What is a set of computer instructions that controls the allocation of computer hardware?
The "Operating System" or OS
Is modem hardware or software?
Modem is a hardware connect your computer with the ISP, then your computer can surf online.
What are the steps of cold booting?
"Cold boot" means that the computer must be turned off then when it is turned back on it will "cold boot". A computer can reboot without turning off the power but some internal devices do not reset if the power does not go off. "Cold boot" forces everything to be restarted fresh.
What directs the flow of data through the CPU and other devices?
which part of th CPU would proform arithmetic operations
What is computer hardware servicing?
Computer service means both hardware and software services. Hardware services mainly include cleaning of the system, ensuring its physically well maintained, its power sources, UPS etc intact. Software services may include updating the software versions, applications, renewing the licenses, renewing the patches, fixing antivirus applications, cleansing the data.
What year was the USB introduced?
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) was made from multiple companies like, Intel, Compaq, Microsoft, Digital, IBM, and Northern Telecom. The USB was released in 1994. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#History
What should i do when my CD drive won't open?
If you are using a laptop, there should be a small pin-sized hole near the switch of the opening device... you can use simply a paper-clip to open this up. Before you do so, shut down your computer for safety reasons... never stick anything into a live computer. When you put the paper-clip into the CD Drive, press down a bit and pull the paper-clip towards you. This should release the lock and open the CD Drive. Good luck!
What are the advantages and disadvantages of knowledge management systems?
A knowledge management system can be useful in many different ways or strategies and practices. It is commonly used successfully in the Information Technology field and human resource management.
What are the best ways to speed up my computer?
Upgrade the CPU and/or RAM
Another Answer
Max out your RAM and change to SSD hard drive. If you don't want to spend money, then do this:
Remove Viruses
Clean Temp Files
Fix Registry
Disk Defrag
Edit Startup
Change Performance Settings.
RAM is not a peripheral, because it is built within the motherboard. What is a peripheral are items that are not integrated as a part of the computer itself, but items that are connected by means of a cord and are not a permanent part of the computer. Some examples of a peripheral include: A keyboard, mouse, printer, external hard-drive, screen.
What is the difference between secondary storage and disk?
Depending on the model you are using, it depends on what you mean.
Typically, most models have primary storage as the Hard Drive (or now, Solid State drive may be as well), a type of nonvolatile storage whose data does not disappear if it is unplugged or loses power.
Secondary storage usually refers to things such as CDs, DVDs, Floppy, Zip, and Tape drives. However in some textbooks it may just mean a second HDD/SSD.
Tertiary storage pretty strictly refers to CDs, DVDs, etc.
What are the different kinds of PCI express?
In fact there are a huge variety of PCI Express video cards. If you plan on looking at some or even buying them, go to tigerdirect.com, click on PC Parts at the top, scroll down and click on PCI Express for video cards. I'm am most sure that this will be very helpful.
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What are the components of a computer power supply?
Sometimes when people buy a computer power supply unit (PSU), there are several components in the box:
a AC power cable to connect the power supply to the wall mains outlet,
the power supply itself (PSU) that converts mains power into more useful forms of power,
and one or more DC power cables that connect the power supply to the motherboard and other parts of the computer.
(On a modular power supply unit, those cables can be detached from the PSU).
A computer power supply is in a metal box that is difficult to open, so most people treat a computer power supply (PSU) as a single indivisible component.
Inside a computer power supply is a transformer to help convert mains power into more useful forms of power, power diodes and power transistors typically mounted to a heat sink, and other components to help the conversion or to filter the power to meet EMC requirements, and often a fan to blow air on the heat sink to keep the transistors from overheating.
What is The first step to all good computer troubleshooting?
Computer troubleshooting is one of those things that is best learned from extensive personal experience with computers and computer problems. However, here are some techniques that can be helpful and certain common problems which you can easily identify: - If you're getting an error code, do an internet search on it. Someone else has almost always had the same problem and has gotten advice on it. - If a computer is crashing (blue screening, restarting, freezing) a helpful tool in finding what's causing it is the Event Viewer. In Windows XP you can access this by going to Start>Run and typing in "evntvwr" and in Vista you can find it by simply doing a search for Event Viewer. In here, you can browse the System and Application Logs looking for errors. Once you find ones that correspond with the crash times, you can generally find some useful error code or information that an internet search will bring up information on. - If the computer isn't turning on at all, it's probably hardware. Try removing different components to narrow it down to the problem. The only thing you really have to have plugged in to the motherboard is the power supply. You can disconnect the CPU, Hard Drives, CD/DVD/Floppy drives, and PCI Cards. Common problems are fried power supplies, bad motherboard (either fried or bad capacitors), and fried PCI cards. - If a computer is randomly restarting or crashing, check the motherboard capacitors. If they're bulging on top (not level) that may very well be the problem. - Malware is a common cause of a number of different problems. Good indications that malware is the problem are slowness, pop-ups (particularly ones about security and spyware/adware/etc.), and link redirection (do an internet search, click on a link, and you end up being brought to some other web page). Ultimately, there isn't a hard, fast set of rules for troubleshooting. It has alot to do with instinct and past experience but the more you do it, the better you'll get.
What are the disadvantages of no backup data?
If you don't have a backup for data then your business can lose all of its proprietary information. Backups help organizations get the information they lost back.
At what point in the boot process is BIOS information displayed?
The boot processes are displayed at start up. This stage often shows hardware information such as CPU and RAM. Soon after the computer will display an option for a BIOS menu via key F10. If this option is not selected the computer will automatically load the operation system (OS) or offer OS selections.
Difference between data bus and data control bus?
An Address Bus gives the memory instructions on where to place the actual data that it will stored or read. Basically a map location. The Data Bus carries the information that is going to be stored or read using the location that the Address Bus gave to the memory.
Address bus is unidirectional while data bus is bi directional
What the options on the Windows 9xMe startup menu?
1. Normal
2. Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT)
3. Safe Mode
4. Safe Mode with network support
5.Step-by-Step confirmation
6.Command prompt only
7. Safe mode command prompt only
8. Previous version of MS-DOS Normal- starts Windows
Logged - same as normal except it logs the startup and load activities
Safe Mode - used to troubleshoot problems with Windows
Safe Mode with network support - same as safe mode but allows network access incase you need to download something from the network (NOT available for Windows 98/ME because they automatically include network support)
Step-by-Step confirmation - asks for confirmation before executing each command in the io.sys, config.sys, and autoexec.bat
Command prompt only - Windows 95/98 doesn't start, instead a command prompt starts ( NOT available with Windows ME)
Safe mode with command prompt - doesn't execute commands in autoexec.bat or config.sys, instead you only see the DOS prompt (NOT available with Windows ME)
Previous version of MS-DOS - loads a previous version of DOS if available (NOT available for Windows ME or Windows 98 SE)