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Evans, Alan, (Alan D.)

Technology in Action / Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy. - SECOND EDITION - xxxi, 614 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes index.

Ch. 1 Why computers matter to you: becoming computer fluent
ch. 2 Looking at computers: understanding the parts
The history of the PC
ch. 3 Using the internet : making the most of the Web's resources
ch. 4 Application software: programs that let you work and play
Digital entertainment
ch. 5 Using system software: the operating system, utility programs, and file management
ch. 6 Evaluating your system: understanding and assessing hardware
ch. 7 Networking and security: connecting computers and keeping them safe from hackers and viruses
Protecting your computer and backing up your data
ch. 8 Mobile computing: keeping your data on hand
ch. 9 Behind the scenes: inside the system unit
ch. 10 Behind the scenes: software programming
ch. 11 Behind the scenes: Databases and information systems
ch. 12 Behind the scenes: networking and security
ch. 13 Behind the scenes: the Internet: how it works
Careers in it.

ISBN: 0131489046 RM310.87 9780131489042

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Computer science.
Information technology.
Computer networks.

Dewey Class. No.: 004.16