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Computer Hardware

Computer hardware is a general term used to refer to all the physical parts of a computer. Internal hardware devices include hard drives and motherboards, while external hardware devices include monitors, mice, keyboards, and printers.

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How should computers be used at work?

It largely depends on the goal of the policy. There are often security and compliance reasons for limiting what people do with technology such as e-mail (preventing electronic harassment, or the leaking of confidential information, for example). But often, the main goal is productivity and work-computer policies are created because employees are spending a lot of time surfing the Web for personal reasons. So you should use your work-computer for work-related things.

What does Peripheral mean in a computer?

It is an item that can be attached to a computer that is not essential, such as a printer, scanner.

How does a frame grabber work In particular I am looking for a simple diagram but any information would be helpful?

Hii.

A frame grabber is an image acquisition board which can be of 2 types: Analog and Digital. In case of an analog frame grabber, we use an analog camera and digital camera for Digital frame grabber.

In analog frame grabber the analog image signal is digitised (using A/D converter), then sent to a buffer memory. From there it is transferred to host memory i.e. RAM where processing talkes place. If no processing is required then the image can be displayed directly from the grabber buffer. It generally takes input from ADC at very high speeds, typically 60MHz and outputs at 20MHz so that no frame is lost. It also has standard I/O like a parallel port.

In case of a digital frame grabber the image is already digitised.

Which hardware component contains instructions that are used during the booting of the computer?

That would be firmware such as the ROM BIOS or the EFI. That is Read-Only Memory or a modern variation. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System, while the newer technology EFI stands for Extensible Firmware Interface.

ROM doesn't require in any batteries. Even EPROM, EEPROM, and NVRAM don't use batteries. What did use batteries was the CMOS memory which may be separate from the ROM, though it could be in the same chip or part of the real-time clock chip. That was not Read-Only Memory, since you would use the CMOS setup to change it. If it can't be changed, no battery would be required. When that battery dies, you only use the hardware settings, not the code that brings up the computer.

Will an American computer with an 800 watt power socket work in a UK 240 volt power supply?

Some do and some don't. You need to check the power supply's specifications. The input voltage and frequency range is normally stated on a label visible from the rear of the computer.

Many modern PC power supplies will accept a range of input voltage and frequency, or at least have a switch to chose between 110V/60Hz and 240V/50Hz.

What is the most commonly used text input device?

A keyboard is the most commonly used tool for entering text into digital devices.

What kind of video card works best for burning DVD's on your PC from your cable tv converter box?

Typically, the most powerful and most modern gpu your computer can run. The two major brands of video cards are ATI and Nvidia.

Is a DVD an input or and output?

If you are talking about off-the-shelf DVD players then it's an output device( display data read to video terminal [i.e. Projectors, TV's], but if you are talking about DVDRW devices then it's an input and output device.

If you are talking about a DVD media, if it's just ordinary DVD-ROM then it's just input. But if you're talking about DVD-R or DVD-RW media then it's an input and output media.

What is a HDCP Monitor?

hdcp is a high definition restriction that stops hd stuff to be processed. like blu ray and hd DVD movies. a monitor with hdcp does not have the restriction and can display high def stuff =]]

Can i build a homemade playstation 2 to usb gamepad adapter?

yes you can, but its not the easiest task in the world, and the cost of the materials would greatly outweigh the cost of a pre made adapter

Can you install an operating system on a usb removable drive?

Yes. Many Linux distributions can be easily booted from a USB Flash drive. With some modification, booting Windows XP is also possible.

What is significance of 5.5 in RST5.5 interrupt?

Since The vectored Location of RST5.5 lie in Half the location of RST5 and RST6 so it is called RST 5.5(RST 5+1/2 )

Explanation:

Vector Interrrupt Vectored Location

RST 5 0028H

RST 5.5 002CH

RST 6 0030H

Now we add RST5 and RST6 vectored Location's

0028H + 0030H = 0058H

Now Devide The Sum by 2

0058H/2 = 002CH

Which is Vectored Location of RST 5.5.

