Visualizing Technology Complete, 8/e

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office®. Always current, always innovative Visualizing Technology provides a hands-on, highly visual approach to computer concepts whereby students learn a skill and then either apply it to a project or simulation or watch a Viz Clip video to dive deeper. Each magazine-style chapter has a consistent approach of instruction, active practice with Digital Literacy and Essential Job Skills projects, and videos and IT simulations. The 8th edition covers a vast range of technology trends affecting modern work environments, such as immersive technologies, Deep and Dark Web, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine and deep learning. 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Objective 1 Explain the Functions of a Computer Necessity Is the Mother of Invention The Information Processing Cycle HOW TO Cap ture a Screenshot of Your Desktop A Brief History of Computers Objective 2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware History of Computers Moore’s Law Bits and Bytes Objective 3 Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Code Binary Code Measuring Data Let’s Get Personal Objective 4 List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers Desktop Computers Notebook Computers MAC, PC, or Something Else? Ergonomics HOW TO Ergonomics Beyond the Desktop Objective 5 Give Examples of Other Computing Devices Mobile Devices Video Game Systems and Simulations Computing on a Large Scale Objective 6 List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser Computers Servers Supercomputers Distributed and Grid Computing Computers Are Everywhere Objective 7 Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence Embedded Computers Convergence Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 2 Application Software Making Business Work Objective 1 Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software Office Suites Other Types of Business Software Making It Personal Objective 2 Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software Office Applications Finance and Tax Preparation Software Entertainment and Multimedia Software Educational and Reference Software Web Apps HOW TO Create a Document Using WordPad or TextEdit Will It Run? Objective 3 Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility Your System Specs System Requirements Where to Get It Objective 4 Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software Licensing Free or Fee Sources of Software Your Head in the Cloud Objective 5 Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing Cloud Computing HOW TO Create a Mobile App with Appy Pie Managing Software on Your System Objective 6 Install, Uninstall, and Update Software Installing Software Updating and Uninstalling Software Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 3 File Management A Place for Everything Objective 1 Create Folders to Organize Files Navigating Your Computer Creating and Using Folders HOW TO Organize Your Files What’s in a Name? Objective 2 Explain the Importance of File Extensions File Names and Extensions File Properties Back It Up Objective 3 Explain the Importance of Backing Up Files Windows File History macOS Time Machine Other Backup Software Backup to the Cloud Cloud Storage Shrink It Objective 4 Demonstrate How to Compress Files Types of File Compression Working with File Compression HOW TO Create a Compressed (Zipped) Folder It’s Always in the Last Place You Look Objective 5 Use Advanced Search Options to Locate Files Using Windows to Search for Files Searching in macOS Using Boolean Logic to Refine Searches That’s Not the Program I Want to Open This File Objective 6 Change the Default Program Associated with a File Type Setting Program Defaults Managing File Type Associations Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 4 Hardware The CPU: The Brains of the Operation Objective 1 Explain the Functions of a CPU Instruction Cycle CPU Performance Getting to Know Your System Objective 2 Identify the Parts of a System Unit and Motherboard The Motherboard Ports and Connectors BIOS and MEMORY A Place for Everything Objective 3 Compare Storage Devices Optical Discs Flash Memory Hard Drives Disconnecting an External Drive Ejecting an External Drive on a Mac HOW TO Assess Your Computer Hardware What Goes In . . . Objective 4 List and Describe Common Input Devices Keyboards The Mouse and Other Pointing Devices Digital Cameras and Webcams Scanners Microphones and Game Controllers . . . Must Come Out Objective 5 List and Describe Essential Video and Audio Output Devices Video Output Devices Audio Output Devices Pick a Printer Objective 6 Compare Various Types of Printers Inkjets, Dye‐Sublimation, and Photo Printers Thermal and 3D Printers Laser Printers, Plotters, and Multifunction Devices HOW TO Reduce Energy Consumption Using Power Settings Adaptation: Making Technology Work for You Objective 7 Explain and Provide Examples of Adaptive Technology Adaptive Technology Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Objective 8 Discuss Communication Devices Network Adapters Modems and Fax Devices Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 5 System Software Who’s the Boss? Objective 1 Explain What an Operating System Does Provides User Interface Manages Resources and Controls Hardware Interacts with Software HOW TO Keep Your Desktop OS Up to Date Desktop Operating Systems Objective 2 Compare Desktop Operating Systems Windows macOS Linux Beta Software Make Your OS Work for You Objective 3 Configure a Desktop Operating System Configuring Your OS User Accounts Something Special for You Objective 4 Compare Specialized Operating Systems Embedded Operating Systems The NOS Knows Objective 5 Compare the Most Common Network Operating Systems What Is a NOS? Utilities You Should Use Objective 6 List and Explain Important Utility Software Why Use Disk Utilities? Utilities for Disk Health Security Software Troubleshooting and Maintenance Objective 7 Troubleshoot Common Computer Problems Basic Troubleshooting Methods Saving Energy and Extending Battery Life Configuring Hardware HOW TO Back Up Important Files Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 6 Digital Devices, Multimedia, and Immersive Technology Technology on the Move Objective 1 Compare Tablets and Smartphones Analog vs. Digital Smartphones