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What part of a computer is used to store data?

For the short-term, specifically while you have the computer turned on, information is usually stored in RAM, which is fast, but volatile - it loses its contents when you turn the computer off.

For the long-term, information is stored in some non-volatile memory; traditionally, diskettes or hard disks have been used for this, but in some cases they are being replaced by flash memory. For instance, Cisco routers and switches use flash memory instead of a hard disk; so do the laptop computers produced by the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) foundation.

Does CPU Voltage affect the speed of the computer?

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the main process driver in any machine. The slower that the CPU runs, the slower decision making occurs and commands channels to other memory based boards and I/O devices

What is thrashing in computer terminology?

Thrashing is a high paging activity. A process is thrashing if it is spending more time with paging rather than execution.

Thrashing is caused by under allocation of the minimum number of pages required by a process, forcing it to continuously page fault. The system can detect thrashing by evaluating the level of CPU utilization as compared to the level of multiprogramming.

Caused by:-

  • Global replacement algorithm.
  • Under allocation of the minimum number of pages required by a process.
  • Very high degree of multiprogramming.

Eliminated by:-

  • Reducing level or degree of multiprogramming.
  • Use local replacement algorithm.
  • While allocating check minimum sufficient frame required for a process.

Where is a good place to find a battery charger for a HP laptop?

Second-hand HP laptop charges are available from websites like Amazon and eBay. Such items may also be available from retail stores like Best Buy, but availability obviously varies by location, especially regarding second-hand merchandise.

How many pages does an 80 gig hard drive hold?

Hard drive capacity isn't normally measured in pages, and the concept of a page is not universally defined.

A typical e-Book with the equivalent of 750 pages in paperback print consumes approximately one mega byte. 80GB hold 80000MB or 80000*750=60 million pages, based on this rule-of-thumb estimation.

What a computer is and what is can do?

A computer can play DVD's, play games, Work, surf the internet and take pictures or record a video

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.

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.

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.

What are the disadvantages of overgrazing?

for pilipinos only teka lang tatae lang ako

Is there silver in computers?

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.

Where can one purchase toy laptops?

you can buy it on the internet, ya ding dong!