Essay On Computers

Development of computer

What is computer? According to Wikipedia, computer is a device that can be programmed to do a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. It is started with the basic device to perform a mathematic problem which is known as Abacus. Computer has been developing year by year and we have seen a lot of generation or development of computer nowadays. The first generation of computer starting from years 1940–1950, this can be called as the first electronic computer. During this time, the computers were using vacuum tubes and it is more complex and huge. The vacuum tube is designed by Lee De Forest. The vacuum tube is a device that is used to amplify the signal by controlling the movement of electrons in an...show more content...

This computer can handle a large amount of data and more complex. This machine was too costly and need to be too powerful for business sector and limit their attractiveness. Second generation computers replaced machine language with assembly language, allowing abbreviated programming codes to replace long, difficult binary codes. In 1960, a number of commercial successful this generation era computer used in business, universities and many companies such as Burroughs, Control Data, Honeywell and others. This computer also solid state design and have the entire component same with modern computer like printer and etc. Example was the IBM 1401, that were accepted in industry. By 1965, most large business that processed financial information using the second generation computer. This computer stored program and programming language that give computer the ability to be cost effective and good for business use. The stored program means that the instruction to be run a computer for a specific function having in the computer memory and can be replace by different set of instruction for a different kind of function. More high level languages such as COBOL (Common Business–Oriented Language) and FORTRAN (Formula Translator) came into common use during this time, and have expanded to the current day. The third generation of computer was from (1964–1971). The transistor clearly an

"Computers play a key role in almost every sphere of life" (Berry, Terrie). Without them, everything would be different. People all around the world own or used a computer. Whether you are a professional in technology or just an average person, computers are still very important in your everyday life. "No other technology has accessed the world like computers and the use of the Internet have" (Maddox, Amanda). Without computers, consumers would not be able to do half the things as quickly as we can. Advances in computer design have increased its use for different industries, especially in the medical field. Computers help out hospitals and pharmacies very much. Pharmacists use computers to keep a record of medications and the dosage to...show more content...

Some surgical procedures are computer–guided. These types of surgeries mean that the patient has less downtime since the procedures are more straight–forward. Storing information using computers has changed the way in which the world works. The computer has helped the medical field as much as or more than other fields (Maddox, Amanda).

In every medical office there are various uses of computers. They contribute a lot to the hospital administration; all the administrative processes are kept in computers. Staff records, incoming and outgoing time of the staff, the holiday records of the staff, anything to do with the staff, are all examples of how computers are used in a medical office. If the doctor were to hand–write every little thing, to keep track of such things, it would be very difficult, but with computers, the task uses less time and the process is simplified. In most medical offices, accounting is also computerized; it helps you keep the daily records of the financial transactions. It also can reduce the chances of money related frauds because all the data is stored into a computer and can be used for future reference. Computers also help in recording the names and contact details of the doctors and associated people and also the patients. It is useful when it comes to recording the medical history of the patient, such as, previous treatments and tests, diagnosis and symptoms, surgeries, etc. Such information

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Essay On Computer Technology

Computer technology is one of the key drivers in the twenty first century. The technology has led to new business models and new types of businesses. Higher education institutes are now spending million to implement computer technology projects like institute management, campus management, student management etc. computer technologies could save higher education institutes millions of dollars. Computer technology is the design and construction of computers to better help people at work, school, home, etc. An incredible development in the higher education has made the administration of higher education institutions difficult. Computer technology helps to minimize the difficulty and improve the overall administration of higher education...show more content...

This streamline process requires useful integration of technologies into existing context in order to provide learners with knowledge of specific subject areas to promote meaningful education and to improve professional efficiency. An increasing number of colleges and universities are adopting computer technologies as teaching and learning tools. Oliver and Wright (2002) reported in the near future technologies may be required for all students and institutions. As per the study of Roper (2006) and Rice and Miller (2001) Colleges and universities more and more rely on technology for both business and academic operations. Most educational institutions have made a significant investment in developing a computing infrastructure within the institution. Roper (2006) and Lau (2003) described one of the most common challenges for higher education institutions is dealing with change and the role of technology. Students are feeling the impact of technology in all areas of the educational experience from recruitment efforts, to admissions processes, to its use as a teaching tool. Large technological resources are being dedicated to student recruitment and retention, along with specific promotion efforts to attract better students. According to Shahriza et al.

