A computer is one of the most brilliant inventions of mankind. Thanks to computer technology‚ we were able to achieve storage and processing of huge amounts of data; we could rest our brains by employing computer memory capacities for storage of information. Owing to computers‚ we have been able speed up daily work‚ carry out critical transactions and achieve accuracy and precision at work. Computers of the earlier times were of the size of a large room and were required to consume huge amounts of
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Is Our Society too Dependent on Computers? Computers have found their way into just about every aspect of our lives‚ and in most cases‚ they make things easier for us. They allow people to work from home‚ socialize with friends and family‚ and they provide an ever-welcome stress relief from school or work. Since their invention‚ people far and wide have become increasingly dependent on computers. Children today are growing up in a world where computers are needed to do everything from controlling
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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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Classification of computers Created by: Valuta Iuliana Module: Information and Communication Technology Teacher: Peter Laszlo Created by: Valuta Iuliana Module: Information and Communication Technology Teacher: Peter Laszlo * Table of Contents 1 Types of computers 2 1.1 Microcomputers 3 1.2 Minicomputers 5 1.3 Mainframe computers 5 1.4 Supercomputer 5
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Computer Literacy For over fifty years‚ beginning with the famous ENIAC‚ a revolution has been taking place in the United States and the world. The personal computer has changed the way many people think and live. With its amazing versatility‚ it has found its way into every area of life‚ and knowing how to operate it is a requirement for today’s world. Those who have not taken the time to learn about computers often do not even know what to do once one has been turned on‚ and this problem
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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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Components of a Computer System A computer system consists of both hardware and information stored on hardware. Information stored on computer hardware is often called software. The hardware components of a computer system are the electronic and mechanical parts. The software components of a computer system are the data and the computer programs. The major hardware components of a computer system are: Input devices: Keyboard‚ mouse‚ scanner‚ digital camera and joystick. Peripheral device used
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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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Dell Computers Strategy Global companies play an important role in the business environment‚ because they connect their business together around the world. A good example of a global company is Dell Inc.‚ an American computer-hardware company‚ headquartered in Austin Texas‚ which develops‚ manufactures‚ sells and supports a wide range of personal computers‚ servers‚ data storage devices‚ network switches‚ personal digital assistants (PDAs)‚ software‚ computer peripherals‚ and more. They design
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