...Check your computer for spyware. This is a type of software that runs in the background and monitors your usage, sending information back to companies without your approval. Image titled Make Your Laptop Work Faster Step 44 Install anti-virus software. This may seem counter-intuitive, but anti-virus software keeps malicious programs from invading your computer that could slow it down a lot more than an anti-virus program could. Image titled Make Your Laptop Work Faster Step 55 Keep big files off the desktop. If you tend to download a lot of things off the internet, chances are you keep it on the desktop. If your desktop looks cluttered, move any non-essential files into a separate folder. This keeps your computer from having to keep track of them whenever it is turned on. Image titled Make Your Laptop Work Faster Step 6 6 Disable Windows Aero. Aero makes the edges of windows pretty (semi-transparent) making your computer seem "smoother." If your computer isn't up to all these graphics, Aero will bog it down. To disable Aero, right click anywhere on your desktop and select "Personalize" from the drop-down menu. On the list of themes that appears, scroll to the bottom and select "Windows Classic." Image titled Make Your Laptop Work Faster Step 77 Upgrade your memory. If you want great performance without sacrificing your programs, you may want to consider a memory upgrade. These typically run $50 - 70 for laptops, and most small places will install it for free. A memory...
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...How is hardware& software used to create& edit graphics? How is hardware& software used to create& edit graphics? In this assignment I will be explaining how hardware and software is used to create and edit graphics. Not only will I be explain how hardware and software is used to create and edit graphics but I will be explain what hardware is how it has an impact on creating and editing graphics and what software is and how that has an impact on creating and editing graphics. I will also be explaining what the best soft wares are for not only making graphics but why we need software’s to create make and edit graphics. Also equipment needed are we going to need more than one monitor to create and edit graphics is the fact that we want to spend less on computer technology or is it we want to spend high as possible to get the best tools to create and edit graphics. Are hard drives essential? If it is how many hard drives do we need to save our precious work? What is hardware? Well hardware is somewhere you can save your work. Sometimes it’s better to have two hard drives. However a hard drive which has stopped rotates at standard hard drives rotate at 5400 RPM. However at standard 7200 is something that allows you save your work and also retrieve your work. Now the faster the hard drives rotates the faster the files will get to the hard drive and also you will be able to make more changes. a hardware is something which is described as a device that is just...
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...Providing PC’s for the poor Our Mission Statement is to provide computers with upgraded software and hardware for the poor who cannot afford computers at home. They can use the computers for anything ranging from help for schoolwork to entertainment to creative purposes. The computers can not only add stimulation to their developing brains but can also create some fun for them. The computers could seriously help the kids with their homework and for upcoming tests. They can search up things on Google, write essays for their classes, and create study guides using various software programs. Also many times when kids are given major projects or assignments from school it usually requires some kind of work to be done on the computer whether it be a essay using Microsoft Word or it be using PowerPoint to create some slides to present in class. The computers can also provide entertainment for kids who are in serious need of a break from school. They can use the computer to play games, watch movies. And even use social sites like Facebook, twitter, and even e-mail. Many times the kids are overworked from so much school and need a serious break from the school life. The computers would also be perfect for that. This is our mission statement. Getting more into the software to help kids out with school; one of them would be Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word can be used to type up essays for school projects or assignments that were assigned in school. Microsoft PowerPoint can be used to...
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...volatile data before proceeding. First responders should also be alert to the crime scene environment. They should look out for pieces of paper with handwritten notes, passwords, usernames, and software and hardware manuals. These forms of evidence also should be documented and preserved in compliance with departmental policies. In this case the computer should also be checked for DNA so investigators can match the suspects DNA to the arson crime scenes. Also TimeFrame Analysis can be used to link any files of interest to the timeframes of the investigation. All these things can help link the suspect to the crimes, and in doing so can help tell the insurance company whether the claims are valid. 2. Case 4-4 (bomb threat) A list of what items should be included in an initial response field kit to ensure preservation if digital evidence. The initial response field kit should be lightweight and easy to transport. With this kit, you can arrive at a scene, acquire the data you need, and return to the lab as quickly as possible. * Small computer toolkit * Large-capacity drive * IDE ribbon cable * SATA cables * Forensic boot media containing an acquisition utility * Laptop IDE 40 to 44-pin adapter, other adapter cables * Laptop or tablet computer * FireWire or USB dual write-protect external bay * Flashlight * Digital Camera with extra batteries * Evidence log forms * Notebook or digital dictation recorder * Computer evidence bags...
