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For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. Explore, discover, and experience technology with the completely revised and visually enhanced Technology in Action - the book that uses technology to teach technology! The Tenth Edition of Technology in Action is an extensive revision that brings the content fully in line with 21st century technology and students. The content has been updated and revised, the structure has been finely tuned, Part breaks added at logical stopping points in each chapter, and Windows 8 coverage is included. 

Table of Contents:
Contents Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World How Will You Put Technology in Action? Technology on the World Stage Political Issues Other Global Issues Technology and Our Society Technology Impacts How We Think Technology Impacts How We Connect Technology Impacts How We Consume Try This: Skyping Around the World How Will Technology Improve Your Life? Technology at Home Technology and Your Career Retail: Working in a Data Mine Arts: Ink, Paints, and a Laptop? Education: Teaching and Learning Law Enforcement: Put Down That Mouse—You’re Under Arrest! Medicine: The Chip Within DIG DEEPER: Making Reality Even More Real Science: Simulating Reality Psychology: You Should Smile Now   Chapter 2 Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts Understanding Digital Components Understanding Your Computer Computers Are Data Processing Devices Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers Types of Computers Input Devices Keyboards Mice and Other Pointing Devices Touch Screens Image Input DIG DEEPER: How Touch Screens Work Sound Input Ethics in IT: What Is Ethical Computing? Output Devices Monitors Printers Sound Output Try This: What’s Inside My Computer? Processing, Storage, and Connectivity Processing and Memory on the Motherboard Memory Processing Storing Data and Information Hard Drives Flash Storage Optical Storage Connecting Peripherals to the Computer High-Speed and Data Transfer Ports Connectivity and Multimedia Ports Adding Ports: Expansion Cards and Hubs Power Controls Setting It All Up TRENDS in IT: Innovations in Printing   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 The Origin of the Internet How the Internet Works Communicating and Collaborating on the Web Social Networking E-Mail Instant Messaging Wikis Blogs Podcasts and Webcasts Web Entertainment Conducting Business Over the Internet: E-commerce E-commerce Safeguards Try This: Create a SkyDrive Account and Store and Share Your Files in the Cloud Using the Web Effectively Accessing and Moving Around the Web   Web Browsers   URLs, Protocols, and Domain Names   Hyperlinks and Beyond   Favorites, Live Bookmarks, and Tagging   DIG DEEPER: Discovering the Semantic Web   TRENDS in IT: Doing Business on a Shoestring—Thanks to the Internet Searching the Web Effectively Using Search Engines Effectively Evaluating Websites Ethics in IT: Plagiarism and Copyright Violation: What Can You Borrow from the Internet? 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 TRENDS in IT: Mobile Commerce: What Have You Bought with Your Phone Lately? Productivity and Business Software Buying Productivity Software Word Processing Software Spreadsheet Software Presentation Software Database Software Note-Taking Software Personal Information Manager Software Microsoft Office Productivity Software Features Personal Financial Software Small Business Software Software for Large and Specialized Businesses Try This: Citing Website Sources Programs That Let You Play Multimedia and Entertainment Software Digital Image- and Video-Editing Software Digital Audio Software Media Management Software DIG DEEPER: How Cloud Computing Works Gaming Software Educational and Reference Software Drawing Software Managing Your Software Getting Software Software Licenses Getting the Right Software for Your System Installing and Uninstalling Software Ethics in IT: Can I Borrow Software That I Don’t Own?   Chapter 5 System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management Understanding System Software Operating System Fundamentals Real-Time Operating Systems Operating Systems for Networks, Servers, and Mainframes Operating Systems for Mobile Devices Operating Systems for Personal Computers What the Operating System Does The User Interface Processor Management Memory and Storage Management Ethics in IT: Sugar: The Sweet OS for Every Child Hardware and Peripheral Device Management Software Application Coordination The Boot Process: Starting Your Computer Step 1: Activating BIOS Step 2: Performing the Power-On Self-Test Step 3: Loading the OS Step 4: Checking Further Configurations and Customizations 1 Handling Errors in the Boot Process Try This: Adding Icons to the Start Screen in Windows 8 Using System Software The Windows Interface TRENDS in IT: Open Source Software: Why Isn’t Everyone Using Linux? Organizing Your Computer: File Management Organizing Your Files Viewing and Sorting Files and Folders Naming Files Working with Files Utility Programs Display Utilities The Programs and Features Utility File Compression Utilities System Maintenance Utilities System Restore and Backup Utilities DIG DEEPER: How Disk Defragmenter Utilities Work Accessibility Utilities Technology in Focus Information Technology Ethics   Chapter 6 Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System Evaluating Key Subsystems Your Ideal Computer Evaluating the CPU Subsystem How the CPU Works CPU Factors Measuring the CPU Evaluating the Memory Subsystem The RAM in Your System Adding RAM Evaluating the Storage Subsystem Mechanical Hard Drives Solid State Drives DIG DEEPER: How a Mechanical Hard Drive Works Optical Drives Your Storage Capacity and Needs Try This: Measure Your System Performance Evaluating Other Subsystems and Making a Decision Evaluating the Video Subsystem Video Cards TRENDS in IT: Thunderbolt: The New Standard for Data Transfer Evaluating the Audio Subsystem Evaluating System Reliability Making a Final Decision Getting Rid of Your Old Computer Ethics in IT: Free Hardware for All   Chapter 7 Networking: Connecting Computing Devices How Networks Function Networking Fundamentals Network Architectures Network Architectures Defined by Distance Network Architectures Defined by Levels of Administration Ethernet Protocols Network Components Transmission Media Basic Network Hardware Network Software Connecting to the Internet Wired Broadband Internet Connections Wireless Internet Access Dial-Up Connections Try This: Testing Your Wired and Wireless Internet Connection Speeds Your Home Network Installing and Configuring Home Networks Planning Your Home Network Connecting Devices to a Router Network-Attached Storage Devices TRENDS in IT: Where Should You Store Your Files? The Cloud Is Calling!   Home Network Servers Digital Entertainment Devices on a Network Specialized Home-Networking Devices Configuring Software for Your Home Network Troubleshooting Wireless Network Problems Ethics in IT: Sharing Your Internet Connection with Your Neighbors: Legal? Ethical? Safe? 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 Smartphone Basics Smartphone Components How Cell Phone Technology Works Synchronizing Text Messaging Mobile Internet Smartphone Security VoIP Smartphone GPS TRENDS in IT: NFC Chips: Do You Have a Digital Wallet? Tablets, Netbooks, and Ultrabooks Tablets   Netbooks Ultrabooks Making a Choice Try This: Creating and Publishing a Movie The Digital Information Age Digital Defined Digital Media Digital Publishing Digital Music DIG DEEPER: The Shift to Digital Music: A Bumpy Ride Digital Photography Digital Video Ethics in IT: Managing Your Copyrights: Copyleft Might Simplify Your Life   Glossary Index    

