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Computers
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48,002 Questions
Is there a better way to transfer mp3 files to cassette tapes than recording from computer speakers?
Yes. You need a cord that will connect the MP3 player's headphone jack to the inputs on the cassette recorder. You may need to adjust the volume settings on both machines to find the best levels for copying.
Are LCD Computer Monitors the best option?
LCD computer monitore are the best on the line right now. Even though they may be a little pricey they are well worth the money that you are going to spend on one.
LCD monitors have the capacity to show much more detail than traditional monitors. If you are doing graphics, video, or design work, LCD is recommended, but it is more expensive.
Why are different number systems used in computers?
It turns out that using the binary system - base 2 - requires circuits that are extremely simple, compared to circuits that manage decimal (base 10) numbers. So, internally, computers do lots of stuff in binary.
Octal and hexadecimal numbers are used as shorthand for binaries, to make them readable for humans. This is because on average, a number written in binary digits requires 3-4 times as many digits as a number in decimal. Each octal (base 8) number simply represents three bits (binary digits); while each hexadecimal (base 16) number represents 4 bits.
How is data interpreted inside a computer?
At the very lowest level, everything in a computer is represented as a series of binary numbers - 1's and 0's - because this is the easiest system for storing information either electronically (with current being turned off or on) or physically (with magnetic or optical media). Beyond that, however, it gets a lot more complicated:
When you save a file to your hard drive, it's first encoded in a file format. This may be a simple text file, where every character inside is simply represented as a binary number representing that particular character. In other applications, this may be far more complex - such as saving a compressed image or a technical design. Applications themselves are exactly the same - the program is saved as a set of instructions, encoded in binary, for the processor to understand.
This file is then tagged with information (again in binary) to represent it's name, the encoding used, how long the file is, and many other attributes. This is stored on the hard drive (or an external device), somewhere on the disk - the computer's operating system then stores an entry in a "File Allocation Table" to remind it where to look in future to find the file.
This is an extremely simplified version of what goes on - but generally these are the basic principles for what happens when data is saved or used within a computer.
How do microprocessors change computers?
Microprocessors mainly changed computers by making them faster and smaller. In the past, the central processing unit was a cabinet full of circuit boards. Today, multiple central processing units are contained in one single chip and fit onto a single circuit board. This also makes computers smaller since millions of transistors and other components are all on a single die with all the components near each other.
Does the number 255 hold any special significance to computer coders?
Yes - it's the largest number that can be represented in Binary code with 8 bits
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Which is the best selling computer game is?
The best selling computer game is World of Warcraft with millions sold and multiple expansions.
What are some computer animation classes available for adults?
Some computer animation classes that are available for adults at Ryerson University include Introductory computer animation, intermediate computer animation, and advanced computer animation.
What is the purpose of 'One Laptop Per Child' association?
The program "One laptop per child" was devised to produce a cheap laptop that could be given each student in school to aid in the process of learning.
Where is the hidden orange on lpso in laughing labs?
if you see the two boys that look the same go over a little and you'll see a blue chest. open that chest 2 or 3 times and you will find the orange.
How you know that you are normal?
Look at a downs syndrome person and if you are the same then you aren't normal!
How do you upload a photo to Facebook via text?
you send the message as a picture message to the facebook number.
Will real player harm your computer?
Provided you download it from a legitimate site - no. I've been using Real Player for many years (since version 6) and it's never given me any problems - they're now on version 15 !... I have included a link to their official site - in case you need it.
What is the hardest thing to upgrade on a computer?
probally the OS. if there is a new version of something like windows then you have to either put all of your files on a cloud, usb, cd, hard drive or anything that stores information.
then you have to download it, then mount to a disk. then run the installation and wait for ages for it to install, then you have to get java and flash etc back and the files that you have backed up.
its not hard, just time consuming. but the advantage is that you can just start again with the downloads and have a clean computer.
Will a RAM gets full if there are many installed software?
Installing software, other than during the installation process itself, does not use RAM. However, some software packages include components which run permanently, regardless whether the main application is active or not. These components can allocate RAM, and, particularly when faulty, may end up using much or all available RAM.
Do you have to use Honestech with Sabrent vd-grbr capture box?
No, I think Honestech is a rubbish software personally. You can just google TV capture software. You will find some great softwares.
How does one go about finding the IP address for a home computer?
Go to the Start menu on a home computer, type CMD in the search field, Click Command Prompt and type itconfig and press enter. This method should provide the IP address.
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How can you call PC to phone from uae to Iran?
I'm using JustViop software. Of course you should register and buy an account from justvoip.com.
other site that I have not tested: efonica.com
How are dynamic webpages served?
A dynamic web page is the display layer of programming used to relay information over the internet from a server to a workstation anywhere in the world - and beyond. The programming can be very simple (as in a javascript) to highly complicated (as in an ecommerce or blogging package). There are several layers involved in creating dynamic websites which can be programmed in several different languages in different ways - depending upon the desired result.
According to professionals in the field, a dynamic web page [or site] is one that displays data or content that is stored within a database. "Dynamic" web pages can be statically written to do "dynamic" things - but that is a lot of coding and can take time to load, putting strain on a user's computer, bandwidth allowance, and patience.
A dynamic page [site] consists of several layers. Follows is the simplest hierarchy [excluding security levels, gateways, and other very technical aspects of web development].
Display layer: the web page [HTML]
This is the basic language for web development. It is written into a document that is called up by a web browser using a web address (URL). Embedded within the HTML can be varying programming commands or markup - depending upon the desired content and the language behind the display layer.
Programming layer: server applications [Java, ASP.net, PHP, PERL, CGI, etc.]
This layer orchestrates and organizes the dynamics of a website. Be it calculating the total of a shopping cart to organizing pictures or streaming video. Several languages are used, sometimes combined, for different items being called by the HTML. It is this layer [generally] that communicates with the database as well as the storage layers.
Storage layer: typically the documents themselves [images, pdf docs, html docs, external scripts, style sheets, etc.]
This layer can be a single server or multiple servers - depending upon the configuration of the server itself.
Data layer: content, information, text and storage of such [MySQL, Oracle, MSsql, etc.]
Databases can be as simple as a list of emails [for an email campaign] to holding all information of a given object [location of images on multiple servers, product descriptions, pricing matrices, references to related items, etc.]. The database behind a web page [or site] can become very complex - most times residing on a completely separate server than the web page, programming and storage for security as well as processing reasons.
Typically, when a web page is displayed, the work behind the process is as such:
- A web address is entered into the web browser to look up the HTML at the address
- The web browser begins to read over the html markup of the called page
- If directed, the markup within a page will send multiple queries via the programming layer to the database and storage servers
- Requested data and content is sent from the database back into the programming to be packaged
- Packaging of all requested information and documents is then sent to the requesting web browsers
- The web browser displays the returned information in accordance to the HTML
This is a very high level explanation of web development and dynamic web pages. More detailes can be found all over the internet depending upon the specific desires for a web page [site].