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The History of Computers

The History of Computers

Whether you know it or not you depend on computers for almost every thing you do in modern day life. From the second you get up in the morning to the second you go to sleep computer are tied into what you do and use in some way. It is tied in to you life in the most obvious and obscure ways. Take for example you wake up in the morning usually to a digital alarm clock. You start you car it uses computers the second you turn the key (General Motors is the largest buyers of computer components in the world). You pick up the phone it uses computers. No mater how hard you try you can get away from them you can't.

It is inevitable. Many people think of computers as a new invention, and in reality it is very old....show more content... When it was finished in 1950 it became the fastest computer in the world.17 It was built by the National Bureau of standards on the campus of UCLA. It was names the National Bureau of Standards Western Automatic Computer or the SWAC. It could be said that the SWAC set the standards for computers for later up to present times.18 It was because the had all the same primary units. It had a storage device, a internal clock, an input output device, and arithmetic logic unit that consisting of a control and arithmetic unit. These computers were considered first generation computers (1942 – 1958). In 1948 John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Schockley of Bell labs file for the firs patent on the transistor.19 This invention would foundation for second generation computers (1958 – 1964). Computers of the second generation were smaller(about the size of a piano now) and much more quicker because of the new inventions of its time. Computers used the much smaller transistor over the bulky vacuum tubes. Another invention which influenced second generation computers and every generation after it was the discovery of magnetic core memory. Now magnetic tapes and disks were used to store programs instead of being stored in the computer. This way the computer could be used for many operations without totally being reprogrammed or rewired to do another task. All you had to do was pop in another disk. The third generation(1964 – 1970) was when computers

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In general, computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. Computers can be found in various forms such as personal computers, calculators and mobile phones. They are utilised in places like houses, offices, and schools. The invention of computer symbolises the advancement of technology in mankind. Furthermore, computer has made our life easier. We would not have achieved what we have today if computer was not invented. It is difficult to identify which was the first computer invented. This is because the term computer has been subject to varying interpretations over time. The meaning of computer changes as time passes by, thus making it difficult to interpret the accurate meaning. Originally, computer...show more content...

The students are able to pay more attention to the lessons and exercises given through computer as it is animated. Besides that, we can solve a mathematic question using a computer or calculator. We can get the answer fast and accurately instead of wasting time to redo the question a few times to get an accurate answer. Computer is also a source of entertainment. We can use computer to entertain us besides doing work or study. We can choose to play fun computer games, listen to our favourite songs or even watch exciting movies. These will keep us entertained during our free time. In this way, computer can help us to release stress. We can always use the computer for play when we are stressed up and then continue work. This can be said as killing two birds with one stone! Although computer has a lot of benefits, computer also has drawbacks as nothing is perfect in this world. As computer is a part of our life, we tend to store private information in computer. Some inconsiderate people will try to hack in our computer to get the data files or send in viruses to destroy our data files. Those who got the data files will either broadcast it in the internet or use it to threaten the owner. Fortunately, this problem can be curbed using a secured firewall program and a good antivirus program. As computer is used worldwide, children and teenagers are also using

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When you first think of the word "Computer" you most likely think of a laptop or desktop Computer, but there are many other different kinds of computers. For example, the smart phone in your pocket is a computer; your tablet on your desk is a computer. The possibilities are endless, but do you think our reliance on these electronics is getting a little out of hand? For example we can access our bank accounts just by opening an application on your smart phone. That's crazy! We have the opportunity to store so much of our personal information on these devices which is definitely convenient, but is it a good idea? How does the computer affect us on a daily basis and does it benefit us or cause problems? There are definitely a lot of...show more content...

