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Computers
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Is your computer about to explode?
quite frankly you explode, but if you want specifics it would depend on the manner of your explosion; if it was air you would probably swell until the pressure is so great that your skin bursts off but by the time that happens your insides would have buckled under the pressure and some may be liquefied, if it was by say, a grenade lodged in your gut or something it would be immediate and the effect would be that most of your body would be severely charred while the rest wold be burst apart and scattered around, water would be virtually identical to air except that the pressure would not crumple your organs. If this made you cry I apologize but, you did ask...
There are "robots" on Aim. They are a computer. They talk to you when you Aim them because they are there for you to talk to them and get information.
What book can teach computer basics?
Learning how to use computers can be overwhelming and frustrating. While a course at the local college or university is probably the easiest way to learn, many people prefer to self-teach in the convenience of their home. In order to do this, you'll need a really great online tutorial or a book such as "Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics" by Michael Miller.
What you can do to speed computer up?
Most computers actually run slow because of a hidden part of your system, which is constantly being used by Windows. This part of your PC is called the "registry" and is the central database for Windows, which stores everything from your latest emails to your desktop wallpaper. It's one of the most important parts of Windows and can easily make your PC run slow.The more corrupt registry files your computer has, the more it struggles to read them.The files which makes it run slower and slower. To fix this, you simply need to use a registry cleaner. These are small software tools which actually work by scanning through the registry and fixing any bad files that are in there. This then allows Windows to read as many files as it wants, when it wants to.
AnswerWithout spending money:
Eliminate all the extraneous software from your machine. Seems like everything you download these days wants to run an "agent" on startup, & all it does is sit there & soak up RAM & CPU cycles. If your system tray (down by the clock) is crowded, get rid of as much of that stuff as you can. Additionally there are many gray-area malware apps (spyware adware scareware) which may or may not be picked up by your virus scanner.
Below, i will link a couple good programs for removing this stuff. First is "malware bytes," it will help you find any malicious or semi-malicious programs running on your machine & remove them for you. Second is "decrapifier" it is intended to be used on a newly purchased computer and will help remove all the pre-packaged demo-ware which comes with new computers.
Be sure you have at least 10% free space on your hard disk & then defrag your hard disk. The defrag utility is in start> accessories> system tools.
Optimize your operating system. Windows by default loads up all sorts of services that may or may not be necessary for your particular usage needs. I suggest googling for "windows XX optimization guide" with XX as your windows version for more info on what you do & dont need.
Physically clean the inside. Unplug your machine, take off the side, & blow out all those dust-bunnies. A clean computer is a cool computer, and a cool computer is a fast computer.
If you dont mind spending a little money:
Adding system RAM can greatly improve the performance of any computer system. Its like putting a turbo-charger on your car, the engines the same, but it produces a lot more power.
If possible, upgrading your video card is also a good way to boost performance in 3d games. Modern video cards have come a looooong way in the last couple years and a decent 512mb card can be had for under $100.
">">">Clean it up, delete unwanted stuff you don't use.
If you want to make your computer super fast, you need to get rid of any Temporary files, so you want to go to Run, by holding down the windows key and hit R, or you can just go to start menu and click on run. After that type in, highlight by going to file and select all (Windows XP) or hit CTRL A and it will highlight them, right click and delete. This will delete all the temporary files on your computer. If it doesn't let you delete a file, it's because it's an Data file. Just leave those. You will want to download CCleaner from Download.com, run the file, save the file, and extract the file, and do the installation wizard. Go under Registry once you have it installed and it will probably bring you up to a lot of issues in your registry. You want to click fix issues, and fix all selected issues or fix issue (if you only have one corrupt file in your registry.) Now you want to go to the homepage of CCleaner. Just click Run Cleaner. It might take a while, but just leave it, and it will be done, just click analyze and it will fix your registry and improve your PC performance!
A computer can be made faster by
1)defragging it regularly using Windows Disk Defragmenter.
2)deleting the temporary files in the system.
3)reducing the number of programs that start during windows start up.
4)optimizing system configuration
5)adding more RAM [memory]
6)upgrading the CPU
7)Upgrading other components such as Graphic Card
Why is it important for the firm to make backups of the data that you use regularly?
It can be used to restore data to the system in the event the data in the system are accidently lost or destroyed
What is the metal and plastic that houses the main system components of the computer?
It is referred to as a 'base unit', and sometimes 'tower'
What is impact of information technology in schools?
Many technologies improve globalization by making people and/or things in distant or remote areas accessible to one another.
- Boats/Ships made people, things, and information more accessible across seas.
- The wheel, carts, bicycles, cars and trains made people, things and information more accessible across land.
