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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10013283863X
ISBN-139780132838634
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038288570
Product Key Features
Number of Pages528 Pages
Publication NameTechnology in Action
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeneral, Hardware / Personal Computers / General
Publication Year2012
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorAlan R. Evans, Mary Anne S. Poatsy, Kendall Martin
Subject AreaComputers
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight34.9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width10.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number9
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal004.16
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentChapter 1: Using Technology to Change the World More Than Just a Job Technology on the World Stage Political Issues Human Rights The Environment The Digital Divide ETHICS IN IT: The Digital Divide and the Mobile Bridge Technology and Our Society Technology Impacts How We Think How We Connect How We Consume Technology and Your Life Boost Your Productivity Be a Savvy Computer User Prepare for Your Career Dig Deeper: Making Reality Even More Real Technology In focus: The History of the PC Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts Understanding Your Computer Computers Are Data Processing Devices Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers Types of Computers Input Devices Keyboards Mice and Other Pointing Devices Touch Screens Image Input Sound Input ETHICS IN IT: What Is Ethical Computing? Output Devices Monitors Printers Dig Deeper: How Touch Screens Work Sound Output Processing and Memory on the Motherboard Memory Processing Storing Data and Information Hard Drives Flash Storage Optical Storage Connecting Peripherals to the Computer High-Speed and Data Transfer Ports Connectivity and Multimedia Ports Adding Ports: Expansion Cards and Hubs Power Controls Setting It All Up TRENDS IN IT: Innovations in Printing Chapter 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web''s Resources The Origin of the Internet The Internet and How It Works Communicating and Collaborating Through the Internet Social Networking E-Mail Instant Messaging Weblogs (Blogs) and Video Logs (Vlogs) Wikis Podcasts and Webcasts Web Entertainment TRENDS IN IT: The Internet Makes Business Startups Affordable Conducting Business over the Internet: E-Commerce E-Commerce Safeguards Accessing the Web: Web Browsers Getting Around the Web: URLs, Hyperlinks, and Other Tools URLs Hyperlinks and Beyond Favorites, Live Bookmarks, and Tagging Searching the Web Effectively Search Engines Evaluating Web Sites ETHICS IN IT: Plagiarism and Copyright Violation: What Can You Borrow from the Internet? Dig Deeper: Discovering the Semantic Web Technology In focus: Information Technology Ethics Chapter 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play The Nuts and Bolts of Software Web-Based Applications Productivity Software for Home and Office Word Processing Software Spreadsheet Software Presentation Software Database Software Note Taking Software Personal Information Manager (PIM) Software Productivity Software Features Software Suites Personal Financial Software Business Software for Home and Office Home Business Software Large Business Software Specialized Business Software Media Software for Home Digital Image Editing Software Digital Audio Software Dig Deeper: How Cloud Computing Works Digital Video Editing Software Media Management Software Software for Home Gaming Software Educational Software Drawing Software TRENDS IN IT: "There''s an App for That!" Buying Software Software Licenses ETHICS IN IT: Can I Borrow Software That I Don''t Own? Pre-Installed Software Discounted Software Freeware and Shareware Software Versions and System Requirements Installing, Uninstalling, and Starting Software Getting Help with Software Chapter 5: Using System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management System Software Basics Types of Operating Systems Real-Time Operating Systems Operating Systems for Networks, Servers, and Mainframes Operating Systems for Mobile Devices Operating Systems for Personal Computers What the Operating System Does The User Interface TRENDS IN IT: Open Source Software: Why Isn''t Everyone Using Linux? Processor Management ETHICS IN IT: Sugar: The Sweet OS for Every Child Memory and Storage Management Hardware and Peripheral Device Management
SynopsisFor introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Today s Student "Technology in Action" engages students by covering topics in a progressive approach and providing rich companion media.", For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Today's Student! Technology in Action engages students by covering topics in a progressive approach and providing rich companion media.