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| Practical Computing 3rd Edition | |
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| Understanding Computer Applications | |
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| Computer Fundamentals | |
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| Computer Applications | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics | |
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| Computer Careers | |
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| A LOOK BACK - General History of the Digital Computer | |
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| Computer Types | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Supercomputer Applications | |
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| Software (general terminology and discussion of basics) | |
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| Application Software | |
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| Productivity Software | |
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| Word Processing | |
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| Presentation | |
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| Spreadsheet | |
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| Database | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Microsoft Office 2010 (Computing on the Go) | |
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| Entertainment and Multimedia Software | |
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| Image Editing Software | |
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| Educational and Reference Software | |
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| Gaming Software | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Input, Processing, Output, and Storage (a computer system defined) | |
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| Using and Acquiring Software | |
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| Web-based Software | |
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| Shareware and Freeware | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Download Software or Purchase CD? | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Computer Memory (RAM) and Computer Storage (CD, Hard disk, Flash memory) | |
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| Installing and Uninstalling Software | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Identifying Available Memory and Storage Space | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Uninstalling vs. Deleting | |
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| System Software | |
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| Operating System | |
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| Microsoft Windows | |
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| Linux | |
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| Mac OS | |
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| A LOOK BACK - The Evolution of Microsoft Windows | |
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| Utility Software | |
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| File Compression Utiliites | |
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| System Maintenance Utilities | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Performing and Scheduling System Maintenance (Defragmenting, Error Checking, Task Scheduler) | |
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| System Diagnostics | |
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| System Backup | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Using the Windows Action Center | |
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| Understanding the Operating System and File Management | |
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| Operating System Basics | |
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| GUI | |
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| Hardware Management | |
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| Software Coordination | |
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| Memory Management | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - The Boot Process and ROM | |
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| Windows 7 Desktop | |
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| Icons and Gadgets | |
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| A LOOK BACK - The Development of MS-DOS and the First Microcomputers | |
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| Taskbar | |
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| Start Menu | |
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| Customizing the Taskbar | |
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| Notification Area | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Working with the Desktop and Taskbar | |
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| Windows Management | |
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| Opening, Closing, Maximizing, and Restoring Windows | |
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| Resizing and Moving Windows | |
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| Working with Multiple Windows | |
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| Aero Peek | |
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| Windows Snap | |
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| Arranging Windows | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Windows Upgrade and Windows Update | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Managing Windows | |
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| Customizing a Computer System | |
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| Changing the Background and Screen Saver | |
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| Understanding Screen Resolution | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Selecting a Microcomputer | |
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| Managing Peripherals | |
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| Working with User Accounts | |
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| IN-DEPTH - The Contributions of Apple, Inc. | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Customizing the Desktop | |
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| Managing Files and Folders | |
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| System Folders and Windows Explorer | |
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| Creating Folders | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Flash Memory | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Tips for Creating a Workable Folder Structure | |
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| Saving Files to Folders | |
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| Selecting Multiple Files and Folders | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Moving Folders From One Location to Another | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating Folders and Files | |
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| Windows Search | |
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| Search From the Start Menu | |
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| Search From Windows Explorer | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Using Wildcards When Searching | |
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| Windows Help | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Searching and Using Windows Help | |
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| A LOOK BACK - The History of Digital Computers | |
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| Navigating the Internet | |
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| Understanding the Internet | |
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| Internet Applications | |
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| URLs | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Chrome | |
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| Hyperlinks | |
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| Favorites | |
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| History | |
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| Browser Security | |
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| A LOOK BACK - The Evolution of the World Wide Web | |
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| Connecting to the Internet | |
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| Broadband | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Free Internet Connection | |
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| Home Computer Wireless Connection | |
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| Connecting with a SmartPhone | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Tips for Using Public WIFI | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Surfing the Web | |
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| Searching the Internet | |
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| Search Engines | |
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| IN-DEPTH - BING and Google | |
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| Search Techniques | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Creating a Web Page | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Searching the Web | |
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| Downloading From the Internet | |
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| Why and How to Download | |
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| Safeguards When Downloading | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Downloading vs. Uploading | |
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| Societal Issues of the Internet | |
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| Consumer Security | |
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| Inappropriate Web Sites | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Exploring Sites Promoting Internet Security and Appropriate Web Protocol | |
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| Working with PowerPoint | |
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| Understanding PowerPoint | |
