Introduction to Computers and Applications Software, TCI Edition provides a complete survey of the computer technologies necessary for achieving basic technology literacy and sets you on the path to career success. It provides a strong foundation by giving you the background you need to make smart buying decisions about computer technology. It then presents a description of the hardware that is the foundation of all of the technologies you use everyday, whether it's a laptop, personal computer, smartphone, or other digital device. From there, it explains how the internet actually works. Introduction to Computers and Application Software, TCI Edition then guides you through engaging, step-by-step tutorials on how to use the Windows 7 operating system and the popular Office 2010 productivity tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These are tools that you will use everyday in school, at work, and in your personal life.