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Technology
The practical application of knowledge, especially in a particular area, is called technology. Advances in technology affect every area of our lives. This category is for questions about technology and includes everything from how to remove a scratch from a CD to applications of electronics to what polyester is made from and more.
35,090 Questions
How are computers good for school?
Because when in school, you can visit a sight called answers.com and rape the answers like this! This is widely known as "Internet Trolling".
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What is the is an internal network that uses Internet technologies?
is an internal network that uses Internet technologies
How to allocate hard drive space?
There is one thing I just found after deleting a partition and losing GB's. Go the start menu, right click my computer and go to manage then to disc management. Right click your main hard drive, most likely C drive, go to extend volume and accept, it should take your unallocated space and put it back in your main HD.
How do you change your password on answers?
Another way of changing your password
Click on the icon of the wrench in the top right-hand corner of any page. It will take you to "My settings." Follow directions as in previous paragraph.
List three third-party utility programs used to support hard drives?
Without knowing what Operating System you are using then websites like versiontracker.com have been able to provide a variety of programs that support hard drives
Do computers need a cold boot when becoming active from hibernation?
No since the computer is still running but at reduced power settings it only requires a warm boot.
Why don't my new earphones work in my laptop?
Computers do not need to 'register' headphones for the headphones to work. If the plug side of the headphones fits into a port side on the computer then problem solved. You may need to get different headphones (earbuds) if the plug on the earphones is too large for the available ports on the computer
Advantages of images from a CD-rom?
Large programs fit perfectly on one CD-ROM, which reduces costs and makes installation of the program that much easier for the user. However, a DVD can hold up to 6 times as much more data than a CD.
What are three steps you can tae avoid losing a file?
save to disk
save to thumb drive
save it to cloud desktop
What is a ups universal power supply?
UPS usually stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply, and refers to a device that stores electricity in a battery for temporary backup if the "wall" power should fluctuate or black out for a short period of time. Typically, computers or servers are connected to these UPS devices to prevent them from shutting off during electrical storms and other power fluctuations/outages. - KS
How many colours can a BMP contain?
24 bits: 8 each for red, green, and blue. So 2^24 colors or 16777216.
Who are the developers and inventors of Microsoft Windows?
The Original Creators of Microsoft were Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer.
Do Broadband cable rely on the PSTN for transmission medium?
No. broadband does not use Public Switch Telephone Network (PTSN).
What is the explanatory note at the end of the document?
It could be the Footnote/End Note or the Bibliography. Likley the first one (Footnote) though.
What is another word for programs on a computer?
A computer program can be referred to as software or an application.
What is the maximum number of domain controllers in a domain?
The recommended limit of DCs per domain as per Microsoft is 1200
What was the earliest form of technology?
Stone tools and fire were most likely the earliest forms of technology, as when they were first invented it would have revolutionised their way of life (e.g. able to cook and eat meat safely, not just berries e.t.c.) The first form of computing or robotics was a computer made by Charles Babbage in the 1930's (Please note this last paragraph may need refining).
What technology will allow you to make telephone calls over the Internet?
VOIP Technology describes Protocols & Components to enable INTERNET as medium for Telephone Calls rather than by traditional circuit transmissions. VOIP defines the conversion and communication methods toenable translations of signalsbetween Packet Switched Networks (TCP\IP based computer network)& Circuit Switched Networks(PSTN).
What does sync mean on a android?
A sync on a phone god they have that well i know what a sync on a iPod is and it is where you copy music or photos or vids from the computure to the iPod so mayby its the same on a phone ?? but yeah that's what i think
