Technology in action, complete

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
About the Authors
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World
	How Will You Put Technology in Action?
		Technology on the World Stage
		Technology and Our Society
	How Will Technology Improve Your Life?
		Technology at Home
		Technology and Your Career
Chapter 2 Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
	Understanding Digital Components
		Understanding your Computer
		Input Devices
		Output Devices
	Processing, Storage, and Connectivity
		Processing and Memory on the Motherboard
		Storing Data and Information
		Connecting Peripherals to the Computer
		Power Controls
		Setting it All Up
Chapter 3 Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources
	Working and Playing on the Web
		The internet and how It Works
		Communicating and Collaborating on the Web
		Web Entertainment
		Conducting Business Over the Internet: E-commerce
	Using the Web Effectively
		Accessing and Moving Around the Web
		Searching the Web Effectively
	Technology in Focus The History of the Personal Computer
Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
	Programs That Let You Work
		The Nuts and Bolts of Software
		Productivity and Business Software
	Programs That Let You Play
		Multimedia and Entertainment Software
		Managing Your Software
Chapter 5 System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
	Understanding System Software
		Operating System Fundamentals
		What the Operating System Does
		The Boot Process: Starting Your Computer
	Using System Software
		The Windows Interface
		Organizing your Computer: File Management
		Utility Programs
	Technology in Focus Information Technology Ethics
Chapter 6 Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
	Evaluating Key Subsystems
		Your Ideal Computing Device
		Evaluating the CPU Subsystem
		Evaluating the Memory Subsystem
		Evaluating the Storage Subsystem
	Evaluating Other Subsystems and Making a Decision
		Evaluating the Video Subsystem
		Evaluating the Audio Subsystem
		Evaluating System Reliability
		Making a Final Decision
Chapter 7 Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
	How Networks Function
		Networking Fundamentals
		Network Architectures
		Network Components
		Connecting to the Internet
	Your Home Network
		Installing and Configuring Home Networks
		Securing Wireless Networks
	Technology in Focus Under the Hood
Chapter 8 Digital Devices and Media: Managing a Digital Lifestyle
	Mobile Devices
		Digital Convergence
		Telephony: Smartphones and Beyond
		Tablets, Netbooks, and Ultrabooks
	The Digital Information Age
		Digital Defined
		Digital Media
Chapter 9 Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
	Major Threats to Your Digital Assets
		Cybercrime and Identity Theft
		Computer Viruses
		Preventing Virus Infections
		Understanding Hackers
		Restricting Access to Your Digital Assets
	Protecting Your Digital Property from Yourself
		Managing Online Annoyances
		Keeping Your Data Safe
		Social Engineering
		Protecting Your Physical Computing Assets
	Technology in Focus Careers in IT
Chapter 10 Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
	Understanding Software Programming
		The Importance of Programming
		The Life Cycle of an Information System
		The Life Cycle of a Program
	Programming Languages
		Many Languages for Many Projects
		Exploring Programming Languages
Chapter 11 Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
	Database Basics
		Database Building Blocks
		Database Types
		Database Functions
	How Businesses Use Databases
		Data Warehousing and Storage
		Business Intelligence Systems
		Data Mining
Chapter 12 Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
	Client/Server Networks and Topologies
		Client/Server Network Basics
		Servers
		Network Topologies
	Setting Up Business Networks
		Transmission Media
		Network Adapters
		Network Navigation Devices
		Network Operating Systems
		Client/Server Network Security
Chapter 13 Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
	Inner Workings of the Internet
		The Management of the Internet
		Internet Networking
		Data Transmission and Protocols
		Internet Identity: IP Addresses and Domain Names
	Coding and Communicating on the Internet
		HTML, XML, and other web Building Blocks
		Communications Over the Internet
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