Technology in action
Subtitle: introductory
By: Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy
Contributors: Martin, Kendall; Poatsy, Mary Anne
Edition: 8th ed., custom edition for City College of San Francisco, CNIT 100.
Publisher: Pearson Education
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 502
ISBN-13: 9781256283713
Subjects: Microcomputers
Description: Technology in Action takes a unique approach and teaches technology the way you actually experience it in real life. Topics are covered using a spiraling approach between chapters in order to mirror the typical learning experience. The question-and-answer presentation of the material throughout the text will hold your attention by engaging you in a constant dialogue with the authors. And the unique companion media enable you to interact with technology as you are learning the key concepts.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Why computers matter to you: becoming computer literate; title: The history of the PC; title: Looking at computers: understanding the parts; title: Using the internet: making the most of the web's resources; title: Information technology ethics; title: Application software: programs that let you work and play; title: Using system software: the operating system, utility programs, and file management; title: Computing Alternatives; title: Understanding and assessing hardware: evaluating your system; title: Networking: connecting computing devices; title: Under the hood; title: Digital lifestyle: managing digital data and devices; title: Securing your system: protecting your digital data and devices; title: Careers in IT.