Covers emerging trends and the latest technological advances, such as smart phones, game consoles, and interactive TV, arming students with current, up to date information on technology in the world around them.
Features a new Security Section in each chapter, preparing students to think about how security relates to all aspects of computer concepts.
Provides expanded, practical coverage of buying and installing hardware and software, an essential lesson for the student buyer.
Intertwines the social and ethical considerations within each chapter, providing avenues for thought-provoking classroom discussion.
Allows students to experience computer concepts hands-on through the media rich Book-on-CD, containing all the content found in the textbook, plus animations, simulations, and videos.
Accompanied by an Instructor Resources CD, including comprehensive Distance Learning content.
Chapters
Orientation
1. Computers and Digital Basics
2. Computer Hardware
3. Computer Software
4. Operating Systems and File Management
Computer Concept 