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Technology impacts every aspect of life and choices are endless. As a college student, you need to know how to evaluate devices, choose apps, maintain a compelling online reputation, and lock down digital security. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2018, COMPREHENSIVE goes beyond the intuitive "how-to" of apps and social media to delve into the broad concepts that are guiding current technologies such as self-driving cars, virtual reality, file sharing torrents, encrypted communications, photo forensics, and the Internet of Things. Numerous illustrations and interactive features in this complete book make mastering technical topics a breeze with a learning path that is structured with you, today's busy student, in mind. This edition offers an insightful overview of what every college student should know about using technology to complete your education, launch a successful career, and engage in issues that shape today's world.
Contents
Module 1
16 DIGITAL CONTENT
18 SECTION A: Digital Basics
19 Data Representation Basics
21 Representing Numbers
22 Representing Text
25 Bits and Bytes
26 Compression
29 SECTION B: Digital Sound
30 Digital Audio Basics
32 Digital Audio File Formats
34 MIDI
36 Digitized Speech
38 SECTION C: Bitmap Graphics
39 Bitmap Basics
42 Bitmap Data Representation
44 Image Compression
46 Modifying Bitmap Images
48 Panoramic and 360 Images
49 Stereoscopy
51 SECTION D: Vector Graphics
52 Vector Graphics Basics
55 Vector Tools
56 3D Graphics
58 Vectors and Virtual Reality
60 SECTION E: Digital Video
61 Digital Video Basics
65 Video Compression
66 Video File Formats
68 Digital Video Variations
70 ISSUE: what is Fair Use?
72 Information Tools: Photo Forensics
74 Technology IN CONTEXT: Film
76 Module ACTIVITIES
81 Lab: The DigitalWorld with Eyes Shut
Module 2
82 DIGITAL DEVICES
84 SECTION A: Device Basics
85 Computers
87 Circuits and Chips
89 Components
91 Maintenance
94 SECTION B: Device Options
95 Enterprise Computers
96 Personal Computers
98 Niche Devices
99 Choosing a Digital Device
104 SECTION C: Processors and Memory
105 Microprocessors
107 How Processors Work
110 Performance
113 Random Access Memory
114 Read-only Memory
116 SECTION D: Storage
117 Storage Basics
119 Magnetic Storage Technology
121 Optical Storage Technology
122 Solid State Storage Technology
123 Cloud Storage
125 Backup
129 SECTION E: Input and Output
130 Add-on Gadgets
131 Expansion Ports
134 Bluetooth
135 Device Drivers
136 Display Devices
140 Printers
142 Things
144 Autonomous Vehicles
146 ISSUE: Where does all the ewaste go?
148 Information tools: FINDING THE RIGHT
STUFF
150 Technology IN CONTEXT: Military
152 Module ACTIVITIES
157 Lab: What's Going On in There?
Module 3
158 NETWORKS
160 SECTION A: Network Basics
161 Communication Systems
162 Communication Channels
166 Network Topology
168 Network Nodes
170 Communication Protocols
172 SECTION B: The Internet
173 Background
175 Internet Infrastructure
176 Packets
179 Internet Addresses
182 Domain Names
186 SECTION C: Internet Access
187 Connection Basics
192 Cable Internet Service
193 Telephone Network Internet Service
195 Satellite Internet Service
196 Mobile Broadband Service
198 Wi-Fi Hotspots
200 SECTION D: Local Area Networks
201 LAN Basics
203 Ethernet
205 Wi-Fi
207 Set Up Your Own Network
211 Network Monitoring
212 IoT Networks
214 SECTION E: File Sharing
215 File Sharing Basics
216 Accessing LAN Files
219 Sharing Your Files
222 Internet-based Sharing
224 Torrents
226 ISSUE: Who will Control the Internet?
228 Information Tools: Fact Checking
230 Technology IN CONTEXT: Education
232 Module ACTIVITIES
237 Lab: Hack Your Net
Module 4
240 THE WEB
242 SECTION A: Web Basics
243 Web Overview
244 Evolution
246 Web Sites
247 Hypertext Links
249 URLs
254 SECTION B: Browsers
255 Browser Basics
258 Customization
262 Browser Cache
266 SECTION C: HTML
267 HTML Basics
269 HTML Editing Tools
272 CSS
274 Dynamic Web Pages
276 Site Creation
278 SECTION D: HTTP
279 HTTP Basics
281 Cookies
284 HTTPS
286 SECTION E: Search Engines
287 Search Engine Basics
292 Formulating Searches
295 Search Privacy
296 Using Web-based Source Material
298 ISSUE: Who is Tracking You?
300 Information Tools: Citations
302 Technology IN CONTEXT: Fashion Industry
304 Module ACTIVITIES
309 Lab: Design Your Home Page
Module 5
310 SOCIAL MEDIA
312 SECTION A: Social Networking
313 The Social Media Mix
316 Social Networking Evolution
317 Social Networking Basics
319 Geosocial Networking
321 Social Network Analytics
324 SECTION B: Content Communities
325 Evolution
327 Media Content Communities
329 Intellectual Property
331 Creative Commons
334 SECTION C: Blogs AND More
335 Blogs
338 Microblogs
340 Wikis
344 SECTION D: Online Communication
345 Communication Matrix
346 Email
351 Online Chat
352 Voice and Video over IP
354 SECTION E: Social Media Values
355 Identity
357 Reputation
360 Privacy
364 ISSUE: when do online avatars die?
366 Information Tools: Media Attribut
