Includes index.

Machine generated contents note: Browsing the Web -- Book and Online Content -- Purchasing The Right Computer -- Step 1 Choose the Computer Type -- Step 2 Choose the Operating System -- Step 3 Choose Configuration Options -- Step 4 Choose the Purchasing Option -- Student Assignments -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- ch. 1 Introducing Today's Technologies: Computers, Devices, and the Web -- Today's Technology -- Computers -- Laptops -- Tablets -- Desktops and All-in-Ones -- Servers -- Mobile And Game Devices -- Smartphones -- Digital Cameras -- Portable and Digital Media Players -- E-Book Readers -- Wearable Devices -- Game Devices -- Data And Information -- Input -- Output -- Memory and Storage -- The Web -- Web Searching -- Online Social Networks -- Internet Communications -- Digital Security And Privacy -- Viruses and Other Malware -- Privacy -- Health Concerns -- Environmental Issues -- Programs And Apps -- Operating Systems -- Applications.

Contents note continued: Installing and Running Programs -- Developing Programs and Apps -- Communications And Networks -- Wired and Wireless Communications -- Networks -- Technology Uses -- Government -- Finance -- Retail -- Entertainment -- Health Care -- Science -- Travel -- Publishing -- Manufacturing -- Technology Users -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 2 Connecting and Communicating Online: The Internet, Websites, and Media -- The Internet -- Evolution of the Internet -- Connecting To The Internet -- Internet Service Providers -- How Data Travels the Internet -- IP Addresses and Domain Names -- The World Wide Web -- Navigating the Web -- Web Addresses -- Web Apps and Mobile Apps -- Types Of Websites -- Search Engines -- Informational and Research -- Media Sharing -- Bookmarking -- News, Weather, Sports, and Other Mass Media.

Contents note continued: Educational -- Business, Governmental, and Organizational -- Blogs -- Wikis and Collaboration -- Health and Fitness -- Science -- Entertainment -- Banking and Finance -- Travel and Tourism -- Mapping -- Retail and Auctions -- Careers and Employment -- E-Commerce -- Portals -- Content Aggregation -- Website Creation and Management -- Digital Media On The Web -- Graphics -- Audio -- Video -- Plug-Ins -- Other Internet Services -- Email -- Email Lists -- Internet Messaging -- Chat Rooms -- Online Discussions -- VoIP -- FTP -- Netiquette -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 3 Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating Options for Home and Work -- Computers And Mobile Devices -- Mobile Computers And Desktops -- Laptops, Tablets, and Other Mobile Computers -- Handheld Computers -- Desktops and All-in-Ones -- Servers -- Terminals.

Contents note continued: Point-of-Sale Terminals -- ATMs -- Self-Service Kiosks -- Supercomputers -- Cloud Computing -- Mobile Devices -- Smartphones -- Digital Cameras -- Portable and Digital Media Players -- E-Book Readers -- Wearable Devices -- Game Devices -- Embedded Computers -- Putting It All Together -- Ports And Connections -- USB Ports -- Port Replicators and Docking Stations -- Wireless Device Connections -- Protecting Hardware -- Hardware Theft and Vandalism -- Hardware Failure -- Health Concerns Of Using Technology -- Repetitive Strain Injuries -- Other Physical Risks -- Behavioral Health Risks -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 4 Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools -- Programs And Apps -- Role of the Operating System -- Obtaining Software -- Installing Software -- Categories of Programs and Apps.

Contents note continued: Productivity Applications -- Developing Projects -- Word Processing -- Presentation -- Spreadsheet -- Database -- Note Taking -- Calendar and Contact Management -- Software Suite -- Project Management -- Accounting -- Personal Finance -- Legal -- Tax Preparation -- Document Management -- Enterprise Computing -- Graphics And Media Applications -- Computer-Aided Design -- Desktop Publishing -- Paint/Image Editing -- Photo Editing and Photo Management -- Video and Audio Editing -- Multimedia and Website Authoring -- Media Player -- Disc Burning -- Personal Interest Applications -- Communications Applications -- Security Tools -- Personal Firewall -- Antivirus Programs -- Spyware, Adware, and Other Malware Removers -- Internet Filters -- File, Disk, And System Management Tools -- File Manager -- Search -- Image Viewer -- Uninstaller -- Disk Cleanup -- Disk Defragmenter -- Screen Saver -- File Compression -- PC Maintenance -- Backup and Restore.

