Technology in ActionThis volume focuses on what tasks students can accomplish with their PC and what skills they can apply immediately in the workplace and at home. This introduction to computers and computing addresses topics such as -- examining why it's important to be computer fluent and how computers impact our society; examining the basic components of the computer; connecting to the Internet; exploring software; learning the operating system and personalizing the computer; evaluating and upgrading the PC; exploring home networking and keeping the computer safe from hackers; going mobile with cell phones, PDAs, Tablet PCs, and laptops; and going behind the scenes, looking at hardware in more detail. This work is packaged with a multimedia program on CD-ROM to reinforce the material taught in the text. |
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... Screen Saver , and then the Desktop tab . Locate and select the image you want to use and the background changes immediately . Do I really need to use a screen saver ? Screen savers are animated images that appear on a computer monitor ...
... Screen Saver , and then the Desktop tab . Locate and select the image you want to use and the background changes immediately . Do I really need to use a screen saver ? Screen savers are animated images that appear on a computer monitor ...
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... Screen Keyboard --demor a basis File Keyboard Settings Help 5 Heading 1 The on - screen keyboard enables users with limited finger mobility to manipulate keys with the mouse or other device econom --entert esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F9 F10 F11 F12 ...
... Screen Keyboard --demor a basis File Keyboard Settings Help 5 Heading 1 The on - screen keyboard enables users with limited finger mobility to manipulate keys with the mouse or other device econom --entert esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F9 F10 F11 F12 ...
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... screen display , but the screen resolution has been increased to 1,024 x 768. Notice you can see more of each application . X X the advantages of the LCD are worth the extra money , you may want to upgrade . Another factor you need to ...
... screen display , but the screen resolution has been increased to 1,024 x 768. Notice you can see more of each application . X X the advantages of the LCD are worth the extra money , you may want to upgrade . Another factor you need to ...
Contents
Chapter | 2 |
Understanding the Parts | 40 |
Technology in Focus | 78 |
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