Using Information Technology : A Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications

Using Information Technology, 6/e covers the fundamental computing concepts that are part of the digital age, including software, hardware, data, people, and procedures. The text centers on educating today's technology consumer, using themes of ethics, the Internet, and communications to demonstrate how the changing world of technology influences our lives and the decisions we make.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Technology Your Digital World Chapter 2: The Internet & the World Wide Web Exploring Cyberspace Chapter 3: Application Software For Productivity & Creativity Chapter 4: Hardware: The CPU & Storage How to Buy a Multimedia Computer System Chapter 5: Hardware: Input & Output Taking Charge of Computing & Communications Chapter 6: Networks & Communications The New Story in Computing Chapter 7: Files, Databases, & E-Commerce Digital Engines for the New Economy Chapter 8: Society & The Digital Age Challenges & Promises