Understanding Computers: Today and TomorrowGive your students a classic, well-rounded introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its readability and breadth of topics covered, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow will ensure that students have the comprehensive, current knowledge of computer concepts and issues needed to succeed in our technocentric society. This 11th Edition offers exciting new features and updates to make its content more approachable and meaningful to students. |
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... communications standard for very short - range wireless connections ; the devices are automatically connected once ... communications protocol for a LAN . j . WiMAX 9 . The amount of data that can be transmitted over a communications ...
... communications standard for very short - range wireless connections ; the devices are automatically connected once ... communications protocol for a LAN . j . WiMAX 9 . The amount of data that can be transmitted over a communications ...
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... communications , when used in a computer context , refers to telecommunications ; that is , data sent from one device to another using communications media , such as phone lines , privately owned cables , and the airwaves . Communications ...
... communications , when used in a computer context , refers to telecommunications ; that is , data sent from one device to another using communications media , such as phone lines , privately owned cables , and the airwaves . Communications ...
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... communications that allows multiple users to exchange writ- ten messages in real time . 332 chat session , 35 Child Internet Protection Act ( COPA ) , 348 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 , 348 chip motherboard , 14 , 63 ...
... communications that allows multiple users to exchange writ- ten messages in real time . 332 chat session , 35 Child Internet Protection Act ( COPA ) , 348 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 , 348 chip motherboard , 14 , 63 ...
Contents
IN THIS MODULE | 4 |
Guide to Buying a PC R10 | 10 |
Summary 212 | 19 |
Copyright | |
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