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Computers
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Why do computers have both immediate access store and backing store?
Computers work with immediate storage called RAM (Random Access Memory) and longer term storage called ROM.
When a Computer runs an Application, the Computer needs to remember stuff to run the application, such as what the program looks like. This is Graphics Memory, and one example of RAM.
I encourage you to look at the Wikipedia page for RAM (included in related links), this may provide more insight.
Is the toshiba computer the best in the world?
This question requires more of a personal opinion. The benefits of getting a Toshiba laptop is that there are more programs tailored especially for windows. But Mac computers are also well known for not having any viruses and their great quality and customer service. I hope this answers your question.
What is the process of data retrieval?
Data retrieval is made many times easier if you have a backup of your information stored on a different hard drive. If not, a hard drive can be detached and placed in a different machine to be scanned for any remaining code and data on it.
What do you need to be a computer literate?
An extensive knowledge of computers, including maintenance, operating systems (particularly Linux) programming languages, computer hardware and ofcourse emoticons I am not very computer literate so i am sure others can extend this answer indefinitely...
Apparently the computer language OXML is still ahead of its time.... hope this helps ;)
The primary function of a parity bit in a programming a programmable controller or computer is to?
A parity bit is a primitive checksum-like tool, used to verify the integrity of a group of data bits. For example, some memories support a parity bit to cover an 8-, 16- or 32-bit bus, and on serial data lines, parity bits (typically covering 8 data bits) are sometimes used to help detect transmission errors.
A parity bit is, as the name suggests, a single bit, and is only effective with a number of simple errors, while a great number of other possible errors will slip through a parity-based integrity check undetected.
Stronger integrity checks use a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) or more sophisticated methods, such as SHA-2 and others. Priority bits still have their place where those more sophisticated methods are unsuitable or unappealing due to their cost or processing requirements; priority bits are very cheap to implement and validate in hardware, and can at least provide some level of integrity where the alternative might have been no integrity checks at all.
Computers has many points which are bad and good, depends on how you look at them.
For one- computers have made the world so much easyer, communication has improved to the point where your cell phone has the power of a computer running windows 2000.
Without computers, your life would be very boring, infact you would not even have read this.
No fancy cars
no ipods
and for all you south African users no mxit.
The world would be a place you could not imagin
What are some major advantages of using an online brokerage rather than a stockbroker?
Buying stock online will typically be cheaper than buying through a broker. Also in some cases online purchasing is closer to real time in the market compared to calling your broker and having them process a transaction.
When a readwrite head touches a platter is it considered to be a platter crash?
i don't know what is the answer! sorry
How can you chat to people on the computer without going on the internet?
You have only 2 options
- Talk
- Text or Call (If there is Service and you have money)
Chat (or IM or Instant Messaging) is done by sending messages to a chat service somewhere in the internet. The service keeps track of and routes the messages to the proper recipient.
Within a LAN, even with no internet connection, it is possible to set up a chat server for local communication. They are available for purchase and there are free software packages that can be installed to accomplish this.
Where could one buy portable hard drives for a laptop?
Portable hard drives, sometimes called an external hdd are available from places like Amazon, Target, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, Newegg and Tiger Direct. Portable hdd are getting to be less expensive these days, even 1tb models.
What does a desktop computer contain?
The desktop stand-alone may come with devices on board such as compact disks, digital video devices, and digital video recorders, in addition to input and output devices such as keyboards, storage devices, monitors, and printers.
Which device connects to a parallel port?
A parallel port can be used to connect a large number of devices. The most common usage was for printers, although scanners, external disk drives, and network adapters also used this port. With a special cable, two computers could also be connected directly for sharing files.
How do you end all when using apple?
Look to the top left hand corner of the desktop or main screen. Clikc o the Apple logo and scroll down to the options Shutdown or Logoff
Why does your computer say it goes to sleep when the light is still on but the screen is black?
The reason the light stays on when the computer goes to sleep but only projects black is because it makes it faster to load up.
I, Jakestoner am the one who asked the question, and thank you for the suggestion Morely, but I have already tried that and waited for ten minutes one time and it does not work. Anyone else have the answer? It is a serious problem.
What are computer requirements link in a network?
Should have a LAN Card installed & configured properly on the Computer to connect it to network.
What are some free programs for computer and internet security?
Be for i got my norton 2010...... on all of my computers i use avast........ hear is the link to the web site to download.......http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html..........
How many devices can be connected per SCSI port?
A typical SCSI adapter have targets from t0 to t6 enabling to connect 7 devices. But t6 (last target) is reserved for controller itself so it limts the maximum devices to connect to 6.
A slide show animation is an animation that takes place within a slide. When you have an animation that performes from one slide to another. This is called a 'slide transition'. A slide show animation is usually used with text, making it spin round and fly into the slide, and many others. However, slide animations can still be done with objects on the slide.
P.S This information is based on MS Powerpoint.
What is magnetic effect in computers?
Anyone have a source of information about the effective range of a magnetic field that would cause damage to computerized or other electronic equipment? I'm researching an option to use rare earth magnets to assemble something, but I want to make sure that it won't screw up the electronic equipment that will be close to the magnets (but not in direct contact).
What does file system error mean on your ematic mp3 player?
i dont know but mine started to do that and i havent abused it and i have only had it 4 months! i am so mad!
Is a CD player input output or processing?
output if your referring to the headphones jack..
input if you downloading information through the usb/ bluetooth or wifi..
What cheats are there for flashtrek broken mirror 3?
maxlat=999999 latinum
maxdur=999999 duranium
imgood=makes the planet your visiting like you
urmine=claims the planet even if its owned
imbad=makes the planet your visiting hate you
hope this helps!
Also in order to improve top answer
everyonelovesme=all prestige goes up to 100% (or more) at all planets
ilovetocheat=maxlat+maxdur+raises prestige at all planets 2 100% and
some skills to 1000
byebyekinglons also works
If you can find all the cheats for Broken Mirror, they'll all be the same. Also, tab across the race selection and you'll see 3 other boxes. The top left is the Unknown Alien, the bottom left is the Son'a Warship, and the bottom right is the Dominion flagship thing. To improve awnser there is getinthebooth=all planets are human
NOTE:Do not press enter or either not worked.
What are the advantages of using a turnaround document?
TURNAROUND DOCUMENT is a document that has been created by a computer to be used for data entry. It is a called a turnaround document because once it has been filled in by users it is then used for input back into the computer. An example of a turnaround document is the mark sheet that is filled in by your teacher. The mark sheet is generated by the computer, filled in by the subject teacher and then used for input back into the computer so that reports can be printed.
