Technology in Action

Name: Technology in Action
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ISBN: 9780135137666

ISBN-10: 0135137667

ISBN-13: 9780135137666

Edition: 5th 2009

Authors: Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy

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A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Todayrsquo;s Student!Technology in Actionengages students by combining a unique teaching approach with rich companion media. History of the personal computer, virtual computer tour, blogging, file compression and management, installing RAM, installing a computer network and firewall, PDArsquo;s, computer architecture, creating and improving an Access database, and constructing a simple Web page. For professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of computer concepts and literacy.

Book details

List price: $104.67
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall Higher Education
Publication date: 12/28/2007
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 552
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.530
Language: English




Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Computer The History of the Personal Computer






Blogging Creating a Web-Based E-mail Account


The Best Utilities for Your Computer Welcome to the Web


Finding Information on the Web Connecting to the Internet



Creating Web Queries with Excel


Using Speech-Recognition Software


Enhancing Photos with Image-Editing Software



Customizing Windows


Vista File


Management File


Compression Hard Disk Anatomy


Interactive Letting Your Computer Clean Up After Itself



Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Computer


Using Windows Vista to Evaluate CPU


Performance Memory Hierarchy


Interactive Installing RAM Hard Disk Anatomy


Interactive CD and DVD Reading and Writing


Interactive Installing a CD-RW Drive Port Tour: How Do I Hook It Up? Letting Your Computer Clean Up After Itself



Installing a Computer Network


Installing a Personal Firewall Securing Wireless Networks Protecting Your Computer



PDAs on the Road and at Home Connecting with Bluetooth Tablet and Notebook Tour



Binary Numbers Interactive Where Does Binary Show Up? Memory Hierarchy Interactive Computer Architecture