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Computers
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Programs that are stored permanently in the computer's electronic circuitry are known as?
Programs stored in ROM are sometimes referred to as firmware.
In recent years, however, the term firmware is used as a more general term, often referring to software preloaded into a device, but not necessarily in reference to its immutable nature. In fact, most modern devices store firmware in non-volatile but modifiable memories such as flash memory to allow for upgrading and patching.
What are instructions that tells a computer what to do?
A programmer usually tells a computer what to do through a series of instructions. A programmer designs a program that instructs the computer to follow back-to-back commands. Therefore, through exclusively designed computer programs, a computer is "asked" to do something, and any computer user is usually the one that chooses what to do with it.
Now, if you mean what component of the computer is responsible for displaying what you need, then it would be the CPU (microprocessor), which is the brains and "calculator" of a computer system.
How did Tim Berners-Lee create the Internet?
Tim Berners Lee did not invent the internet. He invented the World Wide Web which, despite what many people think, is not the same as the internet, just one part of it. It has many other parts which were invented by many different people, so no one person invented the internet.
That means your computer has entered a state of Hibernation to conserve battery life.
Very useful if you're working on something at work or school, and you want to resume the progress at home.
The printed circuit board was invented by Paul Eisler. He invented it while working on a radio in 1936, and it is designed to hold electronic circuits, ICs, switches, and other components.
When talking about computers what does CPU stand for?
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is the main data processing component of your computer system. It is the "brain" of the computer.
What are some brands of desktop computers?
When you are searching for a desktop computer, you will find many different brands. Here is a list of 8 brands: Acer, Apple, Dell, eMachine, Hp, Gateway, Sony, and Lenovo. My personal favorite is HP. I have owned mand HP desktop computers, and love them.
Why Do desktop computers have batteries?
They have batteries so that when the main power is turned off. The motherboard can continue to process the passing of time. Thus allowing the computer's clock to keep running. Otherwise every time you turned on your computer the time would be farther and farther behind real time. Principally to keep the real time clock working, although many computers use battery backed CMOS to store things such as hard disk parameters.
What is an advantage of packet-switched technology over circuit-switched technology?
In packet switching, packets can take the quickest route between nodes and arrive independently of when other packets in their data stream arrive.
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Can you save music files from a CD-R to another computer?
Yes. The other computer should have a program (like windows media player) that will "rip" the music from the CD-r provided that it is burnt as a regular audio CD. If the files on the CD are already something like MP3, then you can just copy the files from the CD to the computer.
Can you plug USB 2.0 A male device in USB 3.0 A female socket?
Yes. Its the same shape for both, just that the 3.0 device will not swap data as fast as if it were plugged into a a compatable 3.0 USB port. In other words, the USB 3.0 device will run as if were a 2.0 USB connection with no problem.
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Where can one customise a computer mouse pad with a family photo?
Customizing a computer mouse pad with family photos is possible through various services. Plenty of websites allow users to customize mouse pads and other gear. Such sites include CustomInk and CustomizeIt.
What are the responsibilities a network support specialist?
they need to create plans for LANs, WANs, and intranets
What does the abbreviation ISO stands for in computer?
It stands for International Organisation for Standardization (or the incorrect form: International Standards organisation) the .ISO file type refers to ISO 9660, a standard for DVD and CD file formats, standardized by the ISO, therefore it is .ISO
Summarise the current uses of computers?
computers are a tool that can be used for many things such as
accounting and business
info gathering
or online gaming.
How do you move music from SD card onto 'play music' or 'music player'?
You need a card reader. If you don't have one, you can pick one up pretty cheap. The simplest kind is a USB card reader. Once you have that, plug it in, and it will show it up as a drive letter in My Computer. Then copy files just like you would anything else.
What are the steps of encapsulation?
