Computing fundamentals introduction to computers
The absolute beginner's guide to learning basic computer skills Computing Fundamentals, Introduction to Computers gets you up to speed on basic computing skills, showing you everything you need to know to conquer entry-level computing courses. Written by a Microsoft Office Master Instructor, th...
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Indianapolis, Indiana :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
[2015]
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009849123606719 |
Table of Contents:
- Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Introduction; What You Will Learn; Chapter Features; End-of-Chapter Features; Online Features; Part I: Computer Basics and Hardware; Chapter 1: Computer Basics; Understanding Information Systems; Identifying Computer Types; Personal Computers; Multi-User Computers; Understanding Software Types; BIOS; Operating Systems; Utilities; Application Software; Computer System Components; How Data Is Represented on a Computer; Input Devices; Processing Devices ; Output Devices ; Storage Devices; How Computers Communicate
- Ethernet Networking Bluetooth Networking; The Internet; Summary; Understanding Information Systems; Identifying Computer Types; Understanding Software Types; Computer System Components; How Computers Communicate; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Fact Check; Matching; Sum It Up; Think It Over; Software as a Service; Shopping for Tablet PCs; Sharing Wi-Fi; Chapter 2: The System Unit; Understanding CPUs; The Machine Cycle; Physical Composition of a CPU; Cores; Caches; CPU Performance Factors; Understanding Memory; How Computers Use Memory; Understanding System Memory; Understanding Motherboards
- Form Factor Expansion Slots; Built-in Components; Other Common External Connectors; Drive Connectors; Understanding Power Supplies; Troubleshooting Common System Unit Problems; No Response; Fan Noise but Nothing Onscreen; Error Message on a Black Screen; Error Message on a Bright Blue Screen; Windows Hangs at Start-up; PC Shuts Down or Freezes; Summary; Understanding CPUs; Understanding Memory; Understanding Motherboards ; Understanding Power Supplies; Troubleshooting Common System Unit Problems; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Fact Check; Matching; Sum It Up; Explore More; Benchmarking
- Completing a System Inventory Exploring Power Voltages ; Think It Over; Is Faster Always Desirable?; Shopping with Expandability in Mind; Self-Troubleshoot or Call a Professional?; Chapter 3: Input, Output, and Storage; Selecting and Using Input Devices; Keyboards; Pointing Devices; Drawing Tablets; Scanning Devices; Capture Devices; Audio Input Devices; Selecting and Using Output Devices; Display Screens; Printers; Printer Features; Impact versus Non-Impact Printers; Inkjet Printers; Laser Printers; Specialty Printers; Audio Output Devices; Choosing Appropriate Storage Devices
- Data Storage Basics Hard Disk Drives; Optical Drives; Solid-State Drives; Network Volumes; Cloud-Based Storage; Troubleshooting Common Input, Output, and Storage Problems; Summary; Selecting and Using Input Devices; Selecting and Using Output Devices; Choosing Appropriate Storage Devices; Troubleshooting Common Input, Output and Storage Problems; Key Terms; Test Yourself; Fact Check; Matching; Sum It Up; Explore More; Input and Output Devices in Your World; Speech Recognition in Windows 8.1; Think It Over; How Much Does Printing Really Cost?; Solid-State Drives; Backing Up Your Files
- Part II: Software
