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Computing Fundamentals: Introduction to Computers

by Faithe Wempen

January 2015

Beginner

768 pages

21h 38m

English

Sybex

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What You Will LearnChapter FeaturesEnd-of-Chapter FeaturesOnline Features
Understanding Information SystemsIdentifying Computer TypesUnderstanding Software TypesComputer System ComponentsHow Computers CommunicateSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Understanding CPUsUnderstanding MemoryUnderstanding MotherboardsUnderstanding Power SuppliesTroubleshooting Common System Unit ProblemsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Selecting and Using Input DevicesSelecting and Using Output DevicesChoosing Appropriate Storage DevicesTroubleshooting Common Input, Output, and Storage ProblemsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Understanding System SoftwareComparing the Major Operating SystemsUnderstanding Device DriversUnderstanding Digital StorageSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
A Tour of Windows 8.1Starting Up and Shutting DownRunning ApplicationsManaging FilesSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Managing User AccountsUsing System UtilitiesTroubleshooting Common Windows ProblemsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Business Productivity SoftwareGraphics SoftwareOther Types of SoftwareManaging Your ApplicationsSummaryKey TermsTest YourselfExplore More
Understanding the Office 2013 InterfaceUsing Basic Features of Office ApplicationsSaving, Opening, and Creating FilesPrinting and Sharing FilesSetting Application OptionsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Editing and Formatting TextFormatting ParagraphsFormatting Documents and SectionsWorking with PicturesWorking with TablesCorrecting and CollaboratingSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Understanding the Excel InterfaceMoving Around in a WorksheetChanging the Structure of a WorksheetFormatting CellsEntering Formulas and FunctionsCreating ChartsWorking with Data TablesSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Understanding Access DatabasesCreating Databases and TablesCreating QueriesCreating Forms and ReportsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Building a Basic PresentationFormatting a PresentationCreating and Inserting ContentApplying Transitions and AnimationsPresenting a Slide ShowSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Our Connected World: Communication SystemsWays of Classifying NetworksNetwork HardwareUnderstanding and Connecting to the InternetTroubleshooting Network and Internet ConnectionsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Internet Communication TypesCommunicating AppropriatelyUsing and Managing EmailSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
How the Web WorksAccessing the Web with a BrowserUsing Web Search ToolsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Network and Internet Security ConcernsNetwork and Internet Privacy ConcernsStrategies for Improving SecuritySummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Legal Issues in ComputingEthical Issues in ComputingHealth Issues in ComputingEnvironmental Issues in Computer DisposalSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Customizing the InterfaceChanging Location-Based SettingsSummaryKey TermsTest Yourself
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17Appendix A
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Chapter 1 Computer Basics

Learning objectives

Understand the purpose and elements of information systems
Recognize the different types of computers
Distinguish the main software types
Identify the components of a computer system
Understand how computers communicate

Understanding Information Systems

Identifying Computer Types

Understanding Software Types

Computer System Components

How Computers Communicate

Welcome to Computing Fundamentals! This book helps prepare you for success in a world that is filled with computers. At work, at school, at home, in stores, and as you travel, computers help make things run more smoothly.

Think about the average day in your life, all the places you go and all the things you do. How many of those involve ...