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Practical Computing has been crafted to address the unique challenges novices face in mastering PCs. It combines user-friendly design, creative multimedia tools, and a focus on useful skills that readers can apply immediately, either at home or in the workplace.
Contents
Practical Computing 3rd Edition Chapter 1 Understanding Computer Applications Computer Fundamentals Computer Applications IN-DEPTH - Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics Computer Careers A LOOK BACK - General History of the Digital Computer Computer Types TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Supercomputer Applications Software (general terminology and discussion of basics) Application Software Productivity Software Word Processing Presentation Spreadsheet Database IN-DEPTH - Microsoft Office 2010 (Computing on the Go) Entertainment and Multimedia Software Image Editing Software Educational and Reference Software Gaming Software TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Input, Processing, Output, and Storage (a computer system defined) Using and Acquiring Software Web-based Software Shareware and Freeware IN-DEPTH - Download Software or Purchase CD? TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Computer Memory (RAM) and Computer Storage (CD, Hard disk, Flash memory) Installing and Uninstalling Software HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Identifying Available Memory and Storage Space IN-DEPTH - Uninstalling vs. Deleting System Software Operating System Microsoft Windows Linux Mac OS A LOOK BACK - The Evolution of Microsoft Windows Utility Software File Compression Utiliites System Maintenance Utilities HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Performing and Scheduling System Maintenance (Defragmenting, Error Checking, Task Scheduler) System Diagnostics System Backup HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Using the Windows Action Center Chapter 2 Understanding the Operating System and File Management Operating System Basics GUI Hardware Management Software Coordination Memory Management TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - The Boot Process and ROM Windows 7 Desktop Icons and Gadgets A LOOK BACK - The Development of MS-DOS and the First Microcomputers Taskbar Start Menu Customizing the Taskbar Notification Area HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Working with the Desktop and Taskbar Windows Management Opening, Closing, Maximizing, and Restoring Windows Resizing and Moving Windows Working with Multiple Windows Aero Peek Windows Snap Arranging Windows IN-DEPTH - Windows Upgrade and Windows Update HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Managing Windows Customizing a Computer System Changing the Background and Screen Saver Understanding Screen Resolution TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Selecting a Microcomputer Managing Peripherals Working with User Accounts IN-DEPTH - The Contributions of Apple, Inc. HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Customizing the Desktop Managing Files and Folders System Folders and Windows Explorer Creating Folders TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Flash Memory IN-DEPTH - Tips for Creating a Workable Folder Structure Saving Files to Folders Selecting Multiple Files and Folders IN-DEPTH - Moving Folders From One Location to Another HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating Folders and Files Windows Search Search From the Start Menu Search From Windows Explorer IN-DEPTH - Using Wildcards When Searching Windows Help HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Searching and Using Windows Help A LOOK BACK - The History of Digital Computers Chapter 3 Navigating the Internet Understanding the Internet Internet Applications URLs TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Chrome Hyperlinks Favorites History Browser Security A LOOK BACK - The Evolution of the World Wide Web Connecting to the Internet Broadband IN-DEPTH - Free Internet Connection Home Computer Wireless Connection Connecting with a SmartPhone IN-DEPTH - Tips for Using Public WIFI HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Surfing the Web Searching the Internet Search Engines IN-DEPTH - BING and Google Search Techniques TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Creating a Web Page HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Searching the Web Downloading From the Internet Why and How to Download Safeguards When Downloading IN-DEPTH - Downloading vs. Uploading Societal Issues of the Internet Consumer Security Inappropriate Web Sites HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Exploring Sites Promoting Internet Security and Appropriate Web Protocol Chapter 4 Working with PowerPoint Understanding PowerPoint Identifying an Audience Beginning and Opening a PowerPoint Presentation PowerPoint Views Navigating a Presentation in Slide Show Saving