Introduction to computers / Gary B. Shelly, Steven M. Freund and Misty E. Vermaat.

includes indexes.

Objectives -- What is a computer? -- Personal computers and mobile devices -- Desktop computers -- Notebook computers -- Mobile devices -- Input devices -- Keyboard -- Mouse and other pointing devices -- System unit -- Processor -- Memory -- Output devices -- Printers -- Display services -- Storage devices -- Hard disks -- Flash memory storage -- Optical discs -- Cloud storage -- Communication devices -- Computer software -- System software -- Application software -- Networks and the internet -- The internet -- The world wide web -- Searching the web -- Computer viruses and other malware -- How to purchase a desktop computer -- How to purchase a notebook computer -- How to purchase a smart phone -- How to purchase a portable media player -- How to purchase a digital camera -- Learn it online -- Case studies.