Technology in action

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Evans, Alan [ (Alan D.)] (Author), Martin, Kendall (Author), Poatsy, Mary Anne (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Jersey : Pearson Prentice Hall , c2008
Edition:4th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Why computers matter to you: becoming computer fluent
  • 2. Looking at computers: understanding the parts
  • 3. Using the internet: making the most of the web's resources
  • 4. Application software: programs that let you work and play
  • 5. Using systems software: the operating systems, utility programs, and file management
  • 6. Understanding and assessing hardware: evaluating your system
  • 7. Networking and security: connecting computers and keeping them safe from hackers and viruses
  • 8. Mobile computing: keeping your data on hand
  • 9. Behind the scenes: a closer look at system hardware
  • 10. Behind the scenes: software programming
  • 11. Behind the scenes: databases and information systems
  • 12. Behind the scenes: networking and security
  • 13. Behind the scenes: the internet: how it works