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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... Viruses Keeping your computer safe entails keeping it safe from more than just hackers . You must also guard against computer viruses . A computer virus is a computer program that attaches itself to another computer program ( known as ...
... Viruses Keeping your computer safe entails keeping it safe from more than just hackers . You must also guard against computer viruses . A computer virus is a computer program that attaches itself to another computer program ( known as ...
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... viruses . See viruses cyberterrorism , 280 D DAC ( digital - to - analog converter ) , 167 data , 19-20 data backups . See backups data erasure software , 248 data line surge suppressors , 304 data mining , 6 data transfer rate , 264 ...
... viruses . See viruses cyberterrorism , 280 D DAC ( digital - to - analog converter ) , 167 data , 19-20 data backups . See backups data erasure software , 248 data line surge suppressors , 304 data mining , 6 data transfer rate , 264 ...
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... viruses , 308. See also viruses physical protection surge protectors , 303-304 uninterruptible power supplies ( UPSs ) , 304 theft protection , 305-306 unauthorized access protection biometric authentication devices , 308 firewalls ...
... viruses , 308. See also viruses physical protection surge protectors , 303-304 uninterruptible power supplies ( UPSs ) , 304 theft protection , 305-306 unauthorized access protection biometric authentication devices , 308 firewalls ...
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