Technology in Action- IntroductoryThis book was designed to spark reader interest by covering practical concepts that they want to learn (such as setting up a wireless network in their home) while giving background information (such as how networks function) for those interested in exploring topics deeper. This book covers the parts of the computer, tips on using the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. For anyone who uses a computer in his or her personal or professional life. |
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... laptop from being stolen , you can attach a motion alarm to it , shown in Figure 5. When you leave your laptop , you use a small device called a " key fob activator " to activate the alarm . If your lap- top is moved while the alarm is ...
... laptop from being stolen , you can attach a motion alarm to it , shown in Figure 5. When you leave your laptop , you use a small device called a " key fob activator " to activate the alarm . If your lap- top is moved while the alarm is ...
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... Laptop computers offer larger displays and more powerful processors than desktops could offer just a few years ago . Here you see ( a ) a PC laptop and ( b ) an Apple laptop . RAM . Although the size of a laptop might prohibit it from ...
... Laptop computers offer larger displays and more powerful processors than desktops could offer just a few years ago . Here you see ( a ) a PC laptop and ( b ) an Apple laptop . RAM . Although the size of a laptop might prohibit it from ...
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... laptop units as well . This port allows transfer speeds of twice the original FireWire connection , up to 800 Mbps . Often , the size limitations of laptops mean that they don't offer as many of each type of port as in a desktop system ...
... laptop units as well . This port allows transfer speeds of twice the original FireWire connection , up to 800 Mbps . Often , the size limitations of laptops mean that they don't offer as many of each type of port as in a desktop system ...
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