دانلود کتاب Technology in action, complete

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Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents About the Authors Dedication Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Using Technology to Change the World How Will You Put Technology in Action? Technology on the World Stage Technology and Our Society How Will Technology Improve Your Life? Technology at Home Technology and Your Career Chapter 2 Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts Understanding Digital Components Understanding your Computer Input Devices Output Devices Processing, Storage, and Connectivity Processing and Memory on the Motherboard Storing Data and Information Connecting Peripherals to the Computer Power Controls Setting it All Up 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 Communicating and Collaborating on the Web Web Entertainment Conducting Business Over the Internet: E-commerce Using the Web Effectively Accessing and Moving Around the Web Searching the Web Effectively 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 Productivity and Business Software Programs That Let You Play Multimedia and Entertainment Software Managing Your Software Chapter 5 System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management Understanding System Software Operating System Fundamentals What the Operating System Does The Boot Process: Starting Your Computer Using System Software The Windows Interface Organizing your Computer: File Management Utility Programs Technology in Focus Information Technology Ethics Chapter 6 Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System Evaluating Key Subsystems Your Ideal Computing Device Evaluating the CPU Subsystem Evaluating the Memory Subsystem Evaluating the Storage Subsystem Evaluating Other Subsystems and Making a Decision Evaluating the Video Subsystem Evaluating the Audio Subsystem Evaluating System Reliability Making a Final Decision Chapter 7 Networking: Connecting Computing Devices How Networks Function Networking Fundamentals Network Architectures Network Components Connecting to the Internet Your Home Network Installing and Configuring Home Networks 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 Tablets, Netbooks, and Ultrabooks The Digital Information Age Digital Defined Digital Media Chapter 9 Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices Major Threats to Your Digital Assets Cybercrime and Identity Theft Computer Viruses Preventing Virus Infections Understanding Hackers Restricting Access to Your Digital Assets Protecting Your Digital Property from Yourself Managing Online Annoyances Keeping Your Data Safe Social Engineering Protecting Your Physical Computing Assets Technology in Focus Careers in IT Chapter 10 Behind the Scenes: Software Programming Understanding Software Programming The Importance of Programming The Life Cycle of an Information System The Life Cycle of a Program Programming Languages Many Languages for Many Projects Exploring Programming Languages Chapter 11 Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems Database Basics Database Building Blocks Database Types Database Functions How Businesses Use Databases Data Warehousing and Storage Business Intelligence Systems Data Mining Chapter 12 Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World Client/Server Networks and Topologies Client/Server Network Basics Servers Network Topologies Setting Up Business Networks Transmission Media Network Adapters Network Navigation Devices Network Operating Systems Client/Server Network Security Chapter 13 Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works Inner Workings of the Internet The Management of the Internet Internet Networking Data Transmission and Protocols Internet Identity: IP Addresses and Domain Names Coding and Communicating on the Internet HTML, XML, and other web Building Blocks Communications Over the Internet Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z