Practical PC 6th Edition

Description

Part of the Practical series, this text offers an engaging, interactive approach to teaching PC concepts. The companion BookOnCD features videos, animations, screen tours, and activities, giving students hands-on experience with their PC.

CONTENTS:

PART A: PC BASICS.

1. Getting Started.

2. Looking at Windows.

3. Installing and Learning Software.

PART B: COMPUTER FILES.

4. File Basics.

5. Organizing Files and Folders.

6. Protecting Your Files.

PART C: THE INTERNET, THE WEB, AND E-MAIL.

7. Connecting to the Internet.

8. Browsing and Searching the Web.

9. Sending E-mail and Attachments.

PART D: APPLICATION SOFTWARE.

10. Writing and Printing Documents.

11. Working with Spreadsheets.

12. Accessing Databases.

13. Making Presentations.

PART E: GRAPHICS, SOUND, AND VIDEO.

14. Working with Graphics.

15. Recording and Editing Sound.

16. Creating Desktop Video and Animation.

PART F: UPGRADES AND EXPANSION.

17. Looking "Under the Hood".

18. Buying PC.

19. Upgrading and Expanding Your PC.