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Computers
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48,002 Questions
What device do you need to be able to communicate with other computers using the telephone network?
MODEM (Modulator - Demodulator) allows communication between computers.
Generally Modem connects to ISP over analog telephone line and further ISP connects to Computers over Internet.
What is a quick way to undo something on your computer?
in Windows Software Applications CTRL+Z is mostly used to UNDO.
For how long have people been using the internet?
People began to commonly use the internet with the introduction of Windows 95 in 1995.
There was some demand for internet access in 1993 and 1994, which lead to the introduction of Windows 95. But Windows 3.11 was able to connect to the Internet via the "Winsock" programmes. These early programs were very difficult to use, and not for those who were unadventurous. Windows 95 was an operating system that was built with the internet in mind, contradicting earlier versions of Windows that were not friendly with the internet.
Electronic mail had also been in common use for some time before 1995 via services, such as CompuServe.
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What is uppercase in computer?
For example, box is in lowercase while BOX is in uppercase. The term is a vestige of the days when typesetters kept capital letters in a box above the lowercase letters. A program that distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase is said to be case sensitive.
How can you protect your computer againest unauthorized use or damage?
In the case of protecting from unauthorized use, one can use password to protect his computer and make it to be secret.
And for against damage, switch your system off and on properly and try to use UBS.
What brands of 12 inch laptops are the best rated?
Some of the best brands of laptop computers reviewed by users have been laptop computers manufactured by Asus, Toshiba, Acer, Samsung, Dell, and Lenovo.
How do computer network help us?
Computer Networks are useful in for instance a bank or office as they need to be able to have a shared area where data collected by some of them will be able to be used by the other workers.Networks are also important in schools with lots of computer rooms as it means the children can log on to any computer and have their own protected folder. Also it means that they can put their computer work into the shared area so that the teacher can mark it without having a massive pile of papers or books.I hope this answers your question
What is the average price of a laptop workstation?
Laptop workstations can be found in a multitude of price ranges, depending on what the customer is looking for. The cheapest laptops are in the $500 price range, and should suffice for most basic office operations, such as word processing and web browsing. Google has just recently released their Chromebook, which can be found for around $250 from both online and electronics store retailers.
Give four examples of devices besides PCs that will eventually run on wireless LANs?
Keyboards, mice, printers, and monitors are four examples
Where can computer headsets be purchased?
Gaming headsets are essential for communication when playing any video game online. Razor sells a selection of expensive but responsive headsets. If you want to find a cheaper model you can head over to a local Target or Radioshack.
What has the highest system bus speed internally?
Highest speed achieved is on Intel Pentium 4, and that is 5255 MHz, FSB running at 309 MHz, system bus at 1237 MHz, and memory clock at 206 MHz… And the greatest part is… CPU
heat sink temperature was -196 degrees Celsius… Chipset was cooled with a compressor, and CPU with liquid nitrogen.
Can I find a good selection of laptops with the best prices online?
Electronics stores like Best Buy and Tiger Direct has good deals on netbooks. You can also go to Wal-Mart or Target for netbooks, they sell cheap netbooks over there. Amazon is also a good place to check for cheap netbooks.
If you're looking for treasure, it is not there. However, there are types of solder that have silver in it so there may be traces of silver in the solder joints on your motherboard.
Your computer always say you have performed an illegal function?
Take the floppy disk or CD/ROM out of the computer then try starting it up again.
Where can one purchase tower computers?
When one wants to purchase CD towers to house their CD collection in, one must first decide on the size of the tower and whether the tower should be a closed case or open. Any store like Target or Walmart should carry CD towers, or one can find them online at stores like Amazon or eBay.
Contingent strategies would not normally be associated with a workstation?
uninterruptible power supply
In what situations would a computer be more appropriate than a person?
because if you need an answer and a human doesent know the answer the comper may have it.
Answer
If a task has to be performed the same way repeatedly a computer is better than a human, like the manufacture of car parts or electronic circuit boards. There are dangerous environments that a human cannot work in where a computer will work perfectly well. Long distance space missions lasting several years for instance are best done, presently, by computer.
What is one common use of a computer and Internet access in rural areas of developing countries?
Computers can help provide community in isolated areas through social networking, emails, and chat rooms.
Computers also help locate books and consumer products unavailable locally.