Contents note continued: Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 5 Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy: Threats, Issues, and Defenses -- Digital Security Risks -- Cybercrime -- Internet And Network Attacks -- Malware -- Botnets -- Denial of Service Attacks -- Back Doors -- Spoofing -- Safeguards against Internet and Network Attacks -- Firewalls -- Unauthorized Access And Use -- Safeguards against Unauthorized Access and Use -- Access Controls -- User Names and Passwords -- Possessed Objects -- Biometric Devices -- Two-Step Verification -- Digital Forensics -- Software Theft -- Safeguards against Software Theft -- Information Theft -- Safeguards against Information Theft -- Encryption -- Digital Signatures and Certificates -- Hardware Theft, Vandalism, And Failure -- Backing Up --- The Ultimate Safeguard -- Wireless Security -- Ethics And Society.

Contents note continued: Information Accuracy -- Intellectual Property Rights -- Codes of Conduct -- Green Computing -- Information Privacy -- Electronic Profiles -- Cookies -- Phishing -- Spyware and Adware -- Social Engineering -- Privacy Laws -- Employee Monitoring -- Content Filtering -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- Technology Timeline -- ch. 6 Computing Components: Processors, Memory, the Cloud, and More -- Inside The Case -- The Motherboard -- Processors -- The Control Unit -- The Arithmetic Logic Unit -- Machine Cycle -- Registers -- The System Clock -- Personal Computer and Mobile Device Processors -- Processor Cooling -- Mini Feature 6-1 The Internet of Things -- Cloud Computing -- Mini Feature 6-2 Cloud Computing Services -- Data Representation -- Bits and Bytes -- Coding Schemes -- Memory -- Bytes and Addressable Memory.

Contents note continued: Types of Memory -- RAM -- Cache -- ROM -- Flash Memory -- CMOS -- Memory Access Times -- Adapters -- Adapter Cards -- USB Adapters -- Buses -- Bus Width -- Types of Buses -- Power Supply And Batteries -- Mini Feature 6-3 Proper Care for Computers and Mobile Devices -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 7 Input and Output: Extending Capabilities of Computers and Mobile Devices -- What Is Input? -- Keyboards -- Types of Keyboards -- Pointing Devices -- Mouse -- Touchpad -- Trackball -- Touch Screens -- Mini Feature 7-1 Touch Input -- Pen Input -- Stylus -- Digital Pen -- Graphics Tablet -- Motion, Voice, And Video Input -- Mini Feature 7-2 Motion Input -- Voice and Audio Input -- Mini Feature 7-3 Digital Video Technology -- Webcams and Integrated DV Cameras -- Scanners And Reading Devices -- Optical Scanners.

Contents note continued: Optical Readers -- Bar Code Readers -- RFID Readers -- Magstripe Readers -- MICR Readers -- Data Collection Devices -- What Is Output? -- Displays -- Display Technologies -- Display Quality -- DTVs and Smart TVs -- Printers -- Nonimpact Printers -- Ink-Jet Printers -- Photo Printers -- Laser Printers -- All-in-One Printers -- 3-D Printers -- Thermal Printers -- Mobile Printers -- Label Printers -- Plotters and Large-Format Printers -- Impact Printers -- Other Output Devices -- Speakers -- Headphones and Earbuds -- Data Projectors -- Interactive Whiteboards -- Force-Feedback Game Controllers and Tactile Output -- Assistive Technology Input And Output -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 8 DIGITAL STORAGE: Preserving Content Locally and on the Cloud -- Storage -- Storage Capacity -- Storage versus Memory.

Contents note continued: Storage Access Times -- Mini Feature 8-1 Media Sharing -- Hard Drives -- Hard Disk -- SSDs -- External Hard Drives -- RAID -- Portable Flash Memory Storage -- Memory Cards -- USB Flash Drives -- Cloud Storage -- Mini Feature 8-2 Services Offered by Cloud Storage Providers -- Optical Discs -- Characteristics of Optical Discs -- CDs -- DVDs -- Enterprise Storage -- RAID -- NAS and SAN -- Magnetic Tape -- Other Types Of Storage -- Magnetic Stripe Cards -- Smart Cards -- RFID Tags -- NFC Chips and Tags -- Mini Feature 8-3 Backup Plans -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 9 OPERATING SYSTEMS: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources -- Operating Systems -- Operating System Functions -- Starting Computers and Mobile Devices -- Shutting Down Computers and Mobile Devices -- Providing a User Interface -- Managing Programs.