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...Background Research 1 – Similar software…………………………………………..8 Background Research 2 – Market for software……………………………………….9 Analysis……………………………………………………………………………….11 Critical Logs…………………………………………………………………………..12 Critical log 1………………………………..12 Critical log 2………………………………..12 Critical log 3……………………………….12 Critical log 4……………………………….13 References…………………………………………………………………………….14 Appendices……………………………………………………………………………15-16 Abstract In this document the possibility of a potential loop in the market is examined. In the field of linguistic services, the process of transcription is one of the major services requested, by the legal branch of State and Federal Government Agencies. The demand for such services is high as the court system heavily relies on written documents for official use. In time most documents transcribed could be performed by the use of sophisticated software that allows the user to accelerate the transcription process by feeding audio into a computer, allowing the software to transcribe the information. This would certainly allow for a reduction in cost as the man-hours can be reduced and the process completely outsourced. The process will take a fraction of the time and could be offered at very competitive rates. The potential take in this industry offers incentive to pursue this idea further, as transcription will remain in high demand. Once all drawbacks are eliminated, this software...
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...computer-aided drafting software (CAD) application, which was developed and initially released in 1982 by Autodesk. This software enables the architects, cartographers, drafters and engineers to create three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) models of solid and mesh surfaces. The models are made possible by the software ability to offers a robust set of features and automated drafting tools. Prior to its invention, manual drafting and drawing tools such as drafting boards, geometrical set instrument and pencils were used but they only offered a subset of what now is accomplished by the programs such as the AutoCAD. Manual drafting was a difficult task for the professionals since it consumed a lot of time and resources. Therefore, this paper will examine some of the key benefits of the AutoCAD. AutoCAD has led to increasing the productivity of the designer. The AutoCAD software aids the designer in visualizing the final product to be made, its constituents and subassemblies parts. The design can also be given animation to figure out how the final product will work thus giving the designer room for any modification if required. The software also helps the designer in analyzing, synthesizing and documenting the designs. All these aspects ultimately assist in improving the productivity of the designer thus translating to lower cost of designing, faster designing and shortening of the project completion time (Groover & Zimmers, 1984). AutoCAD also helps in enhancing the...
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...[Chapter 3] Hardwar : Input, Procession, and Output Devices Computer systems : integrating the power of technology - Employing information technology and providing additional processing capabilities can increase employee productivity, expand business opportunities, and allow for more flexibility. - To assemble an effective and efficient system, you should select and organize components while understanding the trade-offs between overall system performance and cost, control, and complexity. ex) Racecar : power delivery(effective and efficiency), how much(cost), how reliable(control), how many engine(complexity) hardware components - computer system hardware components include devices that perform input, processing, date, and output. - Central processing unit (CPU) consists of three associated elements : the arithmetic/logic unit, the control unit, and the register areas. - Primary storage, also called main memory or memory, is closely associated with the CPU. Memory holds program instructions and data immediately before or after the registers. Hardwar components in Action : instruction and execution Instruction time : Step 1) fetch instruction, step 2) decode instruction Execution time : step 3) execute instruction, step 4) store result Completing the instruction phase followed by the execution phase is called a machine cycle. Some processing units can speed processing by using pipelining, whereby the processing unit gets one instruction...
