COMPUTER CONCEPTS A computer is a machine that processes data and performs tasks according to a set of instructions. To do anything‚ computer must be give specific directions to follow. They get these directions from software. Software‚ such as that used for word processing‚ is a set of step-by-step instruction for the computer‚ written by computer programmers in a programming language like BASIC‚ Pascal‚ or C. Computers also get instructions from you‚ the user. When you use the mouse (more
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Few industries have changed so much in such a short time as the computer industry‚ and the pace of change shows no sign of slowing. The computer now has a role in almost every aspect of modern life‚ and it has radically affected the way people work‚ play‚ study and organize their lives. As we enter the 21st century‚ computers are influencing ways of teaching and learning‚ as access to computers in schools is becoming more widespread and varied. Their use enables the learner to develop at his or
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Super Computer The fastest type of computer. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations. For example‚ weather forecasting requires a supercomputer. Other uses of supercomputers include animated graphics‚ fluid dynamic calculations‚ nuclear energy research‚ and petroleum exploration. The chief difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that a supercomputer channels all its power into executing a
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Computer Maintenance Guide Do you get days where you feel like tearing your hair out‚ because your Pc will not operate in the manner which it did when you first bought it. Believe me you are not alone‚ this happens to most of us‚ especially if your Pc is a few years old and you have not given it the maintenance it requires. Pcs need to be kept in good condition and from time to time they have to be given a good clean out. In this E-book‚ I shall give you the steps which you need to carry
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"Computer forensics is the specialized practice of investigating computer media for the purpose of discovering and analyzing available‚ deleted‚ or "hidden" information that may serve as useful evidence in a legal matter. " (Steen‚ Hassell 2004) Computer forensics has become a very important factor of criminal investigations. Since computers have become mainstream the need for a science that will deal with the technology has become an issue for the judicial and legal system. Some of the areas computer
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LECTURER: MR. MENYA SHAKIR MODULE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY MODULE CODE: BIT 110 ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 01 DATE ISSUED: 4TH /11/2012 DUE DATE: 11 /11/2012 ASSIGNMENT BRIEF: 1. Discuss the factors you would consider while buying a computer. 2. How has information networks solved the problems of an organization? GUIDE TO STUDENTS 1. Maximum 2 pages word processed excluding cover and reference pages. 2. Use Times New Roman 3. Font Size should be 12 4. 1.5 Line Spacing 5. For
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Routers are Computers A router is a computer‚ just like any other computer including a PC. The very first router‚ used for the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)‚ was the Interface Message Processor (IMP). The IMP was a Honeywell 316 minicomputer; this computer brought the ARPANET to life on August 30‚ 1969. Note: The ARPANET was developed by Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) of the United States Department of Defense. The ARPANET was the world’s first operational packet
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IB Computer Science Dossier Grading Rubric – Abridged (See the IB document: d_5_comsc_tsm_0505_1_e.pdf for the full version) Gradesheet Snapshot: Criterion A1: Analyzing the problem Total = 12 pts. (See pages 67- 90 in the IB document: d_5_comsc_tsm_0505_1_e.pdf) The documentation should be completed first and contain a thorough discussion of the problem that is being solved. This should concentrate on the problem and the goals that are being set‚ not on the method of solution. A
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HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (PHI454) A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY NAME:SITI FARHANI BINTI SHEH AHMAD STUDENT ID: 2012780459 PROGRAM :CS249(1A) LECTURER: HJ SHAFIE MEHAD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Allah especially that give me a knowledge on how to complete this task from my lecturer‚ because without Allah ‚there is no direction for me to guide me with a lots of knowledge until
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Computer Technician I Believe a Computer Technician is a good career for me because I have been around computers for many years now and enjoy them. I began to learn the basics of computers from my father when I was about 9 years old. Since then I have pretty much taught myself and took off in the computer field. I now have 7 networked computers " linked together "‚ help run an internet provider and build web pages. About a year ago my Uncle changed jobs and now he is a Computer Technician
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