1. Technology Now,
2nd Edition
Getting Started

2. In this Chapter Getting Started with Computing
Getting Started with Technology Now, 2e

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Computer Literacy Basics
A computer is an electronic device that receives data (input), processes and stores the data, and then produces a result (output)
Data is a raw fact, such as text or numbers

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Hardware is the device itself and its components, such as wires, switches, and electronic circuits
Software consists of programs that instruct the computer to perform tasks
Software processes data into meaningful information

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Computer literacy (also called digital literacy) is the knowledge you need to understand and use computers and related technology effectively
Computer literacy knowledge includes the basics of computer technology, known as computer concepts, and software skills

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SAM is software provided on the web
The web is part of the Internet; millions of computers connected throughout the world
To work in SAM, you use a web browser which is software for visiting websites
This book and SAM help you achieve computer literacy

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To use Technology Now, 2e: Your Companion to SAM Computer Concepts effectively, you should understand the structure of the book and its features
Chapter topics align with SAM tasks to reinforce your understanding of computer concepts
Chapters provide key terms, tips, and activities to enhance SAM content

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The chapters in this book contain the following sections and features:
Chapter opener
Key terms list
The Bottom Line
Subheadings
Figures
Tables
Margin Tips

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Four types of margin tips

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The chapters in this book contain end-of-chapter activities and projects
Chapter Review
Test Your Knowledge Now
Try This Now
Ethical Issues Now
Critical Thinking Now
Team Up Now
Key terms list

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Take Screenshots
A screenshot is an image of the content on your computer screen that you can save as a graphics file or insert in document

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on Twitter
A tweet is messages of up to 140 characters on Twitter
To follow Twitter users means that you subscribe to their tweets
Your Timeline is the home page of your Twitter account
#getstarted is a hashtag

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