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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... storage . RAM is a form of temporary ( or volatile ) storage- thus , any- thing residing in RAM is not permanently saved . Therefore , it's critical to have means to store data and software applications permanently . Fortunately ...
... storage . RAM is a form of temporary ( or volatile ) storage- thus , any- thing residing in RAM is not permanently saved . Therefore , it's critical to have means to store data and software applications permanently . Fortunately ...
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... storage capacity of hard drives , you should remove infre- quently used files from your hard drive to maintain optimal storage capacity . What forms of portable storage are best ? Several portable storage formats ( or media ) are ...
... storage capacity of hard drives , you should remove infre- quently used files from your hard drive to maintain optimal storage capacity . What forms of portable storage are best ? Several portable storage formats ( or media ) are ...
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... storage , video , audio , and ports . Last , you need to determine if it's economically practical to upgrade or whether buying a new computer would be best . 2. What does the CPU do , and how can I evaluate its performance ? Your ...
... storage , video , audio , and ports . Last , you need to determine if it's economically practical to upgrade or whether buying a new computer would be best . 2. What does the CPU do , and how can I evaluate its performance ? Your ...
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Understanding the Parts | 40 |
Technology in Focus | 78 |
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