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** This is a Spanish edition of Technology in Action, which is available through our Custom PHIT database program for instructors looking for course materials in Spanish.
In today’s technological age, computer literacy is important for everyone, and now learning the basics is easier than ever. A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Today’s Student! Technology in Action engages students by combining a unique teaching approach with rich companion media. The sixth edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in computer technology. New interactive learning tools have also been added to enhance student engagement.
Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Literate; The History of the PC; Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts; Using the Internet; Ethics; Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play; Using System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management; Understanding and Assessing Hardware; Networking and Security: Hackers and Viruses; Protecting Your Computer and Backing Up Your Data; Mobile Computing; Digital Entertainment; System Hardware; Software Programming; Databases and Information Systems; Networking and Security; The Internet: How It Works
With an array of fun and engaging learning tools, Technology in Action teaches students computer fundamentals, from learning Microsoft Office to setting up their own home network.
** This is a Spanish edition of Technology in Action, which is available through our Custom PHIT database program for instructors looking for course materials in Spanish.
Chapter 1
Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Literate
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The History of the PC
Chapter 2
Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
Chapter 3
Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources
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Information Technology Ethics
Chapter 4
Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
Chapter 5
Using System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management.. 206
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Computing Alternatives
Chapter 6
Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
Chapter 7
Networking and Security: Connecting Computers and Keeping Them Safe from Hackers and Viruses
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Protecting Your Computer and Backing Up Your Data
Chapter 8
Mobile Computing: Keeping Your Data on Hand
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Digital Entertainment
Chapter 9
Behind the Scenes: A Closer Look at System Hardware
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Careers in IT
Chapter 10
Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
Chapter 11
Behind the Scenes: Databases andInformation Systems
Chapter 12
Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security
Chapter 13
Behind the Scenes: The Internet: How It Works
Glossary
Index
Credits
Overview
** This is a Spanish edition of Technology in Action, which is available through our Custom PHIT database program for instructors looking for course materials in Spanish.
In today’s technological age, computer literacy is important for everyone, and now learning the basics is easier than ever. A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Today’s Student! Technology in Action engages students by combining a unique teaching approach with rich companion ...