About the Author :
Three professors from Montgomery County Community College traveled with the Prentice Hall Information Technology team for over two years to uncover what students and professors today wanted and needed in an Intro to Computer Concepts text. After meeting with more than 1,000 students and instructors they developed Technology in Action. Due to overwhelming success, they recently published Technology in Action 10/e! Alan D. Evans, M.S., CPA Alan Evans is currently a faculty member at Moore College of Art and Design and Montgomery County Community College teaching a variety of computer science and business courses.  He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Rider University and an M.S. in Information Systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant.  After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized his true calling was education.  He has been teaching at the college level since 2000.  Alan enjoys giving presentations at technical conferences and meets regularly with computer science faculty and administrators from other colleges to discuss curriculum development and new methods of engaging students.  Kendall E. Martin, Ph.D. Kendall has been teaching since 1988 at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Arcadia University, Ursinus College, County College of Morris, and Montgomery County Community College, at both the undergraduate and master’s degree level. Kendall’s education includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories) as well as experience from several start-up technology firms. At Ursinus College, Kendall developed a successful faculty training program for distance education instructors, and she makes conference presentations during the year. Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA, CFP Mary Anne is an adjunct faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. Mary Anne holds a B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Mary Anne has more than nine years of educational experience, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Prior to teaching, Mary Anne was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking department.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133141023
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Height: 276 mm
  • No of Pages: 464
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0133141020
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jan 2013
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 880 gr


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