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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... Specify the type of data the field will hold . Field Name ata Type Description Song Title Performing Artist Text ... specifying fields for a series of records . CLICK TO START ... j.d How do I locate specific data ? Many databases ...
... Specify the type of data the field will hold . Field Name ata Type Description Song Title Performing Artist Text ... specifying fields for a series of records . CLICK TO START ... j.d How do I locate specific data ? Many databases ...
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... specify whether the linked page will appear in the current browser window or a new browser window . You've probably encountered Web page links that create a new window . When used effectively , new windows help you easily return to pre ...
... specify whether the linked page will appear in the current browser window or a new browser window . You've probably encountered Web page links that create a new window . When used effectively , new windows help you easily return to pre ...
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... specify the size of a printed image ? Most graphics software allows you to specify the size at which an image is printed without changing the resolution of the bitmap graphic . You'll get the highest print quality if the resolution of ...
... specify the size of a printed image ? Most graphics software allows you to specify the size at which an image is printed without changing the resolution of the bitmap graphic . You'll get the highest print quality if the resolution of ...
Contents
Computer Basics | 2 |
Operating a Personal Computer | 14 |
Internet Basics | 15 |
Copyright | |
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