Computer ConceptsComputer Concepts, Fifth Edition-Illustrated Introductory, Enhanced is your opportunity to give your students the latest information on emerging technology trends and issues. Eight new lessons have been added to this introductory text to provide the most recent updates on emerging technology, including networking and wireless connectivity, security and privacy, the Internet and email, software, and more. In addition, new Issues and Up-to-Date features provide more options for reinforcement of key topics in the book to keep your course fresh. |
Contents
Defining Internet basics | 14 |
000 | 20 |
Outsourcing and Offshoringwhat are the issues? Enhanced | 39 |
Exploring hard disk technology | 44 |
Examining input devices | 50 |
Understanding expansion slots cards and ports | 56 |
Military | 62 |
Computer Software | 71 |
Creating vector graphics | 254 |
Exploring video equipment | 260 |
36 | 267 |
Data Compression | 268 |
End of Unit Exercises | 274 |
TRENDS Trends in Technology Enhanced 1 | 3 |
Exploring evolving trends in Leisure technology Enhanced 16 | 16 |
Should the Internet Be Regulated? Enhanced 22 | 22 |
End of Unit Exercises | 89 |
UNIT D | 105 |
Understanding file locations | 118 |
UNIT E Networks and the Internet | 137 |
Install and use a LAN | 166 |
oes Des End of Unit Exercises | 172 |
Protecting systems | 180 |
UNIT | 207 |
35 | 237 |
UNIT | 245 |
Certifications and Careers Enhanced 28 | 28 |
Global Positioning System GPS monitoring Enhanced 41 | 41 |
Controlling security breaches in software Enhanced 47 | 47 |
DNG an archival file format for digital images Enhanced 53 | 53 |
Index | E-17 |
226 | E-20 |
128 | E-24 |
129 | E-30 |
Copyright | |