Depending on what you need to complete, whether it be an essay or a spreadsheet document computers make these tasks less tedious and frustrating. For example, you have an essay that is due sometime in the near future and you don't have time to correct the grammatical or spelling errors, the computer will auto detect your wrong spelling or grammatical errors and help you fix them fast. Also, computers give you a large variety of ways you can display the information you are trying to portray. An example of that would be PowerPoint. PowerPoint is a program that gives you many different options to make your message appealing and satisfying. You can change the backgrounds, fonts, text boxes, even the way your slide transitions to the next slide. The possibilities of this program are endless. Also, computers can increase productivity by the kind of computer you use to present your work with. After you have made the best presentation in the history of presentations, you need to prove yourself. You can use your smart phone or tablet to display the information you want to display on the projector or screen without being physically connected to the computer. I don't know about you but that's pretty cool. I hope now you can now see how computers increase productivity. Now we will discuss some of the disadvantages of computers. Even though it is more convenient having your credit card and all your personal information

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Computer Science Computer science is one of the fastest growing career fields in modern history. Dating back only a few decades to the late 1950's and early 1960's, it has become on of the leading industries in the world today. Developed through the technological architecture of electrical engineering and the computational language of mathematics, the science of computer technology has provided considerable recognition and financial gain for many of its well deserving pioneers. Originally conceived as an organizational solution to the massive amounts of information kept on nothing more than paper, computers have evolved and advanced to become a common part of modern day life. In the early days of the computer age, the newest and most...show more content...

It is essentially the brain of the computer and though it is the main determining factor in the processing power of the computer as a whole, many other parts of the machine are just as important in overall performance. Many people don't know this and that is how computer corporations have cheated people out of their money for so many years by selling them cheep systems with high megahertz numbers for the processors in them. This is one reason for the success of the computer industry. When people find out that they have been cheated, they will try to learn more about the product and probably end up spending more money next time. Either way the computer companies always win. A career in the field ofcomputer science has been proven to be a worthwhile direction for any young enthusiast and this tren is looking just as bright in the new millenium. Computer science and technology has much to offer in anyone of its many career paths. Whether working with a large multinational corporation or a smaller private company on computer hardware or software in engineering or programming, the possibilities and opportunities are endless and are increasing everyday. One reason the computer industry is so promising is that virtually every industry in the world depends on computers to operate. This creates an increasingly large and permanent demand for computer hardware, software, and the technical knowledge to create and use them. Computer games have Get more content

Essay on Computers and Teaching

Computers and Teaching

Introduction:

"The speed with which technology has developed since the invention of the computer has been extraordinary and surprisingly sustained. For educators, the rapid and continuing introduction of new technology into education, has outpaced the ability of teachers and developers to evaluate it properly, " says Levy, (1997:1). And he continues, that as soon as teachers have become acquainted with one kind of software and hardware and have developed some ability to use it for educational purposes, "better" machines appear to displace it.

According to Ahmadet al (1985), computers bring to education what all new technical devices have brought about: skepticism and fear, or "euphoria followed by...show more content... They'd better train students in computes skills in a specific area like IT , or they must consider computers as part of the class as the pencil, pen, chalk and blackboard. (Classe, 1998)

TEACHER TRAINING:

"In our schools, every classroom in America must be connected to the information superhighway with computers and good software and well–trained teachers" (Clinton, B: 1996, in Bush et al: 1997)

Teacher training has been supported by different sources, as mentioned by Cwiklik (1997). Federal funds have been used in programs such as the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Program, which provides funds for schools developing projects that encourage the good use of technology in education. And the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund set up last year for state education agencies to distribute to school–technology initiatives.

Schools, districts or teachers' certified agencies also sustain programs to develop teacher training, such as the Community School District One in New York, the New York Public Schools with the "Project Smart", or the Olympia, WA, School district which devised the original "Generation Why." All mentioned by Cwiklik in Wall Street Journal (1997).

Teacher training is also left up to teachers who want to initiate participation by themselves, and enroll in some of the multiple courses offered by colleges all over the USA.

In any case, as Katie Hickox (1997) says, teacher training

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Why I Want to Study Computer Science

From cartwheel to supercomputer the evolution of machines has always fascinated me like nothing else. A machine– symbolizes man's rational thinking. On that account a computer is the most ingenious invention of man. It exemplifies the prowess of human mind to perceive things rationally and put them to use in performing extremely difficult tasks with effortless ease. With this kind of attitude towards machines I was introduced to computers about what they can do and how they do it. This was enough for me to decide that I was going to work with computers all my life.

