Technology in Action, Introductory: Pearson New International Edition

VitalSource eBook

Date de publication

28 octobre 2013

ISBN-13

9781292052878

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Nombre de pages de contenu principal : 416

Code interne

1292052872

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Sommaire

Contents

Chapter 1

Using Technology to Change the World

How Will You Put Technology in Action?

Technology on the World Stage

Political Issues

Other Global Issues

Technology and Our Society

Technology Impacts How We Think

Technology Impacts How We Connect

Technology Impacts How We Consume

Try This: Skyping Around the World

How Will Technology Improve Your Life?

Technology at Home

Technology and Your Career

Retail: Working in a Data Mine

Arts: Ink, Paints, and a Laptop?

Education: Teaching and Learning

Law Enforcement: Put Down That Mouse—You’re Under Arrest!

Medicine: The Chip Within

DIG DEEPER: Making Reality Even More Real

Science: Simulating Reality

Psychology: You Should Smile Now

Chapter 2

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Understanding Digital Components

Understanding Your Computer

Computers Are Data Processing Devices

Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers

Types of Computers

Input Devices

Keyboards

Mice and Other Pointing Devices

Touch Screens

Image Input

DIG DEEPER: How Touch Screens Work

Sound Input

Ethics in IT: What Is Ethical Computing?

Output Devices

Monitors

Printers

Sound Output

Try This: What’s Inside My Computer?

Processing, Storage, and Connectivity

Processing and Memory on the Motherboard

Memory

Processing

Storing Data and Information

Hard Drives

Flash Storage

Optical Storage

Connecting Peripherals to the Computer

High-Speed and Data Transfer Ports

Connectivity and Multimedia Ports

Adding Ports: Expansion Cards and Hubs

Power Controls

Setting It All Up

TRENDS in IT: Innovations in Printing

Chapter 3

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources

Working and Playing on the Web

The Internet and How It Works

The Origin of the Internet

How the Internet Works

Communicating and Collaborating on the Web

Social Networking

E-Mail

Instant Messaging

Wikis

Blogs

Podcasts and Webcasts

Web Entertainment

Conducting Business Over the Internet: E-commerce

E-commerce Safeguards

Try This: Create a SkyDrive Account and Store and Share Your

Files in the Cloud

Using the Web Effectively

Accessing and Moving Around the Web  

Web Browsers  

URLs, Protocols, and Domain Names  

Hyperlinks and Beyond  

Favorites, Live Bookmarks, and Tagging  

DIG DEEPER: Discovering the Semantic Web  

TRENDS in IT: Doing Business on a Shoestring—Thanks to the Internet

Searching the Web Effectively

Using Search Engines Effectively

Evaluating Websites

Ethics in IT: Plagiarism and Copyright Violation: What Can You Borrow from the Internet?

Technology in Focus

The History of the Personal Computer

Chapter 4

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Programs That Let You Work

The Nuts and Bolts of Software

TRENDS in IT: Mobile Commerce: What Have You Bought with Your Phone Lately?

Productivity and Business Software

Buying Productivity Software

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Presentation Software

Database Software

Note-Taking Software

Personal Information Manager Software

Microsoft Office Productivity Software Features

Personal Financial Software

Small Business Software

Software for Large and Specialized Businesses

Try This: Citing Website Sources

Programs That Let You Play

Multimedia and Entertainment Software

Digital Image- and Video-Editing Software

Digital Audio Software

Media Management Software

DIG DEEPER: How Cloud Computing Works

Gaming Software

Educational and Reference Software

Drawing Software

Managing Your Software

Getting Software

Software Licenses

Getting the Right Software for Your System

Installing and Uninstalling Software

Ethics in IT: Can I Borrow Software That I Don’t Own?

Chapter 5

System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Understanding System Software

Operating System Fundamentals

Real-Time Operating Systems

Operating Systems for Networks, Servers, and Mainframes

Operating Systems for Mobile Devices

Operating Systems for Personal Computers

What the Operating System Does

The User Interface

Processor Management

Memory and Storage Management

Ethics in IT: Sugar: The Sweet OS for Every Child

Hardware and Peripheral Device Management

Software Application Coordination

The Boot Process: Starting Your Computer

Step 1: Activating BIOS

Step 2: Performing the Power-On Self-Test

Step 3: Loading the OS

Step 4: Checking Further Configurations and Customizations 1

Handling Errors in the Boot Process

Try This: Adding Icons to the Start Screen in Windows 8

Using System Software

The Windows Interface

TRENDS in IT: Open Source Software: Why Isn’t Everyone Using Linux?

