Computing concepts created by Stephen Haag, Maeve Cumming and Alan I. Rea

Includes index.

1 Computers In Your Life Today: Are You Ready To Become Wired? 2 The World Wide Web And The Internet: How Vast Is Your Virtual Imagination? 3 Software And Multimedia: What Can Your Computer Do For You? 4 E-Commerce, Web Multimedia, And Web Authoring: How Do You Harness The Power Of The Web? 5 A Consumer's Guide To Computer Systems: What Do You Need To Know When Buying A Computer? 6 Nuts And Bolts Of Networks And Computers: How Do Networks And Computers Work? 7 Ethics, Security, And Privacy: What's Right, What's Wrong, And How Can You Protect Yourself? 8 Files And Databases: How Do You Organize Your Information? 9 Emerging Technologies: How About A Preview Of Coming Attractions? 10 Systems Development: Why Is Packaged Software Sometimes Not Enough? 11 Computer Programming: How Can You Create Your Own Applications? 12 Organizational Information Systems: Why Are Computers The Heavy Artillery In Business? 13 The Power Of Computer Brainpower: How Can Computers Help You Make Decisions?

Focusing specifically on users, consumers and purchasers of technology, this text provides a coverage of the essentials for using technology. It offers coverage of the basics, as well as information on building a website, e-commerce, implications of technological advances, buying your first PC, maintaining a computer system, and more.