The Computer Revolution
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[edit] History
The Mark 1 was the first computer in the United States. Early computers were made out of vacuum tubes and large transistors, and consumed enormous amounts of electricity. Each of these computers filled enitre rooms and were operated by special teams.
[edit] Internet
[edit] Hardware
- Microprocessor
- Binary
- Computer case
- Memory
- Cache
- Binary
- Ports
- Expansion Cards
- Storage
- Smartcards
- price
- PDA's
- TV
- Sound cards
- Computer Storage
- Servers
- Jump Drives
- Refresh Rate vs. Sampling Rate
- Power Supply
- Hard Disks
- Ram Chips
- Video Cards
- CRT Monitor
- Virtual Memory
[edit] Computer Graphics
- Corel Draw
- PDF Plugins
- Basics of Computer Design
- Great Designs
- Abstract Photoshop
- Increasing Design Speed
- Design Efficiency
- Using Pictures
- Soft Copy Proofs
- Print Merge
- 3D
- CADD
- Paint
- Adobe Photoshop
- Graphics Accelerator
[edit] Peripherals
- Keyboards
- Scanners
- Printers
- Pointers
- Monitor
- History of Printers
- Types of Scanners
- Speakers
- Web Cameras
- 3D Scanners
[edit] Software
- OS
- Other system software
- User interface strategies
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database
- Presentation
- Graphics
- Types of Software & Operating Systems
- The computer Revolution/Software/System Development
- Windows Vista
- Application Software
- Personal Information Managers
- Pirates vs. Abandoned
[edit] Networks
- Types of Networks
- Intranet
- Components of a Network
- Four Types of Wireless Communications
- Ways to Minimize Virus Attacks
- LAN
- Network Topologies
- WAN
- Wired Communications Media
- Internet
- Short Range Wireless for Personal Area Networks
- Short Range Wireless for Automation Networks
- Digital and Analog Cell Phones
- Wi-Fi
- Token Rings
[edit] Security
- Firewall
- Malware
- attacks
- defence
- Cyber Villains
- Passwords
- Antivirus Software - what is it, types of
- Biometrics
- Computer Crime
- Encryption
- Firewall
- The Computer Revolution/Security/Prevent Identity Theft
- Dirty Data
- Cyber Threats
- The Evil Twin Attack
- Malware
- Spyware
- Technology Misuse
- Privacy Threatened
[edit] Artificial Intelligence
- Expert Systems
- Neural Networks
- Genetic Algorithms
- ASIMO
- Turing Test
- Branches of & Applying AI
- AI use in business
- Diagnosis
- Weak VS Strong AI
- Translators
- Education
- I dog
- Around The Home
[edit] Databases
- Basic Structure
- Data mining
- Database Models
- DBMS
- Indexing
- Criminal Databases
- Management Information system
- Limitations
- Types of Files
- Data Warehouses
[edit] Programming
- 1st generation
- 2nd generation
- Programming_Languages_Used_Today
- Designing the Program
- Five Steps of Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Object Oriented vs. Structured programming
- The Six Phases of System Analysis and Design
[edit] E commerce
[edit] Communication
- online
- satellites
- information age
- Telecommunication
- Instant Messaging
- VOIP
- Skype
- How communications help with education
- Online Forums
[edit] Customization
[edit] Entertainment
- Media Center
- Gaming
- Videogame Systems
- Video players
- Satellite Radio
- Manipulation of Digital Data
- Digital Video Quality
- Digital Cameras
- MP3 Players
