Technology in ActionIn 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. Student CD is included with every text, containing:
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. |
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... designed for systems with a specific purpose and response time ( such as robotic machinery ) . Single - user , single- task OSS are designed for computers on which one user is performing one task at a time ( such as PDAs ) . Single ...
... designed for systems with a specific purpose and response time ( such as robotic machinery ) . Single - user , single- task OSS are designed for computers on which one user is performing one task at a time ( such as PDAs ) . Single ...
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... designed slots on a notebook . However , most new notebooks include built - in Ethernet adapters . How are nodes connected on wired Ethernet networks ? The most popular transmission media option for wired Ethernet networks is unshielded ...
... designed slots on a notebook . However , most new notebooks include built - in Ethernet adapters . How are nodes connected on wired Ethernet networks ? The most popular transmission media option for wired Ethernet networks is unshielded ...
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... designed to help move three - dimensional graphics data quickly ; AGP buses establish a direct pathway between the graphics card and main memory so that data does not have to travel on the Peripheral Component Interconnect ( PCI ) bus ...
... designed to help move three - dimensional graphics data quickly ; AGP buses establish a direct pathway between the graphics card and main memory so that data does not have to travel on the Peripheral Component Interconnect ( PCI ) bus ...
Contents
Contents at a Glance Sixth Edition | 2 |
TECHNOLOGY IN FOCUS | 32 |
The History of the PC | 36 |
Copyright | |
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Go!: Technology in Action Alan D. Evans,Kendall E. Martin,Mary Anne Poatsy No preview available - 2009 |
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