Technology in action / Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Ane Poatsy

Table of content

Chapter 1. Why computers matter to you: Becoming computer fluent
Becoming a savvy computer User and consumer
Being prepared for your career
Getting ready for the technology of tomorrow
Understanding challenges facing a digital society
etc

Chapter 2. Looking at computers understanding parts
Your computer's Hardware
Input devices
Output devices
Monitors
System unit
etc

Chapter 3. Using the internet: making the most of web's resources
Internet Basics
Finding an internet service provider
Navigating the Web: Web browsers
Getting around the Web: URLs, Hyperlinks and other tools
Searching the Web: Search engines and subject directories
etc

Chapter 4. Application software: Programs that let you work and play
The nuts and bolts of software
Productivity software
Financial and business-related software
Graphics and Multimedia software
etc

Chapter 5. Using system software: The operating system, utility programs, and file management
System software basics
Operating system categories
Desktop operating systems
What operating system does
The boot process: Starting your computer
etc

Chapter 6. Evaluating your system: understanding and assessing hardware
To buy or Upgrade: That is the question
What is your ideal computer
Assessing your hardware: Evaluating your system
Evaluating the CPU Subsystem
Evaluating the video Subsystem
etc

Chapter 7. Networking and security: Connecting computers and keeping them safe from hackers and viruses
Networking fundamentals
Network architecture
Network components
Types of peer-to-peer Networks
etc

Chapter 8. Mobile computing: Keeping your data on hand
Mobile computing: Is it right for you?
Mobile computing devices
Paging devices
Cellular phones
MP3 Players
etc

Chapter 9. Behind the scenes: Inside the system unit
Digital data: Switches and bits
The CPU: Processing Digital Information
Ram : The next level of temporary storage
etc

Includes index : p. 407 - 421.