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<p>Introduction xiii</p> <p>Assessment Test xxiii</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Understanding Operating Systems 1</b></p> <p>Operating Systems and Their Roles When Using Computers and Devices 3</p> <p>What Is Hardware? 3</p> <p>What Is Software? 4</p> <p>What Is an Operating System? 4</p> <p>How Do They All Work Together? 5</p> <p>Accessing and Locking the Operating System 7</p> <p>Software and System Updates 10</p> <p>Working with Files, Folders, and Libraries 15</p> <p>Accessing Your Files and Folders 16</p> <p>Understanding File Types 20</p> <p>Managing Your Files and Folders 22</p> <p>Customizing Your Computer 30</p> <p>Customizing the Desktop 30</p> <p>Understanding User Accounts 43</p> <p>Summary 49</p> <p>Exam Essentials 50</p> <p>Key Terms 50</p> <p>Review Questions 51</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Understanding Hardware 53</b></p> <p>The Internal Hardware Components of a Computer 55</p> <p>Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected to a Computer 57</p> <p>The Most Common Types of Computers and Devices 60</p> <p>How Information Is Transmitted inside a Computer 63</p> <p>How to Evaluate the Performance of a Computer or Device 64</p> <p>Summary 69</p> <p>Exam Essentials 70</p> <p>Key Terms 70</p> <p>Review Questions 72</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Understanding Software 75</b></p> <p>The Dependencies between Hardware and Software 77</p> <p>Installing, Removing, or Reinstalling Software 79</p> <p>Software Licensing and Its Implications 89</p> <p>The Most Common Types of Office Applications 94</p> <p>Using Templates to Get Started with an Application 96</p> <p>Personal Entertainment Applications 99</p> <p>Compressing Files to Save Space 99</p> <p>Optimizing Your Computer’s Hard Disk Performance 101</p> <p>Protecting Yourself from Malware 106</p> <p>Summary 107</p> <p>Exam Essentials 108</p> <p>Key Terms 109</p> <p>Review Questions 110</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer 113</b></p> <p>Dealing with Problems Caused by Software 115</p> <p>Dealing with Incompatibilities between the Operating System Version and Your Applications 116</p> <p>Dealing with Unresponsive Applications 119</p> <p>Dealing with Applications That Consume Too Many Resources 122</p> <p>Dealing with Malware Infections 124</p> <p>Using Safe Mode to Fix Problems with Windows 127</p> <p>Finding Help Online 129</p> <p>Dealing with Problems Caused by Hardware 130</p> <p>Dealing with Problems Caused by Cables and Connectors 130</p> <p>Upgrading the Firmware for Your Computer’s Components and Peripherals 131</p> <p>Dealing with Drivers for Your Computer’s Hardware 133</p> <p>Creating Your Own Backup System 138</p> <p>Backing Up Your Data with Backup and Restore 138</p> <p>Restoring Your Data with Backup and Restore 143</p> <p>Backing Up Your Data to the Cloud with OneDrive 148</p> <p>Summary 154</p> <p>Exam Essentials 154</p> <p>Key Terms 155</p> <p>Review Questions 156</p> <p>Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 159</p> <p>Appendix B Using the Practice Files 165</p> <p>Index 167</p>

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