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| Identifying an Audience | |
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| Beginning and Opening a PowerPoint Presentation | |
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| PowerPoint Views | |
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| Navigating a Presentation in Slide Show | |
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| Saving a Presentation | |
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| Modifying a Presentation | |
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| Editing Slides | |
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| Managing Slides | |
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| Working with Themes | |
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| Changing Slide Layout | |
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| Previewing and Printing a Presentation | |
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| Including Headers and Footers | |
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| Modifying Print Properties | |
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| Inserting Objects | |
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| Adding ClipArt and Pictures | |
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| Creating Charts | |
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| Working with Tables | |
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| Exploring SmartArt | |
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| Including Shapes and Text Boxes | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating a PowerPoint Presentation and Adding Objects | |
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| Adding Multimedia | |
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| Working with Music | |
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| Including Videos | |
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| Editing Multimedia | |
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| Broadcasting a Slide Show | |
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| Adding Transitions and Animation | |
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| Creating a Photo Album | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Including Multimedia in a PowerPoint Presentation | |
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| Working with Word | |
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| Understanding Word | |
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| Beginning and Opening a Word Document | |
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| Word Views | |
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| Navigating a Document | |
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| Saving a Document | |
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| Modifying a Document | |
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| Selecting Text | |
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| Character Formatting | |
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| Paragraph Formatting | |
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| Document Formatting | |
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| Setting Tabs | |
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| Checking Spelling and Grammar | |
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| Finding and Replacing Text | |
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| Cutting, Copying and Pasting | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating and Editing a Word Document | |
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| Working with Word Options | |
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| Previewing and Printing a Document | |
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| Including Headers and Footers | |
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| Modifying Print Properties | |
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| Inserting Objects | |
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| Adding ClipArt and Pictures | |
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| Including WordArt | |
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| Adding Tables | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Working with Word Objects | |
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| Working with Excel | |
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| Understanding Excel | |
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| Beginning and Opening an Excel Workbook | |
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| Excel Views | |
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| Navigating a Worksheet | |
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| Saving a Workbook | |
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| Modifying a Worksheet | |
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| Editing Cell Contents | |
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| Including Formulas | |
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| Adjusting Alignment | |
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| Changing Row Height and Column Width | |
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| Copying and Moving Cell Contents | |
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| Absolute and Relative Referencing | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating and Editing a Workbook | |
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| Working with Multiple Worksheets | |
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| Renaming, Moving, and Delete Worksheets | |
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| Creating Linking Formulas | |
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| Working with Functions | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Working with Functions and Multiple Worksheets | |
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| Understanding Networking and Computer Security | |
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| Networking Basics | |
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| Peer-to-Peer Networks | |
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| Client/server Networks | |
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| Creating a Home Computer Network | |
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| Wired and Wireless Networks | |
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| Home Networking Equipment | |
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| Securing a Home Computer Network | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - War Driving | |
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| Home Computer Security | |
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| Viruses | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Virus symptoms | |
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| Hackers | |
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| Spyware and Malware | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Cookies | |
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| Phishing | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Prevention of Identity Theft | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Testing a Computer's Vulnerability | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Denial of Service (DoS) Attack | |
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| Windows 7 and Internet Explorer Security Features | |
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| Windows Firewall | |
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| Windows Defender | |
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| User Account Control | |
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| Action Center | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Exploring Windows 7 Security | |
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| Windows Update | |
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| IE Security and Privacy Settings | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Backing up Computer Data | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Adjusting Internet Explorer Security Settings | |
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| Exploring Online Communication and Cloud Computing | |
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| Online Communication | |
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| E-Mail | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Online Etiquette | |
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| Blog | |
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| Social Networking | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Staying Safe Online | |
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| Twitter | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Using Twitter to Market a Business | |
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| Text Message | |
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| Instant Message | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Wikipedia | |
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| Wiki | |
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| RSS Feed | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - XML and HTML | |
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| A LOOK BACK - The History of E-Mail | |
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| Podcast | |
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| IN-DEPTH - News Feeds | |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Communicating Online | |
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| Cloud Computing | |
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| IN-DEPTH - Companies Involved in Cloud Computing | |
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| Document Sharing and Online Productivity Software | |
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| Web Apps and Skydrive | |
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| TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Windows Live | |
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| Google Apps | |
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| Zoho | |
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| Social Bookmarking | |