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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Computers And Marketing Marketing is the process by which goods are sold and purchased. The aim of marketing is to acquire‚ retain‚ and satisfy customers. Modern marketing has evolved into a complex and diverse field. This field includes a wide variety of special functions such as advertising‚ mail-order business‚ public relations‚ retailing and merchandising‚ sales‚ market research‚ and pricing of goods. Businesses‚ and particularly the marketing aspect of businesses‚ rely a great
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The advent of computers has revolutionized the workplace and redefined operational practices. The use and deployment of computers‚ computer systems and information technology (IT) applications in every aspect of business is now commonplace. The recent application and adoption of Web-based‚ information and telecommunication technologies has force-multiplied the capabilities and benefits of computers. The importance of computers in business cannot be overstated. Collaboration o Businesses are using
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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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THE VALUE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION TODAY Necessity is the mother of revolution. The saying holds true for computers also because computers were invented as a result of a main search for a fast and an accurate calculating device. A few days ago there were only few computers in our country. They were enormous and expensive machines. Although abacus was invented around 600 B.C. It is interesting to know that it can calculate at an amazing speed. The first mechanical adding machine was invented by Blaise
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English Composition II Eng112-1002A-10 Final Project Computer Hacking May 7‚ 2010 Computer Hacking My field of study is Computer Information Security Networking; I chose this field because I enjoy working with computers and creating a safe environment in accessing data. One of the common problems in this field is hacking. Throughout my essay I plan on explaining what motivates hackers‚ what the definition of hacking is? What effects’ hacking has on society? And the
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Computer Crime Computer crimes need to be prevented and halted thought increased computer network security measures as well as tougher laws and enforcement of those laws in cyberspace: Computer crime is generally defined as any crime accomplished through special knowledge of computer technology. All that is required is a personal computer‚ a modem‚ and a phone line. Increasing instances of white-collar crime involve computers as more businesses automate and information becomes an important
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HISTORY AND APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS || INTRODUCTION When more than one thing is needed to work together before an action can take place‚ we say we have a system. The computer needs several things before it can be used to solve problems. Therefore‚ we say the computer is a system. We may have systems around us even in our body. How we eat or what happens to the food we eat is a system. This is called the Digestive System. We need mouth‚ tongue‚ teeth and stomach for us to make good
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Introduction to computer Basics Background This topic will discuss the introduction to the use of the computer in the business area‚ including the basic hardware and software concepts. Information technology (IT) is one of the key resources in the modern business environment. We have lived during the past 20 years in a period that has strongly emphasised the strategic importance of information technology. Consequently‚ those currently involved in management have a clear vision of the technology’s
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Uses of Computers in different Fields Our daily encounters with and dependence upon technology is almost invisible as it takes the shape of electronic climate control system‚ wireless communication systems such as phones and pagers‚ automatic tellers to dispense money. Magnetically striped cards to facilitate consumer transactions‚ cable and satellite television‚ auto mobiles and mass transit. Free trade agreements have led to globalization of commerce and scientific debate about global
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