计算机文化 : 第15版

CHAPTER 1 COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL BASICS

Section A: All Things Digital

The Digital Revolution

Data Processing

Personal Computing

Network Computing

Cloud Computing

Digital Society

Quick Check A

Section B: Digital Oevices

Computer Basics

Computer Types and Uses

Microcontrollers

Quick Check B

Section C: Digital Data Representation

Data Representation Basics

Representing Numbers, Text, Images, and Sound

Quantifying Bits and Bytes

Circuits and Chips

Quick Check C

Section D: Digital Processing

Programs and tnstruction Sets

Processor Logic

Quick Check D

Section E: Password Security

Authentication Protocols

Password Hacks

Secure Passwords

Quick Check E

CHAPTER 2 COMPUTER HARDWARE

Section A: Personal Computer Basics

Personal Computer Systems

Desktop and Portable Computers

Home, Game, and Small Business Systems

Buying a Computer

Handheld Computers

Quick Check A

Section B: Microprocessors and Memory

Microprocessor Basics

Today's Microprocessors

Random Access Memory

Read-Only Memory

EEPROM

Quick Check B

Section C: Storage Devices

Storage Basics

Magnetic Storage Technology

Optical Storage Technology

Solid State Storage Technology

Storage Wrap-up

Quick Check C

Section D: Input and Output Devices

Basic Input Devices

Display Devices

Printers

Installing Peripheral Devices

Quick Check D

Section E: Hardware Security

Anti-Theft Devices

Surge Protection and Battery Backup

Basic Maintenance

Troubleshooting and Repair

Quick Check E

CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE

Section A: Software Basics

Software Categories

Music Software

Video Software

Graphics Software

Mapping and Location-based Software

Business and "Number Crunching" Software

Desktop Publishing Software

Personal Finance Software

Utility Software

Device Drivers

Quick Check A

Section B: Office Suites

Office Suite Basics

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentations

Quick Check B

Section C: Installing Software and

Upgrades

Web Apps

Mobile Apps

Local Applications

Portable Software

Software Upgrades and Updates

Uninstalling Software

Quick Check C

Section D: Buying Software

Consumer Basics

Software Copyrights and Licenses

Quick Check D

Section E: Security Software

Security Software Basics

Security Suites

Antivirus Modules

Quick Check E

CHAPTER 4 OPERATING SYSTEMS AND FILE MANAGEMENT

Section A: Operating System Basics

Operating System Activities

User Interfaces

The Boot Process

Quick Check A

Section B: Today's Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows

Mac OS

UNIX and Linux

DOS

Handheld and Tablet Operating Systems

Quick Check B

Section C: File Basics

File Names and Extensions

File Directories and Folders

File Formats

Quick Check C

Section D: File Management

Application-based File Management

File Management Utilities

File Management Metaphors

Windows Explorer

File Management Tips

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CHAPTER 5 LOCAL AREA NETWORKS

CHAPTER 6 THE INTERNET

CHAPTER 7 THE WEB AND E-MAIL

CHAPTER 8 DIGITAL MEDIA

CHAPTER 9 THE COMPUTERINDUSTRY:HISTORY, CAREERS, AND ETHICS

CHAPTER 10 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

CHAPTER 11 DATABASES

CHAPTER 12 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

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