Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive

INTERVIEWS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS OFFER FIRST-HAND INSIGHTS ON THE DIRECTION OF TECHNOLOGY TODAY. These interviews provide students with current and accurate insight into today's new technologies and trends.

EMPHASIS ON SOCIETAL ISSUES ADDRESSES THE PRACTICAL IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON COMMUNITIES AND CULTURE. This emphasis throughout the book addresses thought- provoking topics, such as ethics, intellectual property rights, security, and privacy. Students stay well informed on topics that are relevant to their lives today and in the future.

MODULAR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY IN PRESENTATION WITH EMPHASIS ON HOW TOPICS RELATE. While the book is organized into a reader-friendly module, each section clearly highlights how the topic relates to and impacts other technology topics and chapters.

UPDATES ADDRESS TECHNOLOGIES THAT IMPACT OUR DAILY LIVES. Students examine new technologies in daily use, including wearables, such as smart watches and smart glasses; drones; smart appliances; 3D scanners and printers; mobile commerce; and EMV credit cards.

UPDATED COVERAGE THE LATEST EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. This edition reviews modular smartphones, smartphone driver licenses, robot butlers and other robotic assistants, perceptual computing, smart clothes, 4K video. Students also study evolving networking standards, such as 5G, LTE-U, and White-Fi.

UPDATED "ASK THE EXPERT" BOXES FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS PROVIDE REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS ON THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS. This edition provides insights from influential leaders on how new technologies will impact computing and other industries in the future. For example, students gain input from Brandon Mairs, CEO and President of Arubixs. They review predictions about smartphone fast-food purchasing from Sarah Beddoe, Vice President of Marketing at SONIC, America's Drive-In.

STREAMLINED AND REORGANIZED CONTENT ASSISTS IN STUDENT COMPREHENSION. All security and privacy concerns and safeguards related to computers, networks, and the Internet now appear in a single chapter (Chapter 9) for a cohesive, streamlined presentation. Key topics related to multimedia and e-commerce are now introduced in other chapters.

UPDATED TO FEATURE MICROSOFT® WINDOWS 10 AND OFFICE 2016. You are assured your students are learning to work with the latest operating systems and applications as all chapters reflect the latest MS Windows 10 and Office 2016 changes and advantages.