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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Visualizing Technology covers all of the traditional topics taught in a Computer Concepts, Digital Literacy, or Computer Literacy course, but in a non-traditional way that is more appealing to visual and kinesthetic learners. With an innovative and easy to read writing style, Visualizing Technology teaches readers the basics of using a computer, from File Management to Hardware and Software and the Internet. Visualizing Technology is unlike any textbook you’ve seen before. You won’t find pages full of long paragraphs. Instead, you’ll find a highly visual, magazine-style layout with images used creatively to represent concepts, making them easy to remember; chapters organized as articles with catchy headlines; and all the details needed but in bite-size chunks of text written the way students are hardwired to think. You’ll also find coverage of ethics, green computing, and careers in every chapter, and the content is modular, so you can use this book the way you teach your course.    Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below:   0133894649 / 9780133894646 Visualizing Technology, Introductory & MyITLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 013383106X / 9780133831061 Visualizing Technology, Introductory 0133880931 / 9780133880939 MyITLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Visualizing Technology   MyITLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents Chapter 1 What Is a Computer? WHAT DOES A COMPUTER DO? Objective 1. Explain the Functions of a Computer   · Necessity Is the Mother of Invention · The Information Processing Cycle · How To Use QR Codes (Android and iOS)   A BRIEF HISTORY OF COMPUTERS Objective 2. Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware   · Histor y of Computers   o First-generation computers   o Second-generation computers   o Third-generation computers   · o Moore Fourth-generation computers ’s Law BITS AND BYTES Objective 3. Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Codes   · Binary Code · Measuring data LET’S GET PERSONAL Objective 4.   List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers   · Desktop Computers · Notebook Computers · MAC OR PC? · Ergonomics   BEYOND THE DESKTOP Objective 5. Give Examples of Other Personal Computing Devices   · Mobile Devices o Smartphones and tablets o Gps and wearables · Video Game Systems · How to Capture a Screenshot of Your Desktop   MULTIUSER COMPUTERS Objective 6. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser Computers   · Servers · Supercomputers · Distributed and Grid Computing   COMPUTERS ARE EVERYWHERE — UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING Objective 7. Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence   · Embedded Computers · Convergence   GREEN COMPUTING: Smart Homes   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Bioinformatics   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects       Chapter 2 Application Software MAKING BUSINESS WORK Objective 1. Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software   · Office Suites o Word processing o Spreadsheet software o Presentation software o Database software o Personal information manager · Other Types Of Business Software o  Financial o  Document management o  Project management   MAKING IT PERSONAL Objective 2. Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software   · Office Applications · Finance and Tax Preparation Software · Entertainment and Multimedia Software o  Media management o  Video and photo editing o  Games · Educational and Reference Software o  Trip planning o  Genealogy o  Home and landscape design · Portable Apps · How To Create a Document Using WordPad or TextEdit   WILL IT RUN? Objective 3. Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility   · Your System Specs · System Requirements   WHERE TO GET IT Objective 4. Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software   · Licensing · Free or Fee · Sources of Software o  Retail brick-and-mortar stores o  Retail websites o  Publisher websites o  Software download websites   YOUR HEAD IN THE CLOUD Objective 5. Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing   · Cloud Computing o  Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) o  Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) o  Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) · How To Edit Photos with Photoshop Express Editor Online MANAGING SOFTWARE ON YOUR SYSTEM Objective 6. Install, Uninstall, and Update Software   · Installing Software · Updating and Uninstalling Software   GREEN COMPUTING: Online and Downloaded Programs vs. Store-Bought Software   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Software Trainers   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects       Chapter 3 File Management A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Objective 1. Create Folders to Organize Files   · Navigating Your Computer o  File Explorer o  The Windows user folder o  Windows libraries o  Apple OS X Finder and folders o  Mobile devices and file storage · Creating and Using Folders · How To Organize Your Files   WHAT’S IN A NAME? Objective 2. Explain the Importance of File Extensions   · File Names and Extensions · File Properties   BACK IT UP Objective 3. Explain the Importance of Backing Up Files   · Windows Backup · OS X Time Machine · Other Backup Software · Backup to the Cloud · Cloud Storage   SHRINK IT Objective 4. Demonstrate How To Compress Files   · Types of File Compression · Working with File Compression · How To Create a Compressed (Zipped) Folder IT’S ALWAYS IN THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK Objective 5. Use Advanced Search Options to Locate Files   · Using Windows to Search For Files · Searching In OS X · Using Boolean Logic to Refine Searches   THAT’S NOT THE PROGRAM I WANT TO OPEN THIS FILE TYPE Objective 6. Change the Default Program Associated With a File Type   · Setting Program Defaults · Managing File Type Associations   GREEN COMPUTING: The Paperless Office   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Certification of Federal Records Management   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects       Chapter 4 Hardware THE CPU: THE BRAINS OF THE OPERATION · Instruction Cycle · CPU Performance o  Parallel processing o  Pipelining · Cooling System: Air Conditioning for the Processor   Objective 1. Explain the Function of a CPU   GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM UNIT AND MOTHERBOARD Objective 2. Identify the Parts of a System Unit and Motherboard   · The Motherboard o  Expansion cards o  Data buses o  Ports and connectors o  BIOS · Memory o  Random access memory o  Cache memory   A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Objective 3. Compare Storage Devices   · Optical Discs o  CDs o  DVDs o  Blu-ray · Solid-State Storage o  Flash drives, SSDs o  Memory cards · Hard Drives · How To Assess Your Computer Hardware   WHAT GOES IN… Objective 4. List and Describe Common Input Devices   · Keyboards · The Mouse and Other Pointing Devices o  Mouse o  Touchpad o  Touch input · Digital Cameras and Webcams · Scanners o  Optical scanners o  RFID scanners, magnetic strip readers, and near field communication o  Biometric scanners · Microphones and Game Controllers   …MUST COME OUT Objective 5. List and Describe Essential Video and Audio Output Devices   · Video Output Devices o  Monitors o  Projectors o  Video cards · Audio Output Devices o  Speakers o  Headphones o  Sound cards   PICK A PRINTER Objective 6. Compare Various Types of Printers   · Inkjet Printers · Photo Printers · Dye-Sublimation Printers · Thermal Printers · Laser Printers · Multifunction Devices · Plotters and 3d Printers · How To Manage Printing on Your Computer ADAPTATION: MAKING TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR YOU Objective 7. Explain and Provide Examples of Adaptive Technology   · Adaptive Input Devices · Adaptive Output Devices   COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE Objective 8. Discuss Important Communication Devices   · Network Adapters · Modems · Fax Devices   GREEN COMPUTING: Shop Smart   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Computer Sales   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects       Chapter 5 System Software Objective   WHO’S THE BOSS? Objective 1. Explain What an Operating System Does   · Provides User Interface · Manages Resources · Manages and Controls Hardware · Interacts With Software · How To Examine and Update Your Printer Driver   RUNNING THE SHOW ON PERSONAL COMPUTERS Objective 2. Compare Desktop Operating Systems   · Windows · Mac · Linux   MAKE YOUR OS WORK FOR YOU Objective 3. Configure a Desktop Operating System   · Configuring Your OS · How To Keep Your Desktop OS Up To Date   SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU Objective 4. Compare Specialized Operating Systems   · Embedded Operating Systems THE NOS KNOWS Objective 5. Compare the Most Common Network Operating Systems   · Comparing Modern Network Operating Systems   UTILITIES YOU SHOULD USE Objective 6. List and Explain Important Disk Utility Software   · Why Use Utilities? · Utilities for Disk Health o  Disk Checking o  Optimize Drives o  Disk Cleanup   GREEN COMPUTING: Power Management   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Help Desk   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects       Chapter 6 Digital Devices and Multimedia DIGITAL CAMERA BASICS Objective 1. Explain the Features of Digital Cameras   · Key Features o  Resolution o  Storage o  Lenses · Types of Digital Cameras o  Point-and-shoot o  Compact system cameras o  Digital single lens reflex (DSLR)   BRIDGING THE GAP: TRANSFERRING PHOTOS