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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... Disk Anatomy Interactive In this Sound Byte. ▸ Mary Anne ▸ Documents ▸ FIGURE 5.29 The Extraction Wizard in ... Disk Cleanup for OS ( C :) Disk Cleanup More Options You can use Disk Cleanup to free up to 3.36 GB of disk space on OS ( C ...
... Disk Anatomy Interactive In this Sound Byte. ▸ Mary Anne ▸ Documents ▸ FIGURE 5.29 The Extraction Wizard in ... Disk Cleanup for OS ( C :) Disk Cleanup More Options You can use Disk Cleanup to free up to 3.36 GB of disk space on OS ( C ...
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... Disk defragmenter regroups related pieces of files on the hard disk , allowing the OS to work more efficiently . You can find the Windows Disk Defragmenter utility under System Tools in the Accessories folder of the Start menu . Using ...
... Disk defragmenter regroups related pieces of files on the hard disk , allowing the OS to work more efficiently . You can find the Windows Disk Defragmenter utility under System Tools in the Accessories folder of the Start menu . Using ...
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... disk drive stores files . A hard disk drive is composed of several platters , or round thin plates of metal , that are covered with a special magnetic coating that records the data . The platters are about 3.5 inches in diameter and are ...
... disk drive stores files . A hard disk drive is composed of several platters , or round thin plates of metal , that are covered with a special magnetic coating that records the data . The platters are about 3.5 inches in diameter and are ...
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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