Tablets Portable Media Players Jump Right In Objective 2 Identify Immersive Technologies and Uses Virtual Reality Augmented and Mixed Reality Digital Camera Basics Objective 3 Explain the Features of Digital Cameras Key Features Types of Digital Cameras A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words Objective 4 Identify Several Ways to Edit and Print Photos Editing Photos Printing and Sharing Photos HOW TO Edit a Photo Using the Photos App Making Sense of Sound Objective 5 Recognize Important Audio File Types Audio File Types Media Software Digital Rights Management (DRM) Speech Recognition Lights, Camera, Action Objective 6 Describe Several Ways to Create Videos Videoconferencing, Webcasting, and Streaming Video Sharing Video HOW TO Create a Screen Capture Video Using the ‐Windows 10 Game Bar Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 7 The Internet Internet Timeline Objective 1 Recognize the Importance of the Internet How It All Got Started World Wide Web Internet2 Get Connected Objective 2 Compare Types of Internet Connections How Do You Get Connected? Access for All Surf’s Up Objective 3 Compare Popular Web Browsers Browsers Configuring Your Web Browser Add‐Ons, Plug‐Ins, and Toolbars HOW TO Use Google Drive Navigating the Net Objective 4 Demonstrate How to Navigate the Web Web Addresses Smart Searching HOW TO Create a Website Using Wix Would I Lie to You? Objective 5 Discuss How to Evaluate the Credibility of Information Found on the Web Who Wrote It? What About the Design? Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 8 Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web Talk to Me Objective 1 Compare Different Forms of Synchronous Online Communication Chat and IM VoIP Leave a Message Objective 2 Compare Different Forms of Asynchronous Online Communication How Do You Read and Send Email? Parts of an Email Message Text and Multimedia Messaging Forums and Discussion Boards There’s a Place for Everyone . . . Objective 3 Discuss the Impact of Social Media in Society Social Media Social Video, Image, and Music Sites Presenting Yourself Online HOW TO Create a LinkedIn Profile Get Your Word Out Objective 4 Locate User‐Generated Content in the Form of a Blog or Podcast Blogs Podcasts RSS Crowdfunding HOW TO Create a Blog with Blogger The Wisdom of the Crowd Objective 5 Discuss How Wikis and Other Social Media Sites Rely on the Wisdom of the Crowd Wikis Social Review Sites Social Bookmarking and News Sites E‐Commerce Objective 6 Explain the Influence of Social Media on E‐Commerce Types of E‐Commerce How Safe Is My Money? Online Tools for Business Objective 7 Compare Social Media and Other Online Technologies Used in Business Facebook Pages Twitter Search Engines Digital Communication Tools Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 9 Networks and Communication From Sneakernet to Hotspots Objective 1 Discuss the Importance of Computer Networks Peer‐to‐Peer Networks Client–Server Networks LANs and WANs Objective 2 Compare Different Types of LANs and WANs Small Networks LAN Topologies Large Networks Network Hardware Objective 3 List and Describe the Hardware Used in Both Wired and Wireless Networks Network Adapters Network Connectivity Hardware Software and Protocols Objective 4 List and Describe Network Software and Protocols Peer‐to‐Peer Network Software Client–Server Network Software Network Protocols HOW TO Examine Network and Sharing Settings Protecting Your Network Objective 5 Explain How to Protect a Network Layer 1: The Fence Layer 2: Door Locks Layer 3: Alarm Systems Layer 4: Guard Dogs HOW TO Check Your System Security Software Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 10 Security and Privacy Cybercrime: They Are Out to Get You Objective 1 Recognize Different Types of Cybercrime Personal Cybercrime Cybercrime against Organizations The Deep and Dark Web HOW TO Configure Secure Browser Settings Using Google Chrome Malware: Pick Your Poison Objective 2 Differentiate between Various Types of Malware Spam and Cookies Adware and Spyware Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Rootkits Shields Up! Objective 3 Explain How to Secure a Computer Software Hardware Operating System An Ounce of Prevention Objective 4 Practice Safe Computing User Accounts Securing Accounts Encryption Safely Installing Software Updating and Uninstalling Software Acceptable Use Policies HOW TO Secure a Microsoft Word Document The Law Is on Your Side Objective 5 Discuss Laws Related to Computer Security and Privacy The Enforcers Current Laws Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 11 Databases Database Basics Objective 1 Identify the Parts of a Database Tables, Fields, and Records Forms, Queries, and Reports A Database for Every Purpose Objective 2 Compare the Four Types of Databases Flat Databases Relational Databases Object‐Oriented Databases Multidimensional Databases HOW TO Create a Form Using Google Drive The Tools of the Trade Objective 3 Explain Database Management Systems Creating a Database Data Validation SQL Output HOW TO Create a Customer Database Data in . . . Information out Objective 4 Discuss Important Types of Information Systems Office Support Systems Transaction Processing Blockchain Management Information Systems Decision Support Systems Business Intelligence and Big Data Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence Real‐World Databases Objective 5 List Examples of Databases Used in Law Enforcement and Research Law Enforcement Science Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Chapter 12 Program Development Getting from Idea to Product Objective 1 Describe the System Development Life Cycle System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Other Development Models Coding the System Objective 2 Describe the Program Development Cycle Program Development Cycle HOW TO Create a Flowchart Tools of the Trade Objective 3 Compare Various Programming Languages Programming Languages Programming Tools Web Programming Mobile App Development HOW TO Automate a Task by Using a Macro in Word Artificial Intelligence Objective 4 Explain the Term Artificial Intelligence Applications Expert Systems Machine Learning and Neural Networks Objectives Recap Key Terms Summary Application Projects Appendix A Microsoft® Office 2019 Applications Chapter Guide Visualizing Technology, Eighth Edition Appendix B Mind Maps Glossary Index