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Microprocessors

The CPU is the brain of the computer, though it is more idiot savant than genius. A CPU uses a communication device called an external data bus (EDB). The external data bus uses on/off patterns to represent pieces of data … Continue reading

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Metric vs Computers

A common misconception is that computer bytes and bits follow the metric system.  It’s an easy mistake to make, as they use the same terminology and the results are somewhat close, but computers use base 2 while the metric system … Continue reading

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Computer Basics

A computer’s case provides a frame and protective skin for the computer components. It is also called the closure or system unit. The central processing unit (CPU), or microprocessor, performs the calculations for the computer. It generates heat, and thus … Continue reading

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PHP Basics

PHP can be embedded alongside HTML <h1>This is Default PHP Syntax</h1> <?php echo “<p>This is dynamic output</p>”; ?> <p>This is static output</p> You can use PHP as many times as needed within a given page <html> <head> <title><?php echo “This … Continue reading

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PCs vs Mainframes

According to Encyclopedia Britannica, a mainframe computer is a digital computer designed for high-speed data processing with heavy use of input/output units such as large-capacity disks and printers. They have been used for such applications as payroll computations, accounting, business … Continue reading

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Internet Operating Systems

In April 2002, Tim O’Reilly spoke of “the emergent Internet operating system” as an open collection of Web services.  Among these web services are search engines, logs, instant messengers, email, file sharing, wireless networks, grid computing, and web spidering.  There … Continue reading

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Visual Basic Naming Conventions

Prefix Object Type Example ——————————————————- ani Animation button aniMailBox bed Pen Bedit bedFirstName cbo Combo box and drop down list box cboEnglish chk Checkbox chkReadOnly clp Picture clip clpToolbar cmd (3d) Command button (3D) cmdOk (cmd3dOk) com Communications comFax ctr … Continue reading

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