The boundless possibility of trying out and the instant knowledge of the outcome that stimulates one for further analysis of a rationale in question is what I find most appealing about Computer Science. Keeping up an inquisitive and explorative attitude, I believe, leads to a constant learning process. This approach adds to the already immense potential for innovation that exists in this field.

Exploration and analysis have been the essence of my life, guiding me through the most mystifying predicaments. In this ever changing world of engineering & technology where each new day sees a spate of new concepts and applications and each passing day makes them obsolete, I always wanted to attain the highest level of excellence in education and transcend new horizons in the chosen field.

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Computers are one of the greatest inventions in the 20th century. With hundreds of electronic devices attached inside the computer and the flows of electrical energy, we can simplify our daily lives by only clicking on the mouse and typing on the keyboard. There are many types of computers nowadays. Huge and powerful computers are employed by governments and businesses to perform complex tasks and to store data. Computers are particularly good at performing repetitive tasks at speeds far faster than any human or team of humans can. Small computers like home and personal computers can also perform menial tasks much faster than human beings. The computers are a blessing to us, but it could give us some negative effects if we don't...show more content...

All in all, such agencies will gain more profits and will have less detriment.

The trend of shopping has also changed with the presence of computers. If before we had to go to the mall to purchase some goods, now we can merely buy them at home. A lot of choices are also available online, as many as a shop has. More people feel that it is unnecessary to buy goods at the mall if they can just purchase them in front of their computer. As a result, many shops at the mall are going bankrupt and closing down their businesses. Moreover, since the online shopping is fast and easy, people will tend to be addicted at it. They will shop as much as they want, without concerning the budget they have. In the long term, the inflation on society will arise because the demand from customers is higher than the supply.

In the aspect of communication, computers connect us to the world, and create a world without boundaries. Rather than communicating by snail–mail that requires a week or more, we can send and receive email to anybody in this world within a few seconds. A person may interact with other people online or create an online date without feeling shy. Thus, computers can tighten the bond between people in a simple way. However, the relationship between people in the real world may be lost as people become dependent a lot on virtual communication. The relationship between people and family will be loosened, and the interaction with neighbors will be lost. Since computers

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Computer Systems And The System Essay

Introduction

Computer systems advanced quickly when considered relative to how long systems have been around. The advancement of systems allowed for threads and processes to evolve to become more complex, and more efficient. The systems programs were executed on also became more efficient in the way they run programs. Systems that could only execute one program at a time, and share CPU cycles advanced to the point of parallel processing where threads are executed across many CPU cores. The security implementations among these systems was equally unique, and also have their own set of problems.

Evolution of Threads and Processes

A thread in a system is a sequential execution stream. That is, the instructions are executed in order. A process is one or more threads, as well as the current state of execution (Lambert, 2012). Early operating systems allowed one process, with one thread to be executed. Systems became capable of executing multiple processes, and threads as technology advanced.

Time–sharing systems allowed processes to run concurrently on a computer, although each process was active on the CPU at one given time. Multiprogramming systems advanced this further, allowing multiple processes to occupy CPU time. Distributed systems were the next advancement where processes were distributed across multiple computers on a network. Parallel processing was the next to allow processes with multiple threads to be spread across cores on a single CPU.

Time–sharing Systems

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Topic: Children and Computers I. Introduction (paragraph 1) a. Hook: "The computer has been introduced into the early childhood education programs and elementary schools at the national level." (brainy–child, "computers on your children", May 26, 2010) b. Connecting information: many children begin to use computers at an early age, and children can use computers in negative and positive ways. c. Thesis statement: computers effect children in positive and negative manner such as, the negative effect from computer games and Internet on children, and the positive effect from computer on children's education. II. Body: a. Paragraph2 (first negative effect) topic sentence: The negative effect of computer games on...show more content...

