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Technology In Action, Complete, 12e
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Ch 01: Using Technology to Change the World
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Computer
Ch 02: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Binary Numbers Interactive
Healthy Computing
Port Tour: How Do I Hook It Up?
Virtual Computer Tour
Ch 03: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources
Objectives
Key Terms
Online Chapter Review
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Blogging
Finding Information on the Web
Welcome to the Web
TIF: The History of the Personal Computer
Web Research Project
Check Your Understanding
Ch 04: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Enhancing Photos with Image-Editing Software
Ch 05: System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Letting Your Computer Clean Up After Itself
Customizing Windows
File Compression
File Management
Hard Disk Anatomy
TIF: Information Technology Ethics
Web Research Project
Check Your Understanding
Ch 06: Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Memory Hierarchy Interactive
Optical Media Reading and Writing Interactive
Installing RAM
Installing an SSD Drive
Using Windows 8.1 to Evaluate CPU Performance
Ch 07: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Connecting to the Internet
Installing a Home Computer Network
Securing Wireless Networks
TIF: Under the Hood
Web Research Project
Sound Byte Labs
Computer Architecture Interactive
Where Does Binary Show Up?
Check Your Understanding
Ch 08: Digital Devices and Media: Managing a Digital Lifestyle
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Connecting with Bluetooth
Smartphones Are Really Smart
Ch 09: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Installing a Personal Firewall
Protecting Your Computer
Managing Computer Security with Windows Tools
Surge Protectors
TIF: Careers in IT
Web Research Project
Check Your Understanding
Ch 10: Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Using the Arduino Microcontroller
Programming with the Processing Language
Programming for End Users
Ch 11: Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Creating an Access Database
Improving an Access Database
Ch 12: Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
A Day in the Life of a Network Technician
Network Topology and Navigation Devices
Ch 13: Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
Objectives
Online Chapter Review
Key Terms
Web Projects and Resources
Web Research Project
Web Resources
Check Your Understanding
Check Your Understanding Part 1
Check Your Understanding Part 2
End of Chapter Summary
Crossword Puzzles
Making the Transition
Make This Project Instructions
Sound Byte Labs
Creating Web Pages with HTML
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