Computer addiction‚ a loosely used term with Internet Addiction‚ or Video game addiction‚ is the excessive or compulsive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life. This disorder may affect the following: social interaction‚ mood‚ personality‚ work ethic‚ relationships‚ thought process. It may also cause social disorders or possibly sleep deprivation. It is important to note that as of now‚ psychologists are not sure how to label this disorder. Many refer to it as Internet
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Generations of Computer Computer Age: Past‚ Present‚ and Future The First generation The Second Generation The Third Generation The Fourth Generation The Fifth Generation The Computer Age 1951-1958 The First Generation Vacuum Tube – – Rapid changes Four generations over 50 years Trends across generations – Decrease size – Increase speed Magnetic core memory Storage – – Heat Burnout Machine language Punched cards Tape (1957) Characteristics of 1st Generation Computers Computers
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Applications of computers in various fields Computers have their application or utility everywhere. We find their applications in almost every sphere of life–particularly in fields where computations are required to be done at a very fast speed and where data is so complicated that the human brain finds it difficult to cope up with. As you must be aware‚ computer now-a-days are being used almost in every department to do the work at a greater speed and accuracy. They can keep the record of all
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History of Computer Introduction Man’s progress is measured by sophistication of his tools. First‚ he discovered how to control fire. Eventually‚ he invented the wheel. He built boats and earned to harness the wind. As soon as commerce developed in the early societies‚ people recognized the need to calculate and keep track of information. They soon devised simple computing devices and bookkeeping systems to enable them to add‚ subtract‚ and simple record transactions. Today‚ we are witnessing
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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS SECTION A PART ONE MULTIPLE CHOICES: 1. (b) Two types. 2. (b) 1 or more input signals to produce output. 3. (d) Both (a) and (c). 4. (b) Non-volatile. 5. (c) Direct-access storage device. 6. (c) Multiple object program files of any software. 7. (d) None of the above. 8. (b) way in which the network’s nodes are linked together. 9. (a) World wide web 10. (a) General purpose electronic equipment for homes. PART TWO 1. WRITE A SHORT NOTES ON “THE OSI MODEL”
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From the time computer games made their way into family homes‚ parents have wondered if violent video games may negatively affect children and teenagers. Today‚ parents still worry about the effects of violent computer games and of course it also remains a popular topic for the media. However‚ with a growing number of children and teens spending excessive time playing computer games‚ perhaps parents should be more worried about teenagers addicted to computer games than the effects of violent video
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PRELIM COMPUTER What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic machine that can be programmed to accept data (input)‚ process it into useful information (output)‚ and store it in a storage device for future use Characteristics of a Computer •It’s a machine. •It is electronic. •It is automatic. •It can manipulate data. •It has memory •It has logical function Capabilities of a Computer • Speed • Accuracy • Repetitiveness • Storage • Programmable Limitations of a Computer • Cannot operate without
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Fundamentals of Computer Topic:- Organization of Computer ( Questions & Answers) Assignment # 3 Submitted To: Ms Anum Latif Submitted By: Fatima J.Aldeen Date: 14/09/2013 Q1) Explain the functions of input and output devices. Ans) Before knowing anything about the features of these devices‚ we should know what they basically are. The information or data that’s entered or sent to the computer to be processed is considered input and anything that is displayed from the computer is output. Therefore
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Human Happiness It is hard to imagine anyone not having heard of a computer and the Internet especially in a modern society. Nowadays‚ it is common to see a computer in every household and place of business. This advancement in technology has improved the way of life by simplifying tasks that once were manually managed. Today‚ children are being raised with computers and the Internet prevalent in their lives which has allowed them to take advantage of many benefits. These benefits are
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’s world nothing can be done without a computer‚ but upon a closer look‚ you will find that it is the hardware components and input and output devices that make a computer useful. What is it that determines the speed at which a computer can find a file? How do you get a report from your PC to the members of your next Board meeting? It is the hardware that is used with your computer that allows you to accomplish all of your business needs using your computer. Data input is the collection of raw
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