Computer Concepts – Illustrated 8th edition Objectives * Define computers *Explore how computers work *Categorize computers *Examine personal computers *Introduce software *Introduce the Internet and the Web *Understand email basics Defining Computers Computer * An electronic device that: * Accepts input * Processes data * Stores data * Produces output * Uses instructions in stored programs Personal computer (PC) Computer system
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A computer is an electronic device that can receive a set of instructions or program and the carry out this program by performing calculations on numerical data or by compiling and correlating other forms of information. ("Computer" Encarta). It also performs calculations and processes information with astonishing speed and precision. Computer Technology has improved our lives. It will continue to affect our future which will lead to an easier‚ less complicated lifestyle‚ with more job opportunities
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Vigneshwara‚ one of the popular deities worshipped by members of most Indian religions. It is Maharashtra’s most important festival. Ganapathy is also the God of Knowledge and is invoked at the commencement of any function. He is the god that protects his devotees from any obstacles (vighnam). Hence the name Vighneswara. He is also described as the Supreme Leader ( Vinayaka). Ganapathy is said to have had two spouses. Buddhi (intellect) and Siddhi (achievement). Thus he is the master of knowledge
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AMAR We cannot deny that the rapid development of our country had improved our education system. It seems that more and more often computers and technology are being used in an educational setting. This trend of online learning‚ using long distance learning‚ and reliance on the internet for educational information is seemingly being pushed forward to enhance the learning abilities among the students. It makes the learning and teacher environment more comfortable for the teachers and students as
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Computer is an electronic device used in almost every field even where it is most unexpected. That is why this age is called as the era of IT. And now we cannot imagine a world without computers. It is made up of two things one is the hardware and other is software. All physical components of computer like keyboard‚ mouse‚ monitor etc comes under the hardware whereas all the programs and languages used by the computer are called software. These days computers are the tools for not only engineers
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Republic of the Philippines Sultan Kudarat State University Kalamansig Campus Kalamansig Sultan Kudarat COMPUTER HARDWARE A CT 321(Computer Interface) Midterm Project Submitted by: Aireen Rose R. Manguiran BSIT III Submitted to: Ms. Mailyne Bacongco‚ CoE TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Hardware ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 II. HDD (Hard Disk Drive)--------------------------------------------------------
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Computers are commonly used items in many areas. It is an important thing to people‚ especially the people who run organizations‚ industry‚ etc. . . Almost anything you know is run or made by computers. Cars and jets were designed on computers‚ traffic signals are run by computers‚ most medical equipment use computers and space exploration was started with computers. Most of the jobs today require the use of computers. These ’mechanical brains ’ made a huge impact on our society. It would be hard
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Section 1 Introduction 1.1 COMMUNICATIONS Computer communications is the process of sharing data‚ programs‚ and information between two or more computers. We have discussed numerous applications that depend on communication systems‚ including: • E-mail – Provides a fast‚ efficient alternative to traditional mail by sending and receiving electronic documents. • Instant messaging – Supports direct‚ “live” electronic communication between two or more friends or buddies. • Internet
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Task 1: Identification of the peripherals of a computer. To prepare a report containing the block diagram of the CPU along with the configuration of each Peripheral and its functions. AIM: To identify the peripherals of a computer. 1. The Mother Board [pic] 2. CPU (Processor) [pic] 3. SMPS (Switched mode Power Supply) [pic] 4. Cabinet [pic] 5. CPU heat Sink and fan [pic] 6. RAM (Random Access Memory) [pic]
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Horses Computer viruses are man-made program or a piece of code which can load onto your computer without your knowledge and cause damage to your computer system. The dangerous part of the computer viruses is they are attached to a file or program‚ which means the computer viruses will not running until you click the file or program‚ and even more dangerous type of viruses is one capable of transmitting itself across networks and bypassing security system. Worms are similar to computer viruses
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