-RAM
Random access memory (RAM) is a hardware that holds the sequence of instruction and data that the present CPU is processing. Most of the RAMs holds temporary memory only ,everything in the RAM will be lost after the microcomputer is turned off .
-Cache
Cache (normally pronounce as cash) is a hardware that helps improve processing by acting as an high speed holding area between the memory and CPU.Cache helps to speed things up by remembering which things in the RAM is most frequently used .Therefore,CPU can quickly access that program through cache.
-ROM
Read Only Memory(ROM) is a hardware which is built into in the factory itself. This is different from RAM because the things in ROM cannot be changed. This hardware allows CPU the read and retrieve data written on the ROM chip.
-Flash Memory
Flash memory is a non-volatile program memory which can be electronically erased and changed . This is much different from RAM because RAM have to be hardwarelly changed. The use of flash memory is often used to hold control codes such as input and output system in a personal computer.
-Graphic Card
A graphic card is a device that is installed in the computer which consist of graphic processing unit . This program can help display images and graphics , especially 3D graphics.Graphic card also works as a reliever for hardwares and also contain their own memory which strain off the RAM.
-Sound Card
A sound card (also known as audio card) is a internal card that facilicate the input and output of audio signals and transform it into sound waves and produces sound . Usually sound cards provides the audio components such as music composition , audio editing and so on.
-Network Interface Card
A network interface card is a hardware which connects the computer to a computer network resulting to allow the use of internet at home , work etcetc. The network interface card is also known as network adapter or Local Area Network(LAN) adapter.
-Plug and Play
Plug and play