What is a NAS device? A NAS device is a network-attached storage device which is an external storage unit in the form of a computer that usually has one or two hard disks‚ and is used solely for filed based storage‚ and operates over a network of computers. NAS devices are both controlled and configured over the network usually using a (Wikipedia‚ n.d.) (htt) browser. What is the speed of the network adapter available on a NAS device? The speed of NAS devices are very flexible depending on
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Importance of Computer Literacy Computer literacy is having up to date knowledge of computers and their capabilities. One of the more popular aspects of the computer is the use of the internet. The internet is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses‚ government agencies‚ educational institutions‚ and individuals. It was originally started by the Pentagon for scientists and military to put information and their studies on a network that was easily shared with one another
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NEBOSH IGC 3 – Guidelines & Sample report_V.2.0 The aim of the ‘practical assessment’ is to examine a candidate’s ability to complete a health and safety assessment of a workplace. A candidate need to observe and submit a report to the management based on the observed hazards Part – I – Observations Range and outline of hazards and consequences (15 Marks) – Candidate should identify 20 different types of hazards from each one such as Electricity‚ Ergonomics‚ Falling objects‚ Fire‚ First Aid
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INTRODUCTION Computer networking is the engineering discipline concerned with the communication between computer systems or devices. A computer network is any set of computers or devices connected to each other with the ability to exchange data. It is sometimes considered a sub-discipline of telecommunications‚ computer science‚ information technology and computer engineering since it relies heavily upon the theoretical and practical application of these scientific and engineering disciplines
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size[edit] Microcomputers (personal computers)[edit] Microcomputers are the most common type of computers used by people today‚ whether in a workplace‚ at school or on the desk at home. The term “microcomputer” was introduced with the advent of single chip microprocessors. The term "microcomputer" itself is now practically an anachronism. These computers include: * Desktop computers – A case and a display‚ put under and on a desk. * In-car computers (“carputers”) – Built into a car‚ for
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company to industry ratios. CONTENTS FEATURES Introducing Intelligent Information from Thomson Reuters Regional Focus – Growth in US Content PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT Functions‚ Units and Country Datatype Enhancements New Interface for Datastream Custom User-Created Indices in Development Coming Soon – Interactive Charting 1.6 Datastream Extranet Samples CONTENT ENHANCEMENT Equities and Equity Indices Update • Global Update • USA Update • Middle East Update • Asia Update I/B/E/S Global Aggregates Content
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Computers and Society The decade of the 1980’s saw an explosion in computer technology and computer usage that deeply changed society. Today computers are a part of everyday life‚ they are in their simplest form a digital watch or more complexly computers manage power grids‚ telephone networks‚ and the money of the world. Henry Grunwald‚ former US ambassador to Austria best describes the computer’s functions‚ "It enables the mind to ask questions‚ find answers‚ stockpile knowledge‚ and devise
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Input Filter Design for Switching Power Supplies: Written by Michele Sclocchi Michele.Sclocchi@nsc.com Application Engineer‚ National Semiconductor The design of a switching power supply has always been considered a kind of magic and art‚ for all the engineers that design one for the first time. Fortunately‚ today the market offers different tools that help the designers. National Semiconductor was the first company to offer the “Simple Switcher” software‚ and an on-line simulation tool
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System (OS) is an intermediary between users and computer hardware. It provides users an environment in which a user can execute programs conveniently and efficiently. In technical terms‚ it is software which manages hardware. An operating System controls the allocation of resources and services such as memory‚ processors‚ devices and information . Definition An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware and controls the execution of
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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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