This You can Check for All other vectored Interrupts TRAP(RST4.5), RST6.5, RST7.5

for 8085 Microprocessor

Thanks .............. S C Patidar

What is a removeable hard drive?

Hi,

All hard drives can be removed. Normally Hard disks are connected inside the computer to the computers main circuit board called the Mother board. They connect to the IDE connection point using IDE(Integrated Device Electronics) cable. Since the box must be opened to take these out they are considered non removable. Removable Hard disks connect to the computers USB (Universal Serial Bus) point outside the box making them easy to put in and remove. The device themselves are the same. They are like old record players. They are a series of metal disks called platters stacked one on top of the other that take electric charge to store data. Not to be confused with Memory sticks that also act like Hard disks. These are really just Memory modules with batteries to prevent them losing information when you take them out of the computer. Memory modules (Ram) are your computers short term memory (Thinking power). When programs run data is not stored but short term memory is enabling all the functions that are happening in real time like calculations and what you see on the screen are stored. Hence when you turn off or get a power cut these short term things are no longer as the ones in the computer dont use batteries to make the information more permanent. Hence why Memory sticks are not proper hard disks. Because a loss of power to the printed circuits and chips means Information loss. But with a Hard disk you can send the disk away to a specialist to take the platters apart and read the physical changes in the platters to be read. Information recovery. Hope this was'nt too long winded & i hope it was helpful Michael

Subdirectories are also known as?

Folders

I don't know who submitted that but my Guide to Software course book says that subdirectories are called child directories, or folders. It says nothing about paths. The correct answer is folder.

What is critical section in operating system?

A critical section is a piece of code that accesses a shared resource (either in the form of data structure or a device) that must not be concurrently accessed by more than one thread of execution (which will otherwise lock it from doing other things).

Note: Note that on Windows NT (not 9x/ME), the function TryEnterCriticalSection() can be used to attempt to enter the critical section.

If a receipt does not state an electronics device as nonrefundable does the store have to give a refund?

The answer to this depends on the state and the country. All have slightly different rules. However, most legal systems work on the basis that a sale is final. Once you have made a purchase, the seller is not obliged to accept the item back and make a refund. The fact that many retailers allow customers to return goods is for goodwill purposes and not because they are required to do so. There are certain cases where the retailer may be required to offer a refund but this will depend on where the sale has taken place. In the event that the product is faulty, there is often a right to obtain a refund. The specific requirements vary between states and between countries so no more detail can be offered in this answer. The best starting point is to consult your local consumer rights group or a search on the Internet for rights in your area.

How do i reformat my dell and start from scratch?

how old is it and what model dell is it, I may be able to help ? ty Greywolfesc

some have a chip in it all ya do is restart PC hold down ctrl key and tap f11 this puts it back to factory settings w/o using CD's

What is the newest operating system manufactured by Microsoft?

Microsoft Windows 7

Correct, but there is an even newer one in the pipeline - they don't fire their design/program engineers, you know.

How do i connect my tv which is a Digital Audio Out connection to my computer speakers which have a 3.5mm Headphone Jack connection so that my TVs sound will play out of the speakers?

Unless your computer speakers have a digital audio input, you won't be able to just use a cable. If your TV has two RCA line outputs (audio outputs), you can get an adapter cable to run to your computer speakers.

You could upgrade your speakers to models that have a digital input, but most of those are higher-end surround-type systems.

What is the function of a computer tower?

The tower houses the motherboard and add-on cards such as the display card and the network card, and also storage such as hard drives, and CD drives. Then it also houses the power supply, which provides power to the above mentioned components.

What is the importance of device drivers?

Device drivers are a set of software instructions that control the interface between a computer and a connected peripheral device. Device drivers tell your machine what the device is, what the device does, and all the other instructions needed for proper operation. For instance, Windows does not ship with a specific device driver set for all the features in your new Logitech keyboard that has custom buttons.

Ref:

http://www.driverstorer.com/help.html