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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... Wireless network adapters differ from other network adapters in that they contain transceivers . A transceiver is a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts ...
... Wireless network adapters differ from other network adapters in that they contain transceivers . A transceiver is a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts ...
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Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy. SOUND BYTE Securing Wireless Networks In this Sound Byte , you'll learn what " war drivers " are and why they could poten- tially be a threat to your wire- less network . You'll also learn ...
Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy. SOUND BYTE Securing Wireless Networks In this Sound Byte , you'll learn what " war drivers " are and why they could poten- tially be a threat to your wire- less network . You'll also learn ...
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... wireless network . Wireless Network Connection Refresh network list Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Learn about wireless networking Change the order of All wireless networks within range are shown in this window ...
... wireless network . Wireless Network Connection Refresh network list Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Learn about wireless networking Change the order of All wireless networks within range are shown in this window ...
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Understanding the Parts | 40 |
Technology in Focus | 78 |
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