a Presentation Modifying a Presentation Editing Slides Managing Slides Working with Themes Changing Slide Layout Previewing and Printing a Presentation Including Headers and Footers Modifying Print Properties Inserting Objects Adding ClipArt and Pictures Creating Charts Working with Tables Exploring SmartArt Including Shapes and Text Boxes HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating a PowerPoint Presentation and Adding Objects Adding Multimedia Working with Music Including Videos Editing Multimedia Broadcasting a Slide Show Adding Transitions and Animation Creating a Photo Album HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Including Multimedia in a PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 5 Working with Word Understanding Word Beginning and Opening a Word Document Word Views Navigating a Document Saving a Document Modifying a Document Selecting Text Character Formatting Paragraph Formatting Document Formatting Setting Tabs Checking Spelling and Grammar Finding and Replacing Text Cutting, Copying and Pasting HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating and Editing a Word Document Working with Word Options Previewing and Printing a Document Including Headers and Footers Modifying Print Properties Inserting Objects Adding ClipArt and Pictures Including WordArt Adding Tables HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Working with Word Objects Chapter 6 Working with Excel Understanding Excel Beginning and Opening an Excel Workbook Excel Views Navigating a Worksheet Saving a Workbook Modifying a Worksheet Editing Cell Contents Including Formulas Adjusting Alignment Changing Row Height and Column Width Copying and Moving Cell Contents Absolute and Relative Referencing HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Creating and Editing a Workbook Working with Multiple Worksheets Renaming, Moving, and Delete Worksheets Creating Linking Formulas Working with Functions HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Working with Functions and Multiple Worksheets Chapter 7 Understanding Networking and Computer Security Networking Basics Peer-to-Peer Networks Client/server Networks Creating a Home Computer Network Wired and Wireless Networks Home Networking Equipment Securing a Home Computer Network TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - War Driving Home Computer Security Viruses IN-DEPTH - Virus symptoms Hackers Spyware and Malware IN-DEPTH - Cookies Phishing IN-DEPTH - Prevention of Identity Theft HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Testing a Computer's Vulnerability TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Denial of Service (DoS) Attack Windows 7 and Internet Explorer Security Features Windows Firewall Windows Defender User Account Control Action Center HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Exploring Windows 7 Security Windows Update IE Security and Privacy Settings TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Backing up Computer Data HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Adjusting Internet Explorer Security Settings Chapter 8 Exploring Online Communication and Cloud Computing Online Communication E-Mail IN-DEPTH - Online Etiquette Blog Social Networking IN-DEPTH - Staying Safe Online Twitter IN-DEPTH - Using Twitter to Market a Business Text Message Instant Message IN-DEPTH - Wikipedia Wiki RSS Feed TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - XML and HTML A LOOK BACK - The History of E-Mail Podcast IN-DEPTH - News Feeds HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Communicating Online Cloud Computing IN-DEPTH - Companies Involved in Cloud Computing Document Sharing and Online Productivity Software Web Apps and Skydrive TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Windows Live Google Apps Zoho Social Bookmarking Photo Sharing IN-DEPTH - Photo Sites HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Sharing Files, Documents, and Photos Chapter 9 Exploring Digital Entertainment and Multimedia Applications A Definition of Digital Digital Photography Digital Camera Specifications IN-DEPTH - Photo Sharing Sites Transferring Pictures to a Computer Sharing Digital Pictures A LOOK BACK - Kodak Editing Digital Pictures IN-DEPTH - Image Editing Software HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Using Windows Photo Gallery Digital Video Recording Video IN-DEPTH - Video Editing in Microsoft Office 2010 Transferring Video to a Computer Uploading Video to YouTube Editing Video TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT - Capturing YouTube Video HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Using Windows MovieMaker Music Downloading Music IN-DEPTH - Legal Considerations When Downloading Multimedia Using Portable Music Players HANDS-ON ACTIVITY - Including Music and Video in PowerPoint Business Applications Video Conferencing Broadcasting PowerPoint Appendix Learning Platforms Blackboard Angel Moodle Myitlab
