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4. Information is stored in some kind of binary format because it cant understand words. It has to be given a little bit by little bit.

5. You normally cant run Macintosh software on a PC with Intel Pentium 4 CPU because they have a different set since they are older computers. A PowerPC CPU cant decipher Intel Pelitium instructions and vice versa.

6.Another factor in determining a CPUS's processing speed is by

7. Its important that computers support both internal and external expansions because then you would be able to plug in a keyboard, a mouse and even the monitor itself. You can also put in cards called PC cards that have memory in them and you can save files onto it.

8. Symmetrical multiprocessing can increase a computers performance by giving it more room and memory, which makes them work faster. Some examples of symmetric multiprocessing is the Xbox 360 and the Play Station 3.

9. The difference between RAM and ROM is that the RAM contains information temporarily and can loose info where as ROM is the back-up to the RAM, and keeps information on it.

10. The difference between primaray and secondary storage is that the primary storage is the hard drive which is also used for the CPU. examples of hard drives: the RAM and ROM. Secondary storage is when you used flash drives, cd's, floppy disks, etc.

Revieew on pages 36-43 COMPUTERS!

-What are the four basic functions of a computer?

The four basic units of a computer is an output device, and input device, a memory board, and a microprocessor.

- What does CPU stand for?

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. Its is the brain of the computer.

- Explain what a bit is.

A bit is a binary number. It is the smallest unit of information a computer can process.

- Name two codes used to convert words, etc. into bits.

One cods is ASCII (American Standard Code for Information) and Unicode.

- Why is informations stored in some kind of binary format in computers?

Information is stored in some kind of binary format in computers because computer chips are made with transistors that can only be on or off position.

notes on youtube computer video

there are seven major components in comp
1. motherboard is the heart of comp.
2. cpu is the central processing unit. its the brain of computer and runs everything
3. ram: random access memory, carries data and sits on motherboard.
4. video card: connects to motherboard with special card. creates images on computer.
5. power supply: sits ontop of case and supplies power for the case
6. hard disk: holds ur info even when the power is off.
7. optical drive: sits in front. uses laser to read or write on dvds or cds.

December 1st tech fleck say whaaaat?!

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting:
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.
ADVANTAGES:
-you can wake up late!
-youre with the family at all times
-its more relaxing
-you dont have a boss over your shoulder all the time
-you can wear anything you want :)

DISADVANTAGE:
-you might forget about work
-laziness
-your stupid kid might bug you
-lack of concentration
-family takes advantage of it
-babysitting
-cooking
-cleaning the house
-lose your sanity
-no socializing

As you can see by the results, its better to work at a work place instead of home.

November 18, 2009

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TechReflect 10/22

Imagine you were asleep for a thousand years and suddenly woke up in this technological age. What are some things that can help you get up-to-date with using technology?

If i was asleep for a thousand years and suddenly woke up in this technological age, some things that can help me to get up-to-date with using technology is reading the Dummied Guide to computers and then playing around/exploring the computer and what it has to offer. After figuring out the computer, you can figure out any tech thing. Cellphones, itouchs, ipods, etc.


b.) What inspired Alan Kay is that he wanted to invent the future and for the computers he wanted the children to be able to work with it. Alan Kay accomplishe many things. He invented the Dynabook which is pretty much like the Personal Computer. He also helped develop the Macintosh which is the firt computer to incorporate many of Kays far-reaching ideas. After 12 years of being a researcher at Apple, he left to Disney where he developed Squeak. In 2002 he joined Hewlett-Packards research lab while continuing work with Viewpoints Research Institute. In 2004 he was given an award.

TechReflect

Yes, i think that educational games are good ways for students to learn at school. For example, Oregan Trail!!! That game taught us how to haggle, critically think--pretty much survive!

b.) yes even this game! it helps you! its a lot of strategy!