Encapsulation is the process of adding header information to the layers' data "payload". As the "payload" is passed from one TCP/IP (or OSI) layer to the next, encapsulating layer information is wrapped around the data. So, for example, if the application layer produces a data payload for transmission, it encapsulates it with application-layers headers, which then gets passed to the presentation layer. The presentation layer does the same and so down the protocol stack before transmission across the physical media. At the destination, the process is reversed by way of de-encapsulation where the headers are stripped-off by each matching layer at the destination.
1. Application, Presentation and Session layers create data. {Encapsulation headers added by layers}
2. Transport layer coverts data into segments for transport across the network. {Encapsulation headers added by layer}
3. Network layer converts segments into packets (or Datagrams). {Encapsulation headers added by layer}
4. Data Link layer converts packets (and datagrams) into Frames and the Data Link header is added. {Encapsulation headers added by layer}
5. Physical - frames are converted into bits for transmission over the physical media.{Encapsulation headers added by layer}
How does one set up their computer to perform an automatic online backup?
Automatic online backups can be set up through any of the popular cloud backup services including My PC Backup, Just Cloud and Zip Cloud among others. Most services have back up software to automate this task.
What is the password for mighty guy on funbrain?
I am not shore what all of the other passwords are, but I am sure that I know the first two
1.MOUSE8
2.POUND8
I hope that this was helpful, I jolly well hope it is!!!
Where can you get a wireless router?
Always try new egg . com when you are looking for this sort of product. They ship extremely fast and the reviews are honest and fair. The people who review on the pages actually bought and use the products they are writing about!
Where would you find the CPU in a computer?
The processor (CPU) and memory (RAM) can be found on the motherboard of your PC.
The CPU is under the CPU Cooler, which in most cases looks like a fan over an aluminum or copper "box" on your motherboard. You really cant miss it. Be careful if you try to remove it, handling it carelessly can cause permanent damage to your motherboard/CPU.
The memory/RAM is usually sitting beside the CPU, the look like strips which measure about 4 inches with little chips attached to the side. Again be sure to be static-free when you handle any PC component.
The storage device is quite easy to find. It's in the front of the PC Cabinet. Usually screwed in position.
What is the purpose of lga1156 motherboard?
LGA115X is a series of CPU sockets for the Core i3, i5, and i7 family of desktop CPUs. The purpose of a CPU socket is to properly seat the CPU in place on the system mainboard (motherboard) and allows the CPU to interface with the rest of the computer parts. It also makes it easier for the user and/or the computer company (OEM, original equipment manufacturer) to swap out any faulty CPUs or to allow its removal (while the computer's powered off) to conduct maintenance.
Why is the computer making a loud whirring sound?
There are two reasons for your computer to make so much noise...
1) YOUR HARD DRIVE, which consists of spinning magnetic disks and a head that reads the information, just like a turntable with a record.
The information is permanently stored in these magnetic disks, which is read as random access memory (RAM) from there. What you are hearing, is most likely the mechanics of the drive. Some drives are quieter than others. Newer models (typically later than 2005) are a bit quieter, as the drives are becoming more and more advanced as time passes each year and new models are brought to the market. However, there are plenty of factors that contribute to your hard drive becoming compromised or having to work harder.
As you install various extra programs, process more information, use more programs and applications, access more info that requires the use of certain programs, etc., you will probably notice this noise.
2) ANOTHER NOISE you may hear is THE FAN THAT COOLS YOUR PROCESSOR. Programs that use a lot of processing power (which are quit a lot of programs out there) will cause the processor to heat up, as it is processing information, at which point the fan that cools the processor will usually kick in to cool it down, so you might also hear that when you're doing some serious number crunching. This is a good thing. You need this for optimal CPU and Hard Drive health. Just as it's important to keep your car from over heating.
Another reason for excessive noise from the FAN that cools your processor may be that it is dusty. Just like a ceiling fan collects dust, so does a processor-fan. Simply have that cleaned or do it yourself on a regular basis (once every few months is fine) and you should see (or hear, lol) a difference in the amount of noise you fan makes.
Because however your computer cools its hard drive, if it is a fan it will probably make a lot of noise. It is most likely your cooler.
