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Discovering Computers ©2018.

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Main Author: Vermaat, Misty.
Other Authors: Sebok, Susan., Freund, Steven.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA : Cengage, 2017.
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Electronic books.
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505 0 |a Cover -- Table of Contents at a Glance -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: Introducing Today's Technologies: Computers, Devices, and the Web -- Today's Technology -- Computers -- Mobile and Game Devices -- Data and Information -- The Web -- Digital Security and Privacy -- Programs and Apps -- Communications and Networks -- Technology Uses -- Technology Users -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 2: Connecting and Communicating Online: The Internet, Websites, and Media -- The Internet -- Connecting to the Internet -- The World Wide Web -- Types of Websites -- Digital Media on the Web -- Other Internet Services -- Netiquette -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating Options for Home and Work -- Computers and Mobile Devices -- Mobile Computers and Desktops -- Servers -- Terminals -- Supercomputers -- Cloud Computing -- Mobile Devices -- Game Devices -- Embedded Computers -- Putting It All Together -- Ports and Connections -- Protecting Hardware -- Health Concerns of Using Technology -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 4: Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools -- Programs and Apps -- Productivity Applications -- Graphics and Media Applications -- Personal Interest Applications -- Communications Applications -- Security Tools -- File, Disk, and System Management Tools -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking. 
505 8 |a Chapter 5: Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy: Threats, Issues, and Defenses -- Digital Security Risks -- Internet and Network Attacks -- Unauthorized Access and Use -- Software Theft -- Information Theft -- Hardware Theft, Vandalism, and Failure -- Backing Up - The Ultimate Safeguard -- Wireless Security -- Ethics and Society -- Information Privacy -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Technology Timeline -- Chapter 6: Computing Components: Processors, Memory, the Cloud, and More -- Inside the Case -- Processors -- Cloud Computing -- Data Representation -- Memory -- Adapters -- Power Supply and Batteries -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 7: Input and Output: Extending Capabilities of Computers and Mobile Devices -- What Is Input? -- Keyboards -- Pointing Devices -- Touch Screens -- Pen Input -- Motion, Voice, and Video Input -- Scanners and Reading Devices -- What Is Output? -- Displays -- Printers -- Other Output Devices -- Assistive Technology Input and Output -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 8: Digital Storage: Preserving Content Locally and on the Cloud -- Storage -- Hard Drives -- Portable Flash Memory Storage -- Cloud Storage -- Optical Discs -- Enterprise Storage -- Other Types of Storage -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 9: Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources -- Operating Systems -- Operating System Functions -- Types of Operating Systems -- Desktop Operating Systems. 
505 8 |a Server Operating Systems -- Mobile Operating Systems -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 10: Communicating Digital Content: Wired and Wireless Networks and Devices -- Communications -- Networks -- Communications Software -- Network Communications Standards and Protocols -- Communications Lines -- Communications Devices -- Home Networks -- Transmission Media -- Physical Transmission Media -- Wireless Transmission Media -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 11: Building Solutions: Database, System, and Application Development Tools -- Databases, Data, and Information -- File Processing Systems and Databases -- Database Management Systems -- System Development -- Application Development Languages and Tools -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Chapter 12: Working in the Enterprise: Systems, Certifications, and Careers -- The Technology Industry -- Information Systems in the Enterprise -- Technology Careers -- Technology Certifications -- Job Searching and Career Planning -- Summary -- Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Focus On: Web Development: Developing Websites: Creating, Formatting, and Publishing Content Online -- Appendix A: Technology Acronyms -- Appendix B: Troubleshooting Computer and Mobile Device Problems -- Index. 
526 0 |a CS240 - Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.)  |z Syllabus Programme 
588 |a Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources. 
590 |a Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2020. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.  
655 4 |a Electronic books. 
700 1 |a Sebok, Susan. 
700 1 |a Freund, Steven. 
720 1 |a Faculty Computer and Mathematical Sciences 
720 1 |a Nur Hayati Abdul Satar  |e Requestor 
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