Technology in action /
Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Ane Poatsy
- 2nd edition
- Upper saddle river N.J : Pearson, 2006
- xxiv, 430p. : col.ill. ; 28 cm.
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.
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Computer science Information technology Computers Application