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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... up " and the connection is discontinued until the next time you dial in . Theoretically , the top speed of a dial - up connection is 56 Kbps , meaning that 56,000 bits of data are transmitted per second . Actual speed is usually reduced ...
... up " and the connection is discontinued until the next time you dial in . Theoretically , the top speed of a dial - up connection is 56 Kbps , meaning that 56,000 bits of data are transmitted per second . Actual speed is usually reduced ...
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... dial - up connection and substantial monthly fees , ISDN ranks low on the list of high - speed Internet options for most consumers . DSL ( Digital Subscriber Line ) is a generic name for a family of high - speed Internet links ...
... dial - up connection and substantial monthly fees , ISDN ranks low on the list of high - speed Internet options for most consumers . DSL ( Digital Subscriber Line ) is a generic name for a family of high - speed Internet links ...
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... UP CONNECTION g .... g In this lab , you'll learn : □ How to connect a computer to your telephone line □ How to connect your computer and your phone to the same wall plug □ The general procedure for subscribing to ... Dial-up Connection.
... UP CONNECTION g .... g In this lab , you'll learn : □ How to connect a computer to your telephone line □ How to connect your computer and your phone to the same wall plug □ The general procedure for subscribing to ... Dial-up Connection.
Contents
Computer Basics | 2 |
Operating a Personal Computer | 14 |
Internet Basics | 15 |
Copyright | |
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