Contents note continued: Managing Memory -- Coordinating Tasks -- Configuring Devices -- Monitoring Performance -- Establishing an Internet Connection -- Updating Operating System Software -- Providing File, Disk, and System Management Tools -- Controlling a Network -- Administering Security -- Types Of Operating Systems -- Desktop Operating Systems -- Windows/Mini Feature 9-1 -- Mac OS/Mini Feature 9-2 -- Unix -- Linux -- Chrome OS -- Running Multiple Desktop Operating Systems -- Server Operating Systems -- Mobile Operating Systems -- Android -- iOS -- Windows Phone -- Mini Feature 9-3 Mobile versus Desktop Operating Systems -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 10 Communicating Digital Content: Wired and Wireless Networks and Devices -- Communications -- Networks -- LANs, MANs, WANs, and PANs -- Network Architectures -- Communications Software.

Contents note continued: Mini Feature 10-1 Mobile Communications -- Network Communications Standards And Protocols -- Ethernet -- Token Ring -- TCP/IP -- Wi-Fi -- LTE -- Bluetooth/Mini Feature 10-2 -- UWB -- IrDA -- RFID -- NFC -- Communications Lines -- Cable -- DSL -- ISDN -- FTTP -- T-Carrier -- ATM -- Communications Devices -- Digital Modems: Cable, DSL, and ISDN -- Wireless Modems -- Wireless Access Points -- Routers -- Network Cards -- Hubs and Switches -- Home Networks -- Mini Feature 10-3 Planning and Designing Your Home Network -- Transmission Media -- Physical Transmission Media -- Twisted-Pair Cable -- Coaxial Cable -- Fiber-Optic Cable -- Wireless Transmission Media -- Infrared -- Broadcast Radio -- Cellular Radio -- Microwaves -- Communications Satellite -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking.

Contents note continued: ch. 11 Building Solutions: Database, System, and Application Development Tools -- Databases, Data, And Information -- The Hierarchy of Data -- File Maintenance -- Validating Data -- File Processing Systems And Databases -- File Processing Systems -- The Database Approach -- Mini Feature 11-1 Web Databases -- Types of Databases -- Mini Feature 11-2 Big Data -- Database Management Systems -- Data Dictionary -- File Retrieval and Maintenance -- Data Security -- Backup and Recovery -- System Development -- System Development Guidelines -- Who Participates in System Development? -- Project Management -- Feasibility Assessment -- Documentation -- Data and Information Gathering Techniques -- Planning Phase -- Analysis Phase -- Design Phase -- Implementation Phase -- Support and Security Phase -- Application Development Languages And Tools -- Procedural Languages -- Object-Oriented Programming Languages and Application Development Tools.

Contents note continued: Other Languages and Application Development Tools -- Web Development -- Mini Feature 11-3 Web Application Development -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking -- ch. 12 Working in the Enterprise: Systems, Certifications, and Careers -- The Technology Industry -- Information Systems In The Enterprise -- Functional Units -- Enterprise Resource Planning -- Document Management Systems -- Content Management Systems -- Other Enterprise-Wide Information Systems -- Mini Feature 12-1 Information Literacy -- Technology Careers -- General Business and Government Organizations and Their IT Departments -- Technology Equipment -- Software and Apps -- Technology Service and Repair -- Technology Sales -- Technology Education, Training, and Support -- IT Consulting -- Putting It All Together --- Job Titles and Descriptions.

Contents note continued: Mini Feature 12-2 Mobile App Development -- Technology Certifications -- Application Software Certifications -- Data Analysis and Database Certifications -- Hardware Certifications -- Networking Certifications -- Operating System Certifications -- Programmer/Developer Certifications -- Security Certifications -- Job Searching And Career Planning -- Mini Feature 12-3 Creating a Professional Online Presence -- Chapter Summary -- Student Assignments: Study Guide -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Problem Solving -- How To: Your Turn -- Internet Research -- Critical Thinking.

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