Computers – An Introduction A computer is defined as an electronic device that accepts input‚ processes it as per the given instructions and produces meaningful output. The term computer is used to describe a device which is combination of electronic and electromechanical devices. It is derived from the word “Compute” which means Calculation. “Charles Babbage” is known as the father of the computer. Data and Information Data refers to raw facts that are gathered and fed to the computer. A computer
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Top 10 Computer Uses in Business Written by: Catalogs.com Editorial Staff December 28‚ 2010 Filed Under Tech and Electronics Tags: Business‚ computer‚ ten‚ top Contributed by Sara Shea‚ Catalogs.com Info Guru Technology has forever changed the business world. In order to stay technically competitive and efficient in today’s information age‚ the majority of businesses now rely on computers. Computer uses in business range from the scanner at the checkout line of the grocery store to the
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UNIT - 3 Electronic Payment System Contents • What is E-payment? • Types of E-payment Systems • Digital Token-based Electronic Payment Systems • Smart Cards & Electronic Payment Systems • Credit Card-based Electronic Payment Systems • Risk & Electronic Payment Systems • Designing Electronic Payment System What is E-payment ? • E-payment systems is the mechanism of transferring money over the Internet and technology used in this transfer is called as EFT. • EFT defined as “ any transfer of fund initiated
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Unit 9 Electronic Medical Records Electronic medical records are becoming one of the newest technologies in today’s world. Electronic medical records not only help in reducing medical errors‚ but they are easier to store‚ take less time to file and are much easier to recover in a natural disaster. People still worry about privacy but knowing that HIPAA still provides protection provides some relief. Many worry about their jobs‚ but in research it hasn’t seemed to affect jobs
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Improvements on common machines Computer- For most of the people‚ computer is a machine used for a calculation or a computation‚ but actually it is much more than that. Precisely Computer is an electronic device for performing arithmetic and logical operation. Or “Computer is a device or a flexible machine to process data and converts it into information.” To know about the complete process that how computer works‚ we will have to come across the various terms such as Data‚ Processing and Information
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Introduction For my term paper the field I chose was computers. I chose this field because I love computers and it s a field on the rise. When doing my research about computers‚ I tried to stay focused on a few different types of fields. I did this because I thought that doing every different type of field would not help me chose the right field for me. Computers is such a big field that it was almost no problem picking a couple of computer fields to talk about in my term paper. Preparation
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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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Running head: COMPUTER RECYCLING Computer Recycling June 29‚ 2009 Computer Recycling Over the years‚ tons of electronics equipment with hazardous materials have been thrown away with standard garbage. Over time‚ these materials leak out of the electronics causing damage to the environment. In order to try and reduce the threat‚ many local‚ state and federal governments are enacting legislation that requires proper disposal of old electronics. Most computer equipment becomes outdated anywhere
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without a downside though. With these electronic technologies becoming cheaper and more expendable it creates a situation where the disposal of these electronics. Electronic waste problems are not just of where you dispose of it‚ but also how it effects the area around the dump site. Studies have shown that‚ “heavy metals pollution of groundwater‚ soil‚ and plants is an issue of environmental concern‚ especially when e-waste is involved”(Olafisoye‚ 7). With electronic waste continuing to grow this pollution
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Evolution of Computer A.P.Mohana priyaa Abacus Chinese invented calculating device called ABACUS Ø Also known as “SOROBAN” perform addition and Ø subtraction Wooden rack holding two horizontal wires with beads Ø strung on them. Rules memorized by the user Ø Regular arithmetic problems can be done Ø NAPIER’S DEVICE John Napier a Scottish Mathematician Ø Set of eleven animal bones later it was replaced by Ø rod Number marked on them‚they placed
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