Children will feel lonely because they spent most of their time on computers instead of spending their time with their family."This increases their daily stress because if they are not talking with their parents it means they are not sharing their problem, which is why they are facing trouble."( Wisdia "computer affects", n.d.). Children should be with their parents instead of playing on computers because parents always advise and help their children. To conclude, computer games canaffect on children in negative way, and change their behavior. Second, Internet affects on children in two negative ways. One obvious negative effect is login on sites that can damage children's life. "Sites encourage children to use the Internet for the production, manufacture, and distribution pornography" (ojp, "Internet" , May 2001). For example, login on sites that sell alcohol and drugs. Also these sites give details on how to get and use them. Moreover, there are sites deceive children, and give them money to help them sell pornography materials. Those children who deceived from the internet there life will damage, and they will be in jail. Next obvious negative effect is chatting with bad people who damage children minds. For instance, chatting with people who encourage children for violet and suicide. "Children are also easy target for sexual affenders who chat online with bad people and then make plans to meet them or slowly filter

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Imagine if the computer was never invented. The world would not have the advances in technology or the multiple devices that we now take for granted. Also take the time to imagine how hard it would be to live in a world without a computer it would be harder to store and process information. If it were not for many inventors the world might not have had the modern day computer that people all over the world use. The many advances in software that we need for school work such as the Microsoft Programs and the internet. Also we would not have any of the devices that we use almost every day such as a laptop computer, cell phone or an mp3 player. Sherry Turkel Said "Today's college students are habituated to a world of online blogging, instant...show more content...

he improved his schemes and prospered more and more with each Z prototype (2). In 1939, Zuse completed the Z2; it was the first fully operational electro–mechanical computer device (2). Zuse completed the Z3 computer in 1941. The model consisted of recycled materials that were donated by his fellow university staff and some of his students (2). This was the world's first electronic, fully programmable digital computer (2). Zuse used old movie film to store his programs and data for the Z3, instead of using paper tape or punched cards; but unfortunately paper was in short supply in Germany during the war (2). Also Zuse was unable to convince the Nazi government to support his work for a computer based on electronic valves, the Germans assumed they were close to winning the War and thought that they had no need to support any of Zuse's further research in computer technology (2). Unfortunately for Zuse his Z1 through Z3 models were destroyed during the war, and later Zuse left for ZГјrich to finish his work on the Z4, by smuggling the Z4 from Germany in a military truck (2). He completed and installed the Z4 at the Applied Mathematics Division of ZГјrich's Federal Polytechnical Institute (2). Zuse later moved back to Germany to form a computer company called Zuse KG for the construction and marketing of his designs. Zuse later rebuilt models of the Z3 in 1960 and rebuilt the Z1 in 1984 (3).

There were other inventors other than Konrad Zuse that helped

Computer Lab or Computers in the Classroom

Everyone lives in a society dependent on technology at work, home, and school, but students are not able to access this technology on a continuous basis. Computers are significant to education because they make us reconsider how students learn, how they are inspired, and what useful information is. Classroom with computers have become an important part of the curriculum and need to be used daily. Phasing out computer labs and putting computers right in the classroom helps with daily use, helps with future preparation, and benefits learning in students and teachers.

Computer Labs

Computer labs are found in many schools, a room with around 20 computers used by each person in the school. Daily...show more content...

According to (n.d.) it reports that a study of middle school students produced twice as much written work on computer than without (General Computer Use, para. 1). With using word processing on a computer a student is given the chance to develop writing and thinking skills. The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (1997) website believes students write longer, revise and edit their work, and concentrate on the thoughts they want to express (para. 12). Seems that students find it easier to come up with ideas to write and easier to edit their work with a computer rather than pen and paper. According to (n.d.) students learn their lessons in less time with computer–based instruction. The average reduction in instructional time was 34% in 17 studies of college instruction, and 24% in 15 studies of adult education (appendix, section 11). Also using computers helps with developing independent learning and just might have leaders emerge that enjoy computers that could help with others. Computers in the classroom also can help with social skills in students. Yes computer labs can help with social skills too, when there is an older student to help younger ones it is great to see cooperative learning but what about sharing, and teamwork between those in a classroom. A classroom setting might not have 20 computers but only five and students have to share these and work together. According to (n.d.) observed 10 activities of computer use was Get more content

Essay about The History of Computers

The first ever computer was invented in the 1820s by Charlse Babbage. However the first electronic digital computer were developed between 1940 and 1945 in the United States and in the United Kingdom. They were gigantic, originally the size of a large room, and also need to be supply a large amount of power source which is equivalent as several hundred modern personal computers. The history of computer hardware covers the developments from simple devices to aid calculation, to mechanical calculators, punched card data processing and on to modern stored program computers. The tools or mechanical tool used to help in calculation are called calculators while the machine operator that help in calculations is called computer. At first the...show more content...

