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Discovering Computers 2016: Introducing Today's Technologies
Discovering Computers 2016: Introducing Today's Technologies
Chapter 1
Introducing Today’s
Technologies
Objectives Overview
• Because technology
changes, you must keep
up with the changes to
remain digitally literate
• Digital literacy involves
having a current
knowledge and
understanding of
computers, mobile
devices, the web, and
related technologies
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Figure 1-1
Computers
Accepts Produces
data Processing information
(input) (output)
• Laptop
• Tablet
• Desktop
and All-in-One
• Server
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Figures 1-2 – 1-5
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Mobile and Game Devices
Smartphone
Digital camera
E-book reader
Wearable device
Game device
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Figures 1-6 – 1-11 in whole or in part.
Data and Information
The World Wide Web (or web, for short) is a global library of
information available to anyone connected to the Internet
Health Environmental
Concerns Issues
Applications
Instant
Internet Newsgroups RSS Videoconference
messaging
Wireless Wireless
Voice mail VoIP Internet access messaging
points services
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Cellular radio
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Communications and Networks
Publishing Manufacturing
Various methods
Basic computer for input, output,
The Internet
concepts memory, and
storage
Chapter 1
Introducing Today’s
Technologies
Chapter 1 Complete