Monday, August 22, 2016
Computer Science
What Is a Computer?
A computeris an electronic device, operating under
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
Networks and the Internet
Categories of Computers
Computer Applications in Society
Summary
the control of instructions stored in its own memory
The Components of a Computer
A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware
Input Device
Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer
Output Device
Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people
System Unit
Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data
Storage Device
Holds data, instructions, and information for future use
Communications Device
Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
- Speed
- Reliability
- Consistency
- Storage
- Communications
- Disadvantages of Using Computers
- Health Risks
- Violation of Privacy
- Public Safety
- Impact on Labor Force
- Impact on Environment
- Green computing : involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer
- Strategies include
- Recycling
- Regulating manufacturing processes
- Extending the life of computers
- Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers
Networks and the Internet
A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together,
often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of
businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
People use the Internet for a variety of reasons
- Communicate
- Research and Access Information
- Shop
- Bank and Invest
- Online Trading
- Entertainment
- Download Music
- Share Videos
- Web application
Categories of Computers
Personal computers
- A personal computer can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself
- Two popular architectures are the PC and the Apple
- Desktop computer
Mobile computers and mobile devices
Mobile Computer
- Personal computer you can carry from place to place
- Examples include notebook computers, laptop computers, and Tablet PCs
Mobile Device
- Computing device small enough to hold in your hand
- Examples include smart phones, PDAs, handheld computers, portable media players, and digital cameras
Game consoles
- A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single‐player or multiplayer video games
Servers
- A server controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network
- Provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information
Mainframes
- A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
Supercomputers
- A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer
- Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second
Embedded computers
- An embedded computer is a special‐purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
Computer Applications in Society
- Education
- Finance
- Government
- Health Care
- Science
- Publishing
- Travel
- Manufacturing
Summary
- Basic computer concepts
- Components of a computer
- Networks, the Internet, and computer software
- Many different categories of computers, computer users, and computer applications in society
Monday, August 15, 2016
My Brochure *please make it secret ya!
Actually recently, no no no.. I mean a long time ago, hihi I have made a brochure for my Science Computer's assignment # one of my favourite subject <3 <3
Here guys!
Here guys!
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