Technology in action / Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, and Mary Anne Poatsy

Includes glossary and index

Chapter 1. The Impact of Technology in a Changing World -- Chapter 2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts -- Chapter 3. Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources -- Chapter 4. Application Software: Programs that let you work and play -- Chapter 5. System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management -- Chapter 6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating your systems -- Chapter 7. Networking: Connecting Computing Devices -- Chapter 8. Managing your Digital Lifestyles -- Chapter 9. Securing your Systems: Protecting your Digital Data and Divices -- Chapter 10. Behind the Science: Software Programming -- Chapter 11. Behind the Scene: Database and Information Systems -- Chapter 12. Behind the Scence: Networking and Security in the Business World -- Chapter 13. Behind the Scene: How the Internet Works.