Organizing Your Computer: File Management

Organizing Your Files

Viewing and Sorting Files and Folders

Naming Files

Working with Files

Utility Programs

Display Utilities

The Programs and Features Utility

File Compression Utilities

System Maintenance Utilities

System Restore and Backup Utilities

DIG DEEPER: How Disk Defragmenter Utilities Work

Accessibility Utilities

Technology in Focus

Information Technology Ethics

Chapter 6

Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

Evaluating Key Subsystems

Your Ideal Computer

Evaluating the CPU Subsystem

How the CPU Works

CPU Factors

Measuring the CPU

Evaluating the Memory Subsystem

The RAM in Your System

Adding RAM

Evaluating the Storage Subsystem

Mechanical Hard Drives

Solid State Drives

DIG DEEPER: How a Mechanical Hard Drive Works

Optical Drives

Your Storage Capacity and Needs

Try This: Measure Your System Performance

Evaluating Other Subsystems and Making a Decision

Evaluating the Video Subsystem

Video Cards

TRENDS in IT: Thunderbolt: The New Standard for Data Transfer

Evaluating the Audio Subsystem

Evaluating System Reliability

Making a Final Decision

Getting Rid of Your Old Computer

Ethics in IT: Free Hardware for All

Chapter 7

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

How Networks Function

Networking Fundamentals

Network Architectures

Network Architectures Defined by Distance

Network Architectures Defined by Levels of Administration

Ethernet Protocols

Network Components

Transmission Media

Basic Network Hardware

Network Software

Connecting to the Internet

Wired Broadband Internet Connections

Wireless Internet Access

Dial-Up Connections

Try This: Testing Your Wired and Wireless Internet Connection Speeds

Your Home Network

Installing and Configuring Home Networks

Planning Your Home Network

Connecting Devices to a Router

Network-Attached Storage Devices

TRENDS in IT: Where Should You Store Your Files? The Cloud Is Calling!  

Home Network Servers

Digital Entertainment Devices on a Network

Specialized Home-Networking Devices

Configuring Software for Your Home Network

Troubleshooting Wireless Network Problems

Ethics in IT: Sharing Your Internet Connection with Your Neighbors: Legal? Ethical? Safe?

Securing Wireless Networks

Technology in Focus

Under the Hood

Chapter 8

Digital Devices and Media: Managing a Digital Lifestyle

Mobile Devices

Digital Convergence

Telephony: Smartphones and Beyond

Smartphone Basics

Smartphone Components

How Cell Phone Technology Works

Synchronizing

Text Messaging

Mobile Internet

Smartphone Security

VoIP

Smartphone GPS

TRENDS in IT: NFC Chips: Do You Have a Digital Wallet?

Tablets, Netbooks, and Ultrabooks

Tablets  

Netbooks

Ultrabooks

Making a Choice

Try This: Creating and Publishing a Movie

The Digital Information Age

Digital Defined

Digital Media

Digital Publishing

Digital Music

DIG DEEPER: The Shift to Digital Music: A Bumpy Ride

Digital Photography

Digital Video

Ethics in IT: Managing Your Copyrights: Copyleft Might Simplify Your Life

Chapter 9

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Major Threats to Your Digital Asset

Cybercrime and Identity Theft

Computer Viruses

Catching a Virus

Boot-Sector Viruses

Logic Bombs and Time Bombs

Worms

Script and Macro Viruses

E-Mail Viruses

Encryption Viruses

Additional Virus Classifications

Virus Symptoms

Preventing Virus Infections

Antivirus Software

Software Updates

Understanding Hackers

Problems Hackers Can Cause

Trojan Horses and Rootkits

Denial-of-Service Attacks

How Hackers Gain Computer Access

Restricting Access to Your Digital Assets

Firewalls

Types of Firewalls

How Firewalls Work

Knowing Your Computer Is Secure

Password Protection and Password Management

Creating Passwords

Managing Your Passwords

Anonymous Web Surfing: Hiding from Prying Eyes

Biometric Authentication Devices

Try This: Testing Your Network Security

Protecting Your Digital Property from Yourself

Managing Online Annoyances

Malware: Adware and Spyware

Ethics in IT: You’re Being Watched … But Are You Aware You’re Being Watched?

Spam

Cookies

DIG DEEPER: Computer Forensics: How It Works

Keeping Your Data Safe

Protecting Your Personal Information

Backing Up Your Data

Social Engineering

Phishing and Pharming

Scareware

TRENDS in IT: Computers in Society: Spear Phishing: The Bane of Data Breaches

Protecting Your Physical Computing Assets

Environmental Factors

Power Surges

Deterring Theft

Keep Them Safe: Alarms

Keeping Mobile Device Data Secure

Software Alerts and Data Wipes

Technology in Focus

Careers in IT

Glossary

Index