General Computer Questions [pic] General Computer Question 1: What is a computer? Answer: A common‚ somewhat simplified‚ definition is that the computer is an electronic device that can be used to process information. Today‚ computers are not only used for calculations‚ but also for creating and manipulating text and pictures. They are used to design bridges and spacecraft‚ to record a company’s sales and to keep track of customers‚ to create a school newspaper‚ or to estimate the cost
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Computers in the 1950 ’s People have been in awe of computers since they were first invented. At first scientist said that computers would only be for government usage only. "Then when the scientists saw the potential computers had‚ scientist then predicted that by 1990 computers may one day invade the home of just about ever citizen in the world" ("History" Internet)‚ the scientists were slightly wrong‚ because by 1990 computers were just beginning to catch on. Then a few years later when scientists
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USE AND ABUSE OF COMPUTER Computer is one of the greatest gift of science to the mankind. It has brought a great change in our life. Now we can do calculations with great speed and accuracy with help of computers. It can process‚ manipulate‚ reproduce and communicate data at a very high speed. The data could be text‚ pictures‚ numbers‚ photographs and other types of information‚ which are used by us in our day to day routine life. Computer is widely used in different spheres of life. It is being
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Running Head: My First Computer My First Computer Robert Fehn Park University Introduction to Computer CS140 03 May 2005 My First Computer Introduction I began working with computers about 3 years ago. Needless to say it was a shocking experience sitting in front of a picture tube and not knowing how it worked or where to begin. I began by hitting buttons and asking question at the same time. The first computer that I bought was a new Packard Bell 486 with windows 3.1 and a Cannon
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The computer is one of the most important inventions in the 20th century‚ which has changed our lives since it was first introduced. It is undeniable to say that the computer has resulted in both positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly. To begin with‚ the computer has contributed to our lives in many beneficial ways. The main use of computers is to help us store and organize information even tons of files within hard disk drives. Thanks to the advancement in technology
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Too much computer exposure may hinder learning By G. Jeffrey MacDonald‚ The Christian Science Monitor For all the schools and parents who have together invested billions to give children a learning edge through the latest computer technology‚ a mammoth new study by German researchers brings some sobering news: Too much exposure to computers might spell trouble for the developing mind. | | | Key to the future: In Freeport‚ Maine‚ all seventh- and eighth-graders get their own laptop. | |
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Mastering Computer Skills What is the one skill that everybody uses but only a few have mastered? Give up‚ its computer skills. We all need computer skills because technology is changing everyday. I chose this skill because everything is based around computers these days‚ and mastering this skill can open many doors of opportunity for anyone. I think that computer skills are one of the most important skills one can have today. What if you get a job that may require you to upload and transfer information
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Study Notes Computer Awareness Quick Revision Notes The earlier computers‚ which were massive in size‚ were based on vacuum tubes. 2. Early computing machines‚ like the ENIAC‚ were actually meant to assist the armed forces. 3. The printers in pre-1950s were punch cards. 4. An improvement on the ENIAC‚ which pioneered ’stored program’‚ was made possible with the help of the mathematician John von Neumann. 5. Before the 1950s‚ computers were mostly owned by universities and research labs
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don’t get to bed until midnight. I don’t even like to think of what life would be like without my computer because I use it through out most of my day. The school I attend requires their students to retrieve all the necessary information for his or her classes via internet. I also use the computer for several other reasons that are equally important. I would say that on average I am on my computer about ten to twenty hours a week. My life would change dramatically‚ since many of the daily functions
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differences of Apple computers vs. Windows PC’s Target Audience: Anyone interested in making an informed computer purchase Thesis: While Apple computers and Windows PC’s each have unique strengths‚ Apple computers offer the best value overall when considering cost‚ portability‚ user friendliness and software strengths. My Outline I. Categories for Comparison a. Cost of units and software b. Portability c. User-Friendliness d. Software strengths II. Evaluate Apple computers vs. Windows PC’s
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