Chapter 1 : Discovering computers Living in a Digital World
by Sakonwan Ai
1. Output Device
2. Examples of Computer Usage
2.1. Home User
2.2. Small Office/Home Office User
2.3. Mobile User
2.4. Power User
2.5. Enterprise User
3. Computer Applications in Society
3.1. Education
3.2. Finance
3.3. Health Care
3.4. Government
3.5. Science
3.6. Publishing
3.7. Travel
3.8. Manufacturing
4. Computer
4.1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
4.1.1. Advantages of Using Computers
4.1.1.1. Speed
4.1.1.2. Reliability
4.1.1.3. Consistency
4.1.1.4. Storage
4.1.1.5. Communications
4.1.2. Disadvantages of Using Computers
4.1.2.1. Health Risks
4.1.2.2. Violation of Privacy
4.1.2.3. Public Safety
4.1.2.4. Impact on Labor Force
4.1.2.5. Impact on Environment
4.2. The Components of a Computer
4.2.1. Input Device
4.2.2. System Unit
4.2.3. Storage Device
4.2.4. Communications Device
4.3. What Is a Computer?
4.3.1. Collects data (input)
4.3.2. Processing
4.3.3. Produces information (output)
5. Computer Software
5.1. System Software
5.2. Application Software
6. Networks and the Internet
6.1. A network is a collection of computers and devices
6.2. The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks
7. Categories of Computers
7.1. Personal Computers
7.2. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
7.2.1. Notebook computer
7.2.2. Tablet PC
7.2.3. Smart phone
7.2.4. PDA
7.2.5. Handheld computer
7.2.6. Portable media player
7.2.7. Digital camera