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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... motherboard con- tains the CPU , the. SOUND BYTE PORT TOUR In this Sound Byte , you'll take a tour of both a desktop ... motherboard . The motherboard is named such because all of the other boards ( video cards , sound cards , and so ...
... motherboard con- tains the CPU , the. SOUND BYTE PORT TOUR In this Sound Byte , you'll take a tour of both a desktop ... motherboard . The motherboard is named such because all of the other boards ( video cards , sound cards , and so ...
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... motherboard ? The motherboard contains the set of chips that powers the system , including the central processing unit ( CPU ) . The motherboard also houses the chips that provide the short- term memory for the computer as well as a set ...
... motherboard ? The motherboard contains the set of chips that powers the system , including the central processing unit ( CPU ) . The motherboard also houses the chips that provide the short- term memory for the computer as well as a set ...
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... motherboard , the main circuit board that connects all of the elec- tronic components of the system : the CPU , memory , the expansion slots where you can insert expansion ( or adapter ) cards , and all of the electrical paths that ...
... motherboard , the main circuit board that connects all of the elec- tronic components of the system : the CPU , memory , the expansion slots where you can insert expansion ( or adapter ) cards , and all of the electrical paths that ...
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