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...new PC Use this guide to get up and running in nine simple steps. 4 Microsoft Engineers have spent time carefully tuning your Microsoft Signature PC to help achieve maximum performance, as well as, including software that makes it really fly. For you, that translates to a uniquely enjoyable experience. Your new computer is modified for even more reliability and streamlined to be as fast as it can be. And with Windows LiveTM Essentials, Internet Explorer® 9, Zune® music software, Microsoft® Security Essentials, and more, it’s loaded with features that are in perfect step with your lifestyle. With Microsoft Signature your computer’s contents and settings may differ somewhat from those of the manufacturer. Therefore, you should use this guide to set up your new PC. You’ll be off and running in just a few minutes. To get started, follow the simple steps beginning on the next page. 5 Step 1: Assign a name First things first. Power on your new computer, and you’ll be prompted to create a user name and computer name. 6 Step 2: Create a password It’s a good idea to create a password for your account. You can enter one here. Choose a password that you can remember easily, but others can’t guess. You can also enter a hint to help you remember it. 7 Step 3: Review usage agreement This step allows you to review and accept the agreements required for use of your new PC. Look over the agreements and check the boxes to accept the terms. 8 8 Step 4: Choose...
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...voice] by Kathy Kudler back in 1998. In this paper, four ideas will be addressed. The first on is to find out ["find out" is a "phrasal verb," two words that together mean something different from their individual meanings--looking up each word in the dictionary would not produce the meaning, which could cause misinterpretation in an international business communication. Use other words, like "discover" or simply "found"] what Kudler Fine Foods key business and accounting information needs are. The second is to analyze what strengths and weakness [Misspelling--The plural of "weakness" is "weaknesses"] Kudler Fine Foods has with the store current system. This will include software and hardware. The third is to show Kudler Fine Foods some opportunities that deal with technology and give suggestions to help improve Kudler’s Fine Foods opportunities. The fourth is to seek out threats the Kudler’s Fine Foods may encounter with the current system by...
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...here to learn more. | | CPU | Central Processing Unit, or "brains" of the computer | Monitor | An output display device (looks similar to a TV) in a computer system. You see information on the monitor's screen. | | Screen | The viewing area on a monitor or the information or image displayed. | | | | Disk Drive | A device that reads data from (input) or records data onto a disk for storage (output). | Floppy | Floppy Drive | . 3-1/2" Floppy Disk | Hard Drive | The main device that a computer uses to store information. Most computers come with a hard drive, called drive C, located inside the computer case. | CD-ROM | ROM means Read-Only-Memory - you can only "read" information, not save. A CD can store a large amount of data including documents, photographs, software, and music (about 20 songs) | | CD Drive | Compact Disk | | CD-R A CD-Recordable drive can put data onto a disk in just one session, and then is "closed" - one "burn" only - you can't add to it after you create it. | CD-RW A CD-ReWritable drive can be written onto more than once - similar to a floppy or hard disk. | DVD-ROM | Digital Video Disk - Read-Only Memory | Used to store full-length movies, large programs, etc. | CD's, CD-R's, CD-RW's, and DVD's all look the same. You must read the label to determine what type of media it is. Both CD's and DVD's are optical storage media. Optical technology uses a laser or light beam to process information...
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...What is a RAM? (RAM) Random Access Memory provides space for computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU (central processing unit)9 (http://kb.iu.edu/data/ahty.html). A sufficient RAM results in faster computer speed and less dependence on the hard disk for supplying data which is needed by the computer to run software applications like MS Office. When a computer has more RAM this reduces the number of times the CPU reads data from hard drive and allows the computer to work faster. Affects on Distant Students: A RAM is several times faster than a hard disk. If a system does not have sufficient supporting RAM the system gets hanged. A computer that has more ram is able to process applications and software faster and results in more speed. If a sufficient RAM is not provided computer will slow down dramatically and will not install software properly or crash while running software and applications. When a PC runs of out RAM then the PC tries to find more Ram and it starts converting hard drive space to RAM and this slows the computer down become unstable and eventually crashes. Distant learning relies mainly on computer and its performance. Speed of computer is of utmost importance in distance learning. If a student is working on a project, assignment or quiz and the computer crashed due to insufficient RAM that will result in loss of marks and academic performance. RAM Specification Recommendation: Windows XP has a bare minimum RAM requirement of 64MB to...
