COMPUTER ADDICTION Addiction - "a habit so strong that one cannot give it up." We are all aware that people form addictions to many things‚ from cocaine to gambling. References to alcoholism‚ workaholism‚ even chocoholism‚ are commonplace throughout our society. The idea that people can form addictions to computing is a relatively new one‚ but quickly gaining ground. Perhaps some day the word "netaholism" will be as widely-used as the others; being a "user" may have more connotation than we realize
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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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HISTORY OF COMPUTERS Historical records will tell us that man has invented three types of devices to assist him in calculating and processing data. These devices could be classified into: a) Manual-mechanical b) Electromechanical c) Electronic 2000 BC - MECHANICAL COMPUTER THE ABACUS * Computations are done by sliding beads on a wire arranged on a tray. Came from the Greek word abax meaning flat surface John Napier(1617) – Logs and Bones * a Scotsman‚ invented
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The 20th century witnessed utmost usable invention of computers. The invention of the wonder machine was considered a heavy leap in the history of our civilization. As technology advanced‚ so were the computers trained to program according to the needs of its users. A sensational endeavor‚ its launch gifted mankind an encyclopedia of wisdom which facilitated the re-brushing of our long forgotten hooks on history and today it stands as the epitome of fulfilling man’s never ending desires. E-commerce
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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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THE ROLE OF MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS STUDIES Mathematics is used in most aspects of daily life. Many of the top jobs such as business consultants‚ computer consultants‚ airline pilots‚ company directors and a host of others require a solid understanding of basic mathematics‚ and in some cases require a quite detailed knowledge of mathematics. It also plays important role in business‚ like Business mathematics by commercial enterprises to record and manage business operations. Mathematics typically
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Computer Games Computer games have been more popular in recent years‚ particularly with children. Some people think that video games only bring a great number of disadvantages to the users‚ while the others perceive them as a harmless form of enjoyment as well as a wonderful tool to educate their offspring. In this essay‚ I would advocate the view that the benefits of playing games outweigh its drawbacks. To begin with the detrimental effects‚ the most common reason to underrate computer simulation
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Computer Memory Basics Although memory is technically any form of electronic storage‚ it is used most often to identify fast‚ temporary forms of storage. If your computer’s CPU had to constantly access the hard drive to retrieve every piece of data it needs‚ it would operate very slowly. When the information is kept in memory‚ the CPU can access it much more quickly. Most forms of memory are intended to store data temporarily. As you can see in the diagram above‚ the CPU accesses memory according
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INTL. JOURNAL OF HUMAN–COMPUTER INTERACTION‚ 25(4)‚ 243–281‚ 2009 Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group‚ LLC ISSN: 1044-7318 print / 1532-7590 online DOI: 10.1080/10447310802546724 Intl. Journal 1532-7590 1044-7318 of Human–Computer Interaction‚ Vol. 25‚ No. 1‚ December 2008: pp. 1–78 HIHC Interaction Better in 3D? An Empirical Investigation of User Satisfaction and Preferences Concerning Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Product Representations in Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce A. Ant Ozok
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EVOUTION OF COMPUTERS The evolution of electronic computers over a period of time can be traced effectively dividing this period into various generations. Each generation is characterized by a major technological development that fundamentally changed the way computers operated. These helped to develop smaller‚ cheaper‚ powerful‚ efficient and reliable devices. Today‚ life has become indispensable without a computer. You find computerization in almost every sphere and industry. Computer evolution
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