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... discussed in more detail in Chapter 2 . Output Devices An output device accepts processed data from the computer and pres- ents the results to the user , most of the time on the computer screen ( monitor ) , on paper ( via a printer ) ...
... discussed in more detail in Chapter 2 . Output Devices An output device accepts processed data from the computer and pres- ents the results to the user , most of the time on the computer screen ( monitor ) , on paper ( via a printer ) ...
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... discussed in Chapter 1 , and additional Internet - based applications are discussed in Chapter 8. The following sections take a look at some other types of networking and communications applications . Mobile Phones Mobile phones ( also ...
... discussed in Chapter 1 , and additional Internet - based applications are discussed in Chapter 8. The following sections take a look at some other types of networking and communications applications . Mobile Phones Mobile phones ( also ...
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... discussed shortly ) , and other security precautions . The three most common types of access systems are discussed next , followed by a dis- cussion of additional considerations for controlling access to wireless networks . Possessed ...
... discussed shortly ) , and other security precautions . The three most common types of access systems are discussed next , followed by a dis- cussion of additional considerations for controlling access to wireless networks . Possessed ...
Contents
IN THIS MODULE | 4 |
Guide to Buying a PC R10 | 10 |
Summary 212 | 19 |
Copyright | |
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