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...Table of Contents Disclaimer....................................................................................................................................................... i About this eBook........................................................................................................................................... ii Acknowledgements...................................................................................................................................... iii Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Top 10 Secret Weapons for Internet Success ............................................................................................... 5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Market Research and Niche Targeting.................................................................................................... 17 Google Keyword Tool .......................................................................................................................... 17 Advanced Keyword Tool and Competition Minimization ...................................
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...Confirming Pages Confirming Pages Hardware and Software Basics B Introduction Managers need to determine what types of hardware and software will satisfy their current and future business needs, the right time to buy the equipment, and how to protect their IT investments. This does not imply that managers need to be experts in all areas of technology; however, building a basic understanding of hardware and software can help them make the right IT investment choices. Information technology (IT) is a field concerned with the use of technology in managing and processing information. Information technology can be an important enabler of business success and innovation. Information technology can be composed of the Internet, a personal computer, a cell phone that can access the Web, a personal digital assistant, or presentation software. All of these technologies help to perform specific information processing tasks. There are two basic categories of information technology: hardware and software. Hardware consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system. Software is the set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks. Software, such as Microsoft Excel, and various hardware devices, such as a keyboard and a monitor, interact to create a spreadsheet or a graph. This appendix covers the basics of computer hardware and software including terminology, characteristics, and the associated managerial responsibilities for building...
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...new PC Use this guide to get up and running in nine simple steps. 4 Microsoft Engineers have spent time carefully tuning your Microsoft Signature PC to help achieve maximum performance, as well as, including software that makes it really fly. For you, that translates to a uniquely enjoyable experience. Your new computer is modified for even more reliability and streamlined to be as fast as it can be. And with Windows LiveTM Essentials, Internet Explorer® 9, Zune® music software, Microsoft® Security Essentials, and more, it’s loaded with features that are in perfect step with your lifestyle. With Microsoft Signature your computer’s contents and settings may differ somewhat from those of the manufacturer. Therefore, you should use this guide to set up your new PC. You’ll be off and running in just a few minutes. To get started, follow the simple steps beginning on the next page. 5 Step 1: Assign a name First things first. Power on your new computer, and you’ll be prompted to create a user name and computer name. 6 Step 2: Create a password It’s a good idea to create a password for your account. You can enter one here. Choose a password that you can remember easily, but others can’t guess. You can also enter a hint to help you remember it. 7 Step 3: Review usage agreement This step allows you to review and accept the agreements required for use of your new PC. Look over the agreements and check the boxes to accept the terms. 8 8 Step 4: Choose...
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...Patents are meant to protect developers, inventors, and companies from lawsuits and from competitors stealing designs. They are also sometimes used for ill means, such as increasing revenue or to take down the competition a couple of notches. With advances in software development came lawsuits between developers for patents on processes of code, some are legitimate but many are so generalist that anyone with skill attempting to develop in the same language cannot avoid violating the patent. If the product resulting from this is highly successful then it is likely that the company with the patent, of which they sometimes own thousands of patents, will sue over the rights for awards sometimes in the millions of dollars. Many of these lawsuits are held in Eastern Texas because of the favorable outcome likely to the patent holder. On top of the cost to the successful developer there is also the public reputation loss to take into account. Would you buy a product if you believed that that product was stolen intellectual property? Thus in one blow large companies take aim as much for the other companies reputation with bad press as it does for money. Sometimes the company holding the patent did not even develop the product that he patent is covering. One such battle is currently being fought. Oracle is suing Google for patent violations that they acquired by purchasing Sun. Prior to this recent purchase Oracle had very little to do with Java, the programming language that the patent...
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