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Computers
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Who invented computer and how did it get the name computer?
The name 'Macintosh' was coined by Jef Raskin, who is widely considered to be the 'Father of the Mac' by computer historians. It is a variation of the word McIntosh, a variety of apples (the fruit).
The Windows netstat command;
netstat -b (show the executable involved in creating each connection)
netstat /? (list of available parameters)
What is most powerful computer?
Currently (in 2012) the most powerful cluster computer is the K Computer, located in Japan. This computer uses Fujitsu infrastructure comprising many CPU cores and fast network transmission. It can perform around ten petaflops per second. Each petaflop is equivalent to one million billion (10^15) math operations.
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What is the most common way to connect a computer to a monitor?
For years the most common connector has been a VGA or DB-15 analog connector. Most laptops still use the analog connection. However, today the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is becoming the standard. There are several styles of DVI connector.
See links below for more complete explanations of these connectors.
Can you get Instagram on you computer?
Yes you can get,instagram on your PC all you have to do i go to instagram.com and get a free download well that is what my bff told me so i will believe her!! So do not question me,about it omg well she tolled me that she got it on her PC in her room and she got it on her i phone and soo lol ..um..!! and she tolled me that is all you have to do and so i will or am going to do it soon enough soo lol well that is my answer so you might not want to take my advise and yes, i'm being honist i do not like to lie and so yeah well.. that is all i got
What is the use of computer in school admistration?
computers at school are for looking things up on. also youcan have neater work if you type it up. im on a computer at school now and im really bored in foot tec gain. but im with alys so its ok we can just mess about :)
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In Microsoft Excel charts are used to make a graphical representation of any set of data. Most popular types of charts are bar charts, line charts, pie charts, histograms, tree charts, area charts, cartograms.
What on a computer displays the results of processing?
Any output device can do this. A monitor, a printer, or even speakers. Speakers might not "display" information, but their output is a result of processing as you put it.
Holding down the CTRL ALT & DEL keys together will stop all processes on the computer - and allow you to start the task manager. Once started - it's simply a matter of locating your browser on the list - and 'end' the process. All other programs running will be unaffected.
Which keys does the left hand strike on the home row-computer?
I'm pretty sure it's A with wour pinky S with your ring finger D with your middle finger and F with your pointer.
Which devices will allow my computer to keep on running for a few minutes after a power outage?
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device contains a rechargeable battery that will take over whenever there's a power outage. It will give you more than enough time to save your work and shutdown the system, or start an alternative standby power source (such as a diesel-powered generator).
Where does a column and row intersect on a spreadsheet?
The intersection of a column and a row in a worksheet is a cell. The address of the cell is the combination of the column and the row. The Column's address is a letter; the row is a number. Cell A1 is in the upper left hand corner. Cell B1 is to its right but cell A2 is underneath it.
What should a person look for when selecting a CPU?
1. mips- millions of instructions per second
2. speed of the cpu
3. cache memory higher is better
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What are the uses of different types of computers?
Computers
Types | Uses
Personal computer / laptop ------ Home and office applications
Server -------------------------------- Commercial use and data storage
Super computers -------------------- Military and weather forcasting
What is user visible registers?
- A user visible register (UVR) are the registers visible to programmers. Basically this means that the programmer can only make use of these registers (UVA).
- These registers includes general purpose or special purpose registers.
How long download 2gb at 500kbs?
This all depends on your maximum download speed agreed with your ISP. Also if you mean 1Gb or 1GB, there is a big difference. A lower case b is 1 bit and an upper case B is 1 Byte. there are 8 bits in a byte. Simply divide your maximum download speed in seconds by the amount of data you are downloading.
How is a CD drive connected to a computer?
A CD/DVD Rom drive is connected by either connecting an IDE or SATA data and power cable to the drive, the other end of the data cable is connected the a slot on the motherboard and the power cable already comes out of the PSU.
Where are embedded computers found?
An "embedded" computer is a computer that is part of another device. For instance modern televisions have a computer inside them. This computer is part of the television and is dedicated just to doing what the television needs to work. Another example would be the computer comprising the engine management system of modern cars.
Another term often used for an embedded computer is a 'micro controller'. This is because the main purpose of an embedded computer is to control something.
All of the following contain an embedded computer:
- telephones
- televisions
- cameras
- washing machines
- microwave cookers
- dishwashers
- cars
These systems are mostly used in all type of communication computing, display and any other electronic device that we can think of. Spanning across all aspects of modern life consisting of communication, science, education and entertainment, embedded system are dedicated to specific tasks.
A specialized computer system that is part of a larger system or machine. Typically, an embedded system is housed on a single microprocessor board with the programs stored in ROM. Virtually all appliances that have a digital interface -- watches, microwaves, VCRs, cars -- utilize embedded systems. Some embedded systems include an operating system, but many are so specialized that the entire logic can be implemented as a single program.
Where is my home tab on my computer?
If you're in a word document, it is a key, that when pressed, will take you back to the beginning of the line that your cursor is on.
If you're on a webpage, it will take you to the top of the webpage.
