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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.

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• 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

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Lynn Hogan has taught computer literacy and microcomputer applications classes at Calhoun Community College for 25 years. For the past 18 years, she has served as chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems. She received Calhoun's outstanding instructor award in 2006, and currently teaches computer literacy for senior adults and web design courses. Having developed the first online computer course at Calhoun, she continues to work with the distance education program. She received an M.B.A. from the University of North Alabama and a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.

She resides in Alabama with her husband and two daughters. Much of her free time is spent traveling to cutting horse shows and dressage shows, watching her daughters compete. In addition to working with horses, she enjoys cooking, reading, and family travel.

Amy Rutledge is a Special Instructor of Management Information Systems at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She coordinates academic programs in Microsoft Office applications and introductory Management Information Systems courses for the School of Business Administration. She is the Faculty Advisor for the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Student Chapter at Oakland University. Before joining Oakland University as an Instructor, Amy spent several years working for a music distribution company and automotive manufacturer in various corporate roles including IT Project Management. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration specializing in Management Information Systems, and a B.A. in French Modern Language and Literature. She holds an M.B.A from Oakland University. She resides in Michigan with her husband, Dan.