UNIVAC 1 was created to process data like Herman Hollerith's tabulator over 50 years before, however UNIVAC 1 was then manufactured for other users and become the world's first large scale commercial computer. The key period of the evolution of modern electronic computer is in between the late 1930s and the early 1950s. Not all of them were invented by the mathematician or physician. Among those machines were pioneering computers put together by english academics notably Manchester/Ferrenti Mark 1, built at Manchester University by Frederic Williams and Thomas Kilburn. And the EDSAC, Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator built by Maurice Wilkes at Cambridge University. The microelectronic revolution started when they were using the vacuum tubes it consume a lot of power supply. As a comparison the ENIAC used about 2000 times as much electricity as the modern laptop. Not just that, the modern term for a problem that holds up a computer program is a "bug". Popular legend has it that this word entered the vocabulary of computer programmers sometimes in the 1950s when moths, attracted by the glowing lights of vacuum tubes, flew inside machines and caused a short circuit. In order to create more advance computer, would have needed hundreds of thousands or even millions of tubes, which would have been

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Computers are changing the world as we know it, and they offer an exciting new way of working. The news represented a complete turnaround for the corporate giant. Microsoft Chairperson, Bill Gates publicly announced his company's new connection to the Internet. The announcement rang through the nation. Gates has consistently ignored the Internet in favor of desktop computing. So, with Microsoft's approval, computers kicked into even higher gear . The pace of innovation continues to astonish even those involved from the start. If one wants to find enthusiasm, intellect, hard work, and imagination; then computers is the place to be . Computer engineers build and design computers and computer–related media ...show more content...

High–school students fill out college applications and submit them with a click of a mouse. There are chat rooms and news groups for everything imaginable. Books, watches, recordings, clothes, shoes, crafts and vacations are sold over Internet. Even churches rage their members to log on for their latest news. Last year, new technology made it possible for millions of Internet users to listen to speeches or traditional radio programs on their computers. That is, thanks to RealAudio, a technology which converts radio into digital sound. If that weren't enough, video broadcasts and video–conferencing are being done over the Internet rather than by traditional means . The newest versions of web browsers allow people all over the world to hold video–conferences and do other tasks simultaneously. Businesses worldwide have learned to take advantage of the technology and have begun to work 24 hours a day. Work started in the far east can be sent west and onward before the sun sets. As with any new industry, the first job holders gained the most advantage. In its beginning, computerengineering welcomed anyone who was smart and eager to learn. People taught themselves the skills needed to create web pages. They came to computer engineering with degrees in physics, English, marketing, biology, journalism, graphic design and maybe computer science. They might have had experience working in television production or as a

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Essay about History of the Computer

History of the Computer

The first devices that resemble modern computers date to the mid–20th century (around 1940 – 1945), although the computer concept and various machines similar to computers existed earlier. Early electronic computers were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers.[1] Modern computers are based on tiny integrated circuits and are millions to billions of times more capable while occupying a fraction of the space.[2] Today, simple computers may be made small enough to fit into a wristwatch and be powered from a watch battery. Personal computers in various forms are icons of the Information Age and are what most people think of as "acomputer"; however, the most...show more content...

This effort was funded by ARPA (now DARPA), and the computer network that it produced was called the ARPANET. The technologies that made the Arpanet possible spread and evolved. In time, the network spread beyond academic and military institutions and became known as the Internet. The emergence of networking involved a redefinition of the nature and boundaries of the computer. Computer operating systems and applications were modified to include the ability to define and access the resources of other computers on the network, such as peripheral devices, stored information, and the like, as extensions of the resources of an individual computer. Initially these facilities were available primarily to people working in high–tech environments, but in the 1990s the spread of applications like e–mail and the World Wide Web, combined with the development of cheap, fast networking technologies like Ethernet and ADSL saw computer networking become almost ubiquitous. In fact, the number of computers that are networked is growing phenomenally. A very large proportion of personal computers regularly connect to the Internet to communicate and receive information. "Wireless" networking, often utilizing mobile phone networks, has meant networking is becoming increasingly ubiquitous even in mobile computing environments. Get

How to Build your Own Computer A computer is a piece of equipment people use to do many things. People use computer for personal usage and for normal operations when running a business. Computers can range from a reasonable price to being an expensive piece of equipment. Building your very own computer should be based on a budget in which you will be able to afford and do the job you want it to do.

