Computer Studies/ICT/IT (All Classes)

Geschichte des Computers

Die Geschichte des Computers lässt sich bis ins frühe 19. Jahrhundert zurückverfolgen. In dieser Zeit begannen Pioniere wie Charles Babbage und Ada Lovelace mit der Entwicklung mechanischer Vorläufer von Computern. Babbage entwarf die Analytical Engine, eine mechanische Rechenmaschine, die als erster programmierbarer Computer angesehen werden kann. Obwohl die Analytical Engine nie vollständig gebaut wurde, legte

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ICT Gadget | Fax and Telephone

Fax machines and telephones are traditional ICT (Information and Communication Technology) gadgets that have been widely used for communication purposes. Although they have been largely replaced by more advanced technologies, such as email and smartphones, they still hold significance in certain industries and regions. Here’s some information about fax machines and telephones: 1. Fax Machines:

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ICT Gadgets | The GSM

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) The GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a widely used digital cellular network technology that enables mobile communication and data transmission. It has played a crucial role in the development of mobile phones and other ICT (Information and Communication Technology) gadgets. Here are some ICT gadgets that utilize

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Information and Communication Technology

What is Information and Communication Technology (ICT)? Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to the broad field encompassing the technologies and systems used for the storage, retrieval, transmission, and manipulation of information. It involves various hardware, software, and communication technologies that facilitate the processing and exchange of data and enable communication between individuals and machines.

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Features of the Graphics Packages

Graphics packages, also known as graphic design software or graphic editing software, offer a wide range of features to create and manipulate visual elements. These packages are used by professionals and enthusiasts in various fields, including graphic design, digital art, web design, animation, and more. While the specific features may vary across different software packages,

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Graphic Packages

A graphic package, or graphics package, is a software application or suite of programs specifically designed for creating, editing, and manipulating visual elements such as images, illustrations, and designs. These packages are used by graphic designers, artists, and other professionals to create various types of digital graphics for a wide range of purposes, including print,

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BASIC Programming Language

What is BASIC Programming Language? BASIC (Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a high-level programming language that was designed in the mid-1960s by John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz at Dartmouth College. It was created to provide a simple and accessible language for beginners to learn programming. BASIC was one of the earliest programming

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INTRODUCTION TO DATA PROCESSING

Data Processing is the process of producing meaningful information from raw data.  It describes the series of actions taken to produce useful information by collecting all items of data together and performing operations on them.  The aim of data processing is to convert raw data into information. Data: Data represent the raw unprocessed input element

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Computer Input devices and Output devices

Sections of the Keyboard The Keyboard is divided into five sections; I.            Alphanumeric keys( Alphabet and Numbers): consist of alphabet (a-z) and numbers (0-9) II.            Function keys F1-f12: they are twelve in number f1-F12 and are located horizontally on the first row of the enhanced keyboards. On standard keyboard they are labeled F1-F10 III.            Control

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Data and Information

MEANING OF DATA Raw facts or entity which no meaning has been attached to because it has not been processed is referred to as DATA. Data could be facts about people, places, things and their activities. When data passes through some manipulation activities in order to organize them to be meaningful or to achieve a

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Computer Output Devices

OUTPUT DEVICES Computer output device is a device that releases the processed data from the computer to either the user or any of the storage devices. There are many devices that produce data in different forms such as audio, Visual and hard copy. Computer output devices are type of peripheral devices connected to a computer,

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Computer Input Devices

Sections of the Keyboard The Keyboard is divided into five sections; I.            Alphanumeric keys( Alphabet and Numbers): consist of alphabet (a-z) and numbers (0-9) II.            Function keys F1-f12: they are twelve in number f1-F12 and are located horizontally on the first row of the enhanced keyboards. On standard keyboard they are labeled F1-F10 III.            Control

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Computer Input Devices

An Input Device is any computer hardware equipment used to feed or send data into the main storage of a computer for processing. Many input devices can be classified into two: Ø  Modality of input( e.g mechanical motion, audio, visual etc) Ø  The input is discrete (keyboard) or continuous (mouse’s position) TYPES OF INPUT DEVICES

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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTING DEVICES

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTING DEVICES( 20th  Century)  These generations of computers witnessed the first set of computers that used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drum for memory and were very big taking up the whole room. They were very expensive to use and in addition made use of lot of heat. The heat generated

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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTING DEVICES 2

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTING DEVICES 2 (PRE COMPUTER AGE  TO 19TH CENTURY) JACQUARD’S LOOM (FEATURES, COMPONENT AND USES) The Jacquard loom is a mechanical loom, invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1801. This loom simplifies the process of manufacturing textiles with complex patterns such as brocade, damask and matelassé. The loom is controlled by punched

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