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| Introduction to Computers | |
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| Computers and Their Uses | |
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| What Is a Computer? | |
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| Types of Digital Computers | |
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| Computers in Society | |
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| Looking Inside the Computer | |
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| The Parts of a Computer | |
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| Essential Computer Hardware | |
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| Software Brings the Machine to Life | |
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| Data and Users | |
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| The Ins and Outs of Computing | |
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| Input Devices | |
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| User Interfaces | |
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| Common Input Devices | |
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| Inputting Data in Other Ways | |
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| Ergonomics and Input Devices | |
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| Output Devices | |
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| Monitors | |
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| Sound Systems | |
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| Printers | |
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| Other Output Devices | |
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| Operating Systems and Application Software | |
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| Operating System Basics | |
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| Operating System Types and Functions | |
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| Moving Data Around the Computer | |
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| Common Operating Systems | |
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| Data, Files, and Utility Programs | |
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| Application Software | |
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| Acquiring and Installing Software | |
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| Productivity Software | |
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| Graphics Software | |
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| Meeting Your Computing Needs | |
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| Choosing the Right Computer | |
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| Determining Your Computing Needs | |
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| Storage Devices and Options | |
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| Selecting a Manufacturer and Vendor | |
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| Mobile Gear | |
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| Mobile Devices | |
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| Handheld Devices | |
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| Mobile Networks and Communications | |
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| Mobile Access to Your Data | |
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| Bringing the World to You | |
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| The Internet | |
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| The Internet's History and Structure | |
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| Overview of Internet Services | |
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| The Internet at Home | |
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| The Internet at School | |
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| The Mobile User | |
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| Mobile Software | |
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| Effective Mobile Business | |
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| Safe and Courteous Computing | |
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| Safe Computing in a Connected World | |
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| Social Media and Cloud Computing | |
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| Making Your Mark on the Web | |
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| Online Income and E-Commerce | |
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| Cloud Computing for Individuals and Businesses | |
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| Computer Security and Online Privacy | |
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| Basic Security Concepts | |
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| Safeguarding Your Hardware | |
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| Keeping Your Data Secure | |
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| Protecting Yourself and Your Identity | |
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| Making Connections | |
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| Networking and Information Systems | |
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| Computer Networks | |
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| Information Systems: What and Why | |
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| Types of Information Systems | |
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| Networks, Hardware, and Data Management | |
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| Computing Ethics | |
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| Digital Piracy | |
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| Personal Computing Ethics | |
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| Professional Computing Ethics | |
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| Your Future in Computing | |
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| Computing and Careers | |
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| Computing in Your Field | |
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| Telecommuting | |
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| Emerging Careers | |
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| The Future of Computing | |
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| Advancements in Computing and Technology | |
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| Effects of Computing | |
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| What's Next | |