Objective 2. Compare Methods for Transferring Images from a Digital Camera   · Memory Cards · USB or FireWire Cable · Wireless Transfer · Transferring To the Cloud   A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: EDITING, PRINTING, AND SHARING PHOTOS Objective 3. Identify Several Ways to Edit and Print Photos   · Editing Photos o  Editing software o  Online editing · Printing and Sharing Photos o  Image file formats o  Pictbridge o  Kiosks o  Online printing and sharing · How To Edit a Photo   MAKING SENSE OF SOUND Objective 4. Recognize Important Audio File Types   · Audio File Types · Media Software · Speech Recognition   LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Objective 5. Describe Several Ways to Create Videos   · Screen Capture · Webcams and Video Conferencing · Webcasting and Streaming Video · Video Cameras · Sharing Video o  Video editing o  YouTube · How To Edit Videos Using the YouTube Video Editor   ON THE MOVE WITH TECHNOLOGY Objective 6. Compare Portable Media Players, Tablets, and Smartphones   · Portable Media Players · Smartphones · Tablets o  E-readers GREEN COMPUTING: E-Waste CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Health Care MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects       Chapter 7 The Internet INTERNET TIMELINE Objective 1. Recognize the Importance of the Internet   · How It All Got Started · World Wide Web · Internet2   GET CONNECTED Objective 2. Compare Types of Internet Connections   · How Do You Get Connected? o  Dial-up o  Broadband o  Wireless · Connecting Without a Computer?   SURF’S UP Objective 3. Compare Popular Web Browsers   · Browsers o  Internet Explorer o  Firefox o  Chrome o  Safari o  Mobile browsers · Configuring Your Web Browser o  Setting the home page o  Setting the search providers · Add-Ons, Plug-Ins, and Toolbars · How To Manage Browser Home page, Favorites, and Search   NAVIGATING THE NET Objective 4. Demonstrate How to Navigate the Web   o  Web Addresses o  Smart Searching o  How To Use Google Drive   WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Objective 5. Discuss How to Evaluate the Credibility of Information Found On the Web   o  Who Wrote It? o  What About the Design?   GREEN COMPUTING: Telecommuting To Save   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Web Designer   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects Chapter 8 Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web TALK TO ME Objectives 1. Compare Different Forms of Synchronous Online Communication   · Chat and IM · VoIP   LEAVE A MESSAGE Objectives 2. Compare Different Forms of Asynchronous Online Communication   · How Do You Read and Send Email? · Text and Multimedia Messaging · Forums and Discussion Boards   THERE’S A PLACE FOR EVERYONE . . . Objectives 3. Discuss the Impact of Social Media in Society   · Social Network Sites o  Facebook o  Business social networks o  Virtual worlds · Social Video, Image, and Music Sites · How To Create a LinkedIn Profile   GET YOUR WORD OUT · Objectives 4. Locate User-Generated Content in the Form of a Blog or Podcast · Blogs · Podcasts · RSS · How To Create a Blog with Blogger   THE WISDOM OF THE CROWD Objectives 5. Discuss How Wikis and Other Social Media Sites Rely on the Wisdom of the Crowd   · Wikis · Social Review Sites · Social Bookmarking and News Sites   E-COMMERCE Objectives 6. Explain the Influence of Social Media on E-Commerce   · Types of E-Commerce · How Safe Is My Credit Card?   GREEN COMPUTING: Raising Social Awareness   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Blogger   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects     Chapter 9 Networks and Communication FROM SNEAKERNET TO HOTSPOTS Objective 1. Discuss the Importance of Computer Networks   · Peer-To-Peer Networks · Client-Server Networks · How To Share Files and Printers Using a Windows Homegroup   LANS AND WANS Objective 2. Compare Different Types of LANS and WANS   · Small Networks · LAN topologies · Large Networks   HARDWARE Objective 3. List and Describe the Hardware Used In both Wired and Wireless Networks   · Network Adapters · Network Hardware   SOFTWARE AND PROTOCOLS Objective 4. List and Describe Network Software and Protocols   · Peer-To-Peer Network Software · Client-Server Network Software · Network Protocols · How To Examine Network and Sharing Settings   PROTECTING YOUR NETWORK · Objective 5. Explain How to Protect a Network · Layer 1: The Fence · Layer 2: Door Locks · Layer 3: Alarm Systems · Layer 4: Guard Dogs   GREEN COMPUTING: Server Virtualization   CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Network Administrator   MindMap, Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133831399
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0133831396
  • Publisher Date: 28 Oct 2018
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)


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