1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
1.1. Advantages of Using Computers
1.1.1. Speed
1.1.2. Reliability
1.1.3. Consistency
1.1.4. Storage
1.1.5. Communications
1.2. Disadvantages of Using Computers
1.2.1. Health Risks
1.2.2. Violation of Privacy
1.2.3. Public Safety
1.2.4. Impact on Labor Force
1.2.5. Impact on Environment
2. Computer Software
2.1. System Software
2.1.1. Operating system
2.1.2. Utility program
2.2. Application Software
3. Mainframes
3.1. Consumer Electronics
3.1.1. Mobile and digital telephones
3.1.2. Cameras
3.1.3. Digital televisions
3.1.4. Video recorders
3.1.5. DVD players and recorders
3.1.6. Answering machines
3.2. Process Controllers and Robotics
3.2.1. Remote monitoring systems
3.2.2. Power monitors
3.2.3. Machine controllers
3.2.4. Medical devices
3.3. Automobiles
3.3.1. Airbag controller
3.3.2. Engine control modules
3.3.3. Antilock brakes
3.3.4. Cruise control
3.4. Home Automation Devices
3.4.1. Thermostats
3.4.2. Sprinkling systems
3.4.3. monitoring systems
3.4.4. Appliances
3.4.5. Lights
3.5. Computer Devices and Office Machines
3.5.1. Keyboards
3.5.2. Printers
3.5.3. Faxes
3.5.4. Copiers
4. The Components of a Computer
4.1. Input Device
4.2. Output Device
4.3. System Unit
4.4. Storage Device
4.5. Communications Device
5. Objectives Overview
6. network and internet
6.1. network
6.1.1. devices connected together
6.2. internet
7. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
7.1. Mobile Computer
7.1.1. notebook computers
7.1.2. laptop computers
7.1.3. Tablet PCs
7.1.4. Game Consoles
7.2. Mobile Device
7.2.1. smart phones
7.2.2. PDAs
7.2.3. handheld computers
7.2.4. portable media players
7.2.5. digital cameras