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pt. 1. Personal computers. Processing information: inside the PC -- Storing information: disks, discs, and flash -- Getting information in: input -- Getting information out: output -- pt. 2. Windows and file management. Working with Windows -- Working with files -- pt. Buying and using a PC. Buying issues and considerations -- What and where to buy -- Supplies, services, and accessories -- Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting -- pt. 4. The Internet. Internet basics: going online -- Internet applications: cruising the Internet -- Internet security: protecting your PC -- pt. 5. What you can do on a PC. Building a software portfolio -- Personal computing applications galore -- Working with digital media -- PC-based gaming -- pt. 6. At home: networking and telecommuting. Building a home network -- Working@home.