Safety and Tools

When trying to build your own computer you must always consider safety. Safety can be for you as the person using and manipulating the computer parts and the workspace you are placing the computer. You as the person building the computer must always consider electrical safety of yourself. Ensuring you not wearing jewelry...show more content...

The IO shield supports the motherboard and the motherboard standoffs screws creates a gap for the shield and motherboard to not touch each other. You place the IO shield into the system case by pressing down on the case until it snap in place. To install the motherboard standoffs screws, you will hold the motherboard above the case and look down at the holes to match up the holes. (3.3.3) Once you have match the holes with the motherboard, install the motherboard standoffs screws hand tightened. (add picture) We can now install the motherboard. Place the LGA 1366 Motherboard with the IO connectors first to snap the motherboard on to the IO shield and secure the motherboard using the motherboard screw into the motherboard standoffs screws with fine thread screws. Installing the CPU The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is considering to be the brain of the computer. (3.5.1) When installing the CPU into the motherboard you will have to consider the risk of electrostatic discharge. To avoid electrostatic discharge, you must use a static mat and need to be clip to the static mat. We have review the documentation for the LGA 1366 Motherboard and found the compatible CPU to use will be the i7 960 CPU. (add picture) When installing the i7 960 CPU, you need to verify you have the Heat sink fan installed before placing inside the motherboard. You Get more

Computers are everywhere, and they are used for everything, and in every type of business have we become too dependent on computers? The younger generation particularly has seized on the strange communication through the Internet. Using chat groups on different subjects they are taking in school, they conduct live conversations by keyboard through the internet. Since computers have been invented, so many people everywhere find themselves dependent on computers. Computers are appearing almost about every aspect of our lives, and in most cases, they are making things very easy r for us. Computers permit us to work from home, mingle with our friends and family who live a great distant from us, and they are a great stress relief when we...show more content...

Are we to dependent on computers the question can be answered many different ways but in today's world we use a computer for many different things from playing video games which can be addictive and chatting which can be addictive as well people are spending more and more time on the computer and less time socializing in person. Dependency for computers has grown from all ages and every type of business. Another problem with computers is when a person's interest in computers goes to the extreme and becomes an obsession. Computers make our lives very easy and give us many ways to learn about the things we have an interest in.

Computers make it so we can to do various things from the comfort of our own home –People shop online, contact family and friends online, and go to school online. It's easy to save and manage information and entertain ourselves with a variety of games. People can get caught up in computers so much that they forget to socialize out of the computer world. People become addicted to chatting online in various chat rooms and they become addicted to various websites such as face book, my space and twitter. As we grow more and more dependent on computers we are so quick to purchase items online placing our personal information such as our name, address credit card information and whatever they feel is safe online and not think of the problems that Get

I've always loved using computers. Ever since I was 6 years old I could never stop using them when I got the chance, and this remains true till today. I admit the things that I would do on a computer weren't exactly productive. I would watch a lot of cartoons and play games. My parents weren't as enthusiastic about it as I was. They would always tell me to go do something like read a book or go outside. I almost never follow through with their requests and so I got grounded often. But to me it was worth it. My parents gave up trying to get me off the computer, which is why I'm the computer addicted person I am today. When I turned 14 I became a lot more productive when it came to using a computer. I didn't play educational games or grind on "Khan Academy" for endless hours. Instead I learned programming languages and created some things that I was proud of. I've created a website that makes calls to a server in which I post and request data, a game called "Anvil Dropper", and most recently, an artificially intelligent duck that helps keep track of who is coming in and out of a facility. All of this sounds like a lot of work but to me personally, I never saw it as work. It was just simply fun. If you don't know already, sitting down and being on a computer for about ten hours a day can make you feel really unhealthy. I noticed that I couldn't do any more than 5 push–ups without taking a break, and just from that I assumed I was going to die if I didn't get my butt off of

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