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Discovering Computers ©2018.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vermaat, Misty.
Other Authors: Sebok, Susan., Freund, Steven.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA : Cengage, 2017.
Subjects:
Electronic books.
Online Access:View fulltext via EzAccess
Table of Contents:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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