Software for Home and Office       Word Processing Software       Spreadsheet Software       Presentation Software       Database Software       Note Taking Software       Personal Information Manager (PIM) Software       Productivity Software Features       Software Suites       Personal Financial Software Business Software for Home and Office       Home Business Software       Large Business Software       Specialized Business Software Media Software for Home       Digital Image Editing Software       Digital Audio Software       Dig Deeper: How Cloud Computing Works       Digital Video Editing Software       Media Management Software Software for Home       Gaming Software       Educational Software       Drawing Software      TRENDS IN IT: “There’s an App for That!” Buying Software       Software Licenses       ETHICS IN IT: Can I Borrow Software That I Don’t Own?       Pre-Installed Software       Discounted Software       Freeware and Shareware       Software Versions and System Requirements Installing, Uninstalling, and Starting Software Getting Help with Software   Chapter 5: Using System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management System Software Basics Types of Operating Systems       Real-Time Operating Systems       Operating Systems for Networks, Servers, and Mainframes       Operating Systems for Mobile Devices       Operating Systems for Personal Computers What the Operating System Does       The User Interface       TRENDS IN IT: Open Source Software: Why Isn’t Everyone Using Linux?       Processor Management       ETHICS IN IT: Sugar: The Sweet OS for Every Child       Memory and Storage Management       Hardware and Peripheral Device Management       Software Application Coordination The Boot Process: Starting Your Computer       Step : Activating BIOS       Step : Performing the Power-On Self-Test       Step : Loading the Operating System       Step : Checking Further Configurations and Customizations       Handling Errors in the Boot Process The Desktop and Window Features       Organizing Your Computer: File Management       Organizing Your Files       Viewing and Sorting Files and Folders       Naming Files       Working with Files Utility Programs       Display Utilities       The Programs and Features Utility       File Compression Utilities       System Maintenance Utilities       System Restore and Backup Utilities       Dig Deeper: How Disk Defragmenter Utilities Work       The Task Scheduler Utility       Accessibility Utilities Technology In focus: Computing Alternatives   Chapter 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System Your Ideal Computer Evaluating the CPU Subsystem Evaluating the Memory Subsystem: RAM       Adding RAM Evaluating the Storage Subsystem       Hard Drive       Optical Storage       Dig Deeper: How a Mechanical Hard Drive Works Evaluating the Video Subsystem       Video Cards Evaluating the Audio Subsystem       Sound Card Evaluating System Reliability       ETHICS IN IT: Free (as in Speech, not Beer) Making the Final Decision      TRENDS IN IT: Thunderbolt   Chapter 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices Networking Fundamentals Network Architectures       Describing Networks Based on Network Administration       Describing Networks Based on Distance Network Components       Transmission Media       Network Adapters       ETHICS IN IT: Sharing Your Internet Connection with Your Neighbors: Legal?       Ethical? Safe?       Network Navigation Devices       Networking Software Connecting to the Internet       Broadband Connections       Dial-Up Connections       Choosing the Right Internet Connection Option Home Networks       Ethernet Home Networks       Home Network Cabling       Wired and Wireless on One Network Configuring Home Network Equipment       Routers and Switches: Moving Data Around Your Network       Connecting Devices to Routers Securing Wireless Networks Connecting Devices to Networks       Connecting Computers       Network-Ready Devices       Digital Entertainment Devices on a Network       Specialized Home Networking Devices Configuring Software for Your Home Network       Windows Configuration       TRENDS IN IT: Where Should You Stone Your Files? The Cloud is Calling       Wireless Node Configuration and Testing       Troubleshooting Network Problems Technology In focus: Under the Hood   Chapter 8: Digital Lifestyle: Managing Digital Data and Devices A Digital Lifestyle Digital Telephony       Cell Phones and Smartphones       How Cellular Works       Cell Phone Components       Synchronizing       Text Messaging       Mobile Internet       Cell Phone/Smartphone Security       Voice over Internet Protocol Digital Media and Information       Digital Publishing       Digital Music       Digital Photography       Digital Video       ETHICS IN IT: Managing Your Copyrights: Copyleft Might Simplify Your Life       Digital Navigation       Digital Convergence       TRENDS IN IT: Near Field Communication   Chapter 9: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices Cybercrime Computer Threats: Computer Viruses       Types of Viruses       Virus Classifications Computer Safeguard: Antivirus Software and Software Updates Computer Threats: Hackers Restricting Access to Your Digital Assets       Dig Deeper: Computer Forensics: How It Works Managing Online Annoyances Protecting Yourself    from Yourself! Protecting Your Physical Computing Assets Technology In focus: Careers in IT Glossary Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780132838634
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Depth: 25
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 528
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: Introductory
  • Width: 273 mm
  • ISBN-10: 013283863X
  • Publisher Date: 15 Mar 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: 9 Rev ed
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Weight: 988 gr


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