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Tables of Contents for Learning Computer Concepts
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
i
What This Book Contains
How This Book Helps You
What's on the CD
How to Use the CD
Support Material
Beyond the Book: Current Events Projects and Activities on the Web
Technology in Prospective
1
11
The Computer Revolution
The Evolution of a Personal Computer
Timelines for Computers
Entertainment
Communications Now and Then
History of Personal Computers
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Defining a Computer
12
18
What is a Computer?
How a Computer Works
Hardware Defined
What Makes a Computer Different
Types of Computers
Buying a Computer
Key Companies in the Computer Industry
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
The System Configuration
30
14
What is a Processor?
Memory
Other System Unit Components
Upgrading a Computer
Getting System Information
Who's Who of Computer Executives
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Entering Data
44
13
Using Your Keyboard
Using a Mouse
Using Other Input Devices
Using a Scanner
Digital and Video Cameras
Voice Recognition
Customizing Your Mouse
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Output: Viewing, Printing, Music, and Modems
57
14
Making Sense of Monitors
Printing
Playing Sounds and Music
Modems: Connecting to the Internet
Printing Tips
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Storing Data
71
15
Defining Hard Drives
Using Your Floppy Drive
More Storage
Other Storage Options
Optimizing Your Drives
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Operating Systems
86
20
What is an Operating System?
DOS and Windows
Other Operating Systems
Working with Windows
Using Windows Applications
Customizing Windows
Best Free Stuff Online
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Word Processing
106
20
What is Word Processing?
Word Processing Programs
Typing and Editing Text
Formatting Text
Formatting Paragraphs
Formatting Pages
Handling Word Processing Documents
Special Features
Create Your Own Stationery
Hunting Easter Eggs
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Spreadsheets
126
16
What is a Spreadsheet?
Spreadsheet Programs
Entering Data
Creating Formulas
Making the Worksheet Look Nice
Creating Charts
Using a Worksheet as a Database
Handling Spreadsheet Documents
Other Financial Programs
Calculate Auto Payments
Digital Money
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Database
142
19
What is a Database?
Setting Up a Database
Entering Data
Updating Data
Viewing the Data
Querying the Database
Creating Reports
Programming Features
Handling Database Files
Keeping Track of a Collection
Junk Collecting
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Graphics Programs
161
15
What is a Graphic Program?
Paint Programs
Drawing Programs
Photo Programs
Design Programs
Animation Programs
Web Graphics
Clip Art
Insert a Picture into a Document
Wearing Your Computer
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Presentations and Publishing
176
18
Understanding Publishing
Using Desktop Publishing Programs
Using Presentation Programs
Web Publishing Programs
Getting Web Design Advice
Making Your Own Films
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
The Programming Profession
194
17
The Definition of Programming
Development of Computer Languages
An Overview of Programming
Occupations
Programming Basics
Choosing the Right Language
The Future of Programming
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
The Internet
211
19
What is the Internet?
Getting Connected
Browsing Web Pages
Searching the Internet
E-mail and Other Communications
Creating a List of Favorite Sites
Expressing Emotions in E-mail
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Networking
230
13
What is a Network?
Sharing Resources
Types of Networks
Server and Client Networks
Peer Networks
Network Jobs
TCP/IP
DNS
Architures
Protocols
Physical Characteristics of Network
Network Devies
Data Link Devices
The Transport Layer
The Session Layer
The Presentation Layer
The Application Layer
Network Operating System
The Directory
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Computers and Careers
243
18
Computers in the Workplace
Accounting
Advertising and Marketing
Agriculture
Artists, Illustrators, Designers
Auto Industry
Banking and Investments
Computers
Construction, Architects, Engineering
Film and TV
Government
Journalism and Writing
Law
Manufacturing
Medicine
Music
Real Estate
Restaurants
Retail
Sales
Science and Research
Small Business Owner
Students and Teaching
Finding Jobs Online
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Computers and Society
261
13
Computers in Our Lives
Computer Crime
Computer Viruses
Internet Ethics
Safe Internet Browsing
Computers and the Environment
Scanning for Viruses
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
The Future of Computing
274
A Look into the Future
Computers of the Future
The Future of Internet Access
The Office of the Future
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Glossary
Index