Technology in action
Subtitle: introductory
By: Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy
Contributors: Martin, Kendall; Poatsy, Mary Anne
Edition: Custom edition for CCSF-CNIT.
Published: 2008
Language: eng
Number of pages: 491
ISBN-13: 9780536484161
Copyright date: 2008
Subjects: Microcomputers
Other titles: Go! Introductory; Go! Introductory Technology in Action
Notes: Includes index.

"Taken from: GO! Introductory : Technology in action, fourth edition by Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, and Mary Anne Poatsy."
Table of contents: title: 1. Why computers matter to you: becoming computer fluent; title: 2. Looking at computers: understanding the parts; title: Technology in focus : Careers in IT; title: 3. Using the Internet: making the most of the Web's resources; title: 4. Application software: programs that let you work and play; title: Technology in focus : Digital entertainment; title: 5. Using system software: the operating system, utility programs, and file management; title: 6. Understanding and assessing hardware: evaluating your system; title: Technology in focus : Computing alternatives; title: 7. Networking and security: connecting computers and keeping them safe from hackers and viruses; title: 8. Mobile computing: keeping your data on hand; title: Technology in focus : Protecting your computer and backing up your data; title: Technology in focus : The history of the PC.