New Perspectives on Computer Concepts: IntroductoryRevised to keep your students on top of our ever-changing world of emerging technology, this is your solution for staying current and keeping your students engaged in an information age. Features: Each lesson is presented on two facing pages, with the main points discussed on the left hand page and large illustrated on the right. Students learn all they need about a topic without turning the page! The modular structure of the book allows you to cover the units and lessons in any order. Computers in Context lessons highlight how computer technology is used in various fields, such as sports, education and law enforcement. Students can use the new companion Web site activities to reinforce the concepts that they have learned in the book. New material and photos added to this Fifth edition will keep you current including coverage of Tablet computers, wireless networks, a new lesson on Solid State Storage Technology, an updated and revamped lesson on Defining database software, and a new lesson on introducing DHTML and XML. An Interactive CD accompanies the book and contains videos and screentours, InfoWebs, Interactive Exercises, Practice Tests and Labs. Icons placed throughout the book direct students to the CD putting the concepts on context. ... From publisher description. |
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... desktop computers ? A desktop computer fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet . A desktop computer's keyboard is typically a separate component , connected to the main unit by a cable . The main unit can be ...
... desktop computers ? A desktop computer fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet . A desktop computer's keyboard is typically a separate component , connected to the main unit by a cable . The main unit can be ...
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... desktop operating system , and some new personal computers now come configured with Linux instead of Windows or Mac OS . Linux typically requires a bit more tinkering than the Windows and Mac desktop operating systems . The ...
... desktop operating system , and some new personal computers now come configured with Linux instead of Windows or Mac OS . Linux typically requires a bit more tinkering than the Windows and Mac desktop operating systems . The ...
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... desktop videos , updates on the latest consumer - level soft- ware , and links to the most popular desktop video sites . www.course.com/np/concepts7/ch07 11 Adobe Premiere File Edit Project Make Clip Construction Window Use the video ...
... desktop videos , updates on the latest consumer - level soft- ware , and links to the most popular desktop video sites . www.course.com/np/concepts7/ch07 11 Adobe Premiere File Edit Project Make Clip Construction Window Use the video ...
Contents
Computer Basics | 2 |
Operating a Personal Computer | 14 |
Internet Basics | 15 |
Copyright | |
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