- Planes made people, things, and information more accessible across air space.
- Information Technology makes people, things, and information more accessible across electronic data channels (or mediums).
Therefore, Information Technology helps to provide students with the means to share and gain accessibility to a wider and more global pool of data and information which can be used for learning and/or teaching.
When did computer hacking start?
right after the internet was releast to the public for the first time
What describes the technical details oft each component of a computer system?
A computer system is a collection of components that together help process, organize, store and retrieve data. Every computer system is composed of hardware and software.
What is an example of a chain of command in a business?
A chain of command is necessary to keep order and control. If there was no chain of command, workers would do as they wanted, with no one responsible for what went on.
A chain of command clearly lays out the responsibility and authority of an organization. There should be no doubt in anyone's minds as to who they report to and who is in charge.
Where can a person go online to find sales on HP Pavilion laptop computers?
It is best to look for such sale prices directly on their HP website. Looking directly at their site will give you the ability to identify its legitimacy and reliability. Buying HP laptops from unknown websites with sale prices can end up disastrous.
How much space is in 1 computer gigabyte?
A gigabye is equal to 1,000 Megabytes (MB) and a Megabyte is equal to 1,000 kilobytes (KB). A kilobyte is equal to 1,000 bytes.
How do you connect your netbook to the internet?
Yes. Go in to your 'start' menu by clicking 'start,' bottom left; click 'connect to,' and choose how you want to connect--wirelessly, or with a cord for better throughput. For wireless, you can alternately go to the icons at the bottom right of your desktop and click or Rclick on the wireless icon there for options like 'connect' and others, which will then ask you to choose a wireless signal from a list.
In the worst case, your wireless program is not turned on, and you should have an option for this in Rclick.
What does the disk drive of a computer do?
Well...
it's pretty simple. Put a disk in a drive and use it for the disk's purpose. The disk drive gets fragmented from internet cookies and causes computers to run slow you defragment them to make them faster and more responsive
What is the differentiate between dbms and rdbms?
Then on to ODBMS...
First, an object is an autonymous instance of a class tht contains data, methods and reference and relationship to other objects. Object can contain one or more other objects, and its methods or "procedures" can operate on data local to the object or on other object.
The dominant relationship between objects is their construction mode, or "inheritance". You may hide data in an object - "encapsulate" it, you make a new class, based on an existing class, creating a new object type. The new object type ("class") need not contain new data, may be just a change in the actions. Like "Parents: are still considered people but have one of more "children" - also people.
So, to be a proper ODBMS, the database must contain methods and procedures beside just data. There are some ODBMS around but most just makes claims to capability to support object oriented programming. The programming is where you keep all the logic, the methods and procedures, and the objects are "populated" with data from the database. The database can be anything - RDBMS and Codasyl DBTG type. Codasyl supports object reference, and allows People to have "Parents" that has "Children" - where this has to be implemented either by a special table that maps a "parent" to their "children" or make a column implement this.
A database is a repository of data in one place, allowing this to be used by all. Your address book is a repository of names, addresses, telephone numbers and how this is used is determined by the methods in the various applications - it is not held in the address book. The email client knows how to use the email address, the VoIP how to use the phone number, the IM how to use user ID - the methods are scattered around. This is not how it was intended in a object oriented context. To be blunt, the OO worried less about the "persistency" of data, that was considered "solved" but definitely not with a relational database system.
Good RDBMS contains extensions that supports referential integrity and logic consistency checks such as "every child must have parents". The RDBMS may better be considered as a special object that is used to hold data, abd retain consistency. Claims of ODBMS are usually a hogwash of marketing gimmickry and misunderstanding.
Best site to download free games?
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Who invented the computer ROM chips?
How can you capture streaming audio on your computer?
I use a simple application called "Easy Audio Capture" by Roxio. I can capture anything that comes through my sound card and out the speakers.
You can also try freecorder 4. I use it to snatch streaming audio and make mp3s. Check out the related links section for more ways to record streaming audio on your computer.
What is the typical size of a DVD?
4.7244 inch diameter Or, in metric, 120 mm in diameter, although there is also a standard smaller size, at 80 mm. The thickness is 1.2 mm, and the center spindle hole is 15 mm in diameter. The disks weigh approximately 16 grams.
What are computers for individual users?
There are many uses ....You can use it for calculations,buisness work,saving documents,using internet ,listening music,playing games.....u can use it for many things and as the tencolgy is improving day by day new applications are appraching in our computers...
Where can one purchase reliable laptop computer stands?
Computer stands are sold in many places. It is recommended to go to a brick and mortar store to assess the computer stand wanted. Stores that sell strong computer stands include Best Buy, Walmart, Office Depot, and Target.
