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How do you find out whether a computer is configured to tranfer data at 10mbps rather than 100 mbps?

if it is to your modem then you would take your mouse and hover over the 2 PC symbol ins the bottom left and it should say 10mbt/s or 100 sometimes even 1000. but this can also be limited by the modems max transfer rate. and most wireless connections max at 54mbt/s

Is sport better than computer games?

yes sport is way better than computer games because it gets you fit and

its good for your body.

Definition of internal fragmentation and external fragmentation?

External Fragmentation: External Fragmentation happens when a dynamic memory allocation algorithm allocates some memory and a small piece is left over that cannot be effectively used. If too much external fragmentation occurs, the amount of usable memory is drastically reduced. Total memory space exists to satisfy a request, but it is not contiguous.

Internal Fragmentation: Internal fragmentation is the space wasted inside of allocated memory blocks because of restriction on the allowed sizes of allocated blocks. Allocated memory may be slightly larger than requested memory; this size difference is memory internal to a partition, but not being used

Distingush between control system and information system and artificial intelegence?

to keep it simple

A control is something used to operate other systems - a CNC machine can fall in to this

An Information System - This could be a classed as the type used by police forces to quickly recover criminal information of known wanted people

Artificial Intelligence could be classed as a computer game where the main system is programmed identify a problem and to parse a selection of IF not do this features a classic of this is the most modern computer adventure games

Who is involved in building computer based information system?

who is involved in building a computer based information

My computer is randomly showing pages like singles.net when I do not click on anything what does this mean and how can i stop this?

Your computer has been infected with malicious software. Since you do not seem to be technically inclined, try these


a) grab a geek. This could be a technically inclined friend, or a guy from a paid service.

b) back up your data while you still can. I cannot stress this enough. Copy all of your important files (pictures, documents, music, etc...) onto another hard drive (internal, external, UMS-enabled iPod) or flash drive. This way, if worse comes to worse, you will always be able to wipe your computer, reinstall everything, and still have your data.


Though there are many ways that you could have been infected, the majority of such infections comes from torrenting files (uTorrent, Limewire sound familiar?) and visiting objectionable websites *ahem*

Really IM BLONDE how do you make a computer smile?

you retard racist b***** f*** you
You put 2 dots and a parentheses
GOOD ENOUGH?
Stupid Now stop bugging the world

Why should you close down a program before installing a new program?

Some programs can use features from other programs, or you can add so called "plug-in" to an existing application. For instance, Skype is a separate application but it uses plug-ins for Firefox, Internet Explorer and so on. If you have Mozilla installed but it's running at the moment you are trying to install Skype, you might have to close the browser in order for Skype to install the plug-in.

How smart does a computer programmer half to be?

Not that much. I've known people with IQ scores of borderline retarded become game developers in C++. What they don't have in IQ can be made up in determination, which is why a lot of computer programmers are rumoured to have asperger's syndrome because their fixed pattern of interests and social inabilities makes them possess a determination to master coding in a way that a sociable person simply would not want to.

Programming for people with lower IQs means a lot of time in front of the computer alone, the same person with social skills would be too occupied with interaction and partying, etc.

Therefore, I would say determination (a reflection of character, rather than brainpower) would be a much more valued prequesite of programming.

Of course if this unnatural determination would be coupled with high intelligence as well then it would render the person extremely talented coder who could rise through the ranks quickly, but these cases are rare and most programmers have average IQs, but are very typically aspergers.

Do hackers represent an internal human threat?

No. Hackers are generally regarded as external human threats. Internal human threats include disgruntled employees. They may also be hackers, but the fact they are employees makes them an internal threat, not the fact they are hackers.

How old was Sophie Gibb when she invented the computer?

Sophie Gibb didn't invent the computer. In fact there is no record of a Sophie Gibb who had any significant role in the development of the computer. That honour is credited to Charles Babbage in 1812, when he was 21. It took him a further 10 years to design but lack of funding prevented completion of the build. His design for Difference Engine No.2 was finally built in 1991, proving the original designs would have worked had the British government given him the much-needed funding. Nevertheless, he is credited as being the father of the modern computer.

It is worthwhile looking at ABC Computer in Wikipedia.

What are multimedia system's goals and objectives?

"Multi" is short for Multiple, "Media" (in this example) refers to audio or visual formatted content (CDs, DVDs, Quicktime files, etc... 'Multimedia system' refers to either a collection of devices or one device (Sony Playstation 3 for example) that can playback most to any audio or visual content through to your output of choice (Usually a TV).

How do laptops and computers differ when it comes to managing files?

Laptops and computers differ when it comes to managing files. Computers, in general, tend to have a larger capacity for storage as compared to laptops. Managing a large quantity and/or size of files may therefore be easier on a computer.