Visualizing Technology Complete, 5th Edition

Book Preface

Dedication
This project would not have been possible without the help and support of many people. I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you. Thank you.
My team at Pearson—Jenifer, Cheryl, Emily, Laura, and everyone else: you have been amazing, helping to bring my vision to reality and teaching me so much along the way.
My colleagues and students at Bucks County Community College: for your suggestions and encouragement throughout this process. You inspire me every day.
And most importantly—my family. My husband and sons for your patience, help, and love—even when it meant taking a photo “right this minute,” or reading a chapter when you wanted to be doing something else, or missing me while I was away. And the rest of my family and friends who agreed to let me use their photos throughout the book. I couldn’t have done this without your love and support.
And finally my dad—who taught me to love technology and not be afraid to try new things. I miss you and love you, daddy.

Brief Contents
Chapter 1 What Is a Computer? 2
Chapter 2 Application Software 52
Chapter 3 File Management 112
Chapter 4 Hardware 162
Chapter 5 System Software 226
Chapter 6 Digital Devices and Multimedia 274
Chapter 7 The Internet 330
Chapter 8 Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web 380
Chapter 9 Networks and Communication 436
Chapter 10 Security and Privacy 484
Chapter 11 Databases 536
Chapter 12 Program Development 586
Appendix A Microsoft® Office 2016 Applications Projects 634
Appendix B Using Mind Maps 636