Computers Are Your Future Pearson International Edition

A Reference Tool for Todays Students!

 

If you are like many students today, you want a practical what it is and how it works approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of when and why.

 

This new edition of Computers Are Your Future has been revised to match what you already know with what you need to know in order to be successful in the exciting and ever-changing world of information technology.

 

Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.

 

Key Features

         Thoroughly revised and updated content throughout ensures that your book covers the most current technology

         Green Tech Tips offer suggestions or tips to stay ecologically friendly

         Ethics boxes inspire you to consider what would you do? in specific technology scenarios

         Lots of images and screen shots in each chapter make this book visually stimulating, as do the Spotlight sections which cover some innovative or practical topics in IT

         Substantial study-aids are available in the extensive end-of-chapter material, including an End of Chapter Summary, Key Terms and Concepts, Web Exercises, etc.

 

Tools to help you succeed in this course

You will find lots of self-study tools on the companion website, www.pearsonhighered.com/cayf !  These tools include:

         Objectives

         Key Terms

         Online Study Guide

         Internet Exercises

         Web Resources

         End of Chapter Summary

         Crossword Puzzles

 

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Catherine LaBerta is a Full Professor in the Computer Science/Mathematics Department at Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. She is also an adjunct professor at SUNY-Buffalo. Catherine teaches courses that range from Intro to Computers to Programming in C++ to Web Development. Originally a math major, Catherine took additional courses in computers and programming and found a field that clicked for her. She enjoys the constant changes in the computer and related fields as it forces one to keep up and constantly learn. Not a total book worm, she loves skiing in Purgatory, CO, one of her favorite spots. She also enjoys boating--especially schooner trips off the coast of Maine-- and will always be working on that golf game.

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Chapter 1 Computers and You Spotlight 1 Ethics Chapter 2 Inside the System Unit Chapter 3 Input/Output and Storage Spotlight 2 File Management Chapter 4 System Software Spotlight 3 Buying and Upgrading Your Home Computer System Chapter 5 Application Software: Tools for Productivity Spotlight 4 Microsoft Office Chapter 6 The Internet & the World Wide Web Spotlight 5 Web 2.0 Chapter 7 Networks: Communicating and Sharking Resources Chapter 8 Wired and Wireless Communications Spotlight 6 Digital Life Chapter 9 Privacy, Crime, and Security Spotlight 7 Emerging Technologies Chapter 10 Careers and Certification Chapter 11 Programming Languages and Program Development Chapter 12 Databases and Information Systems Chapter 13 Systems Analysis and Design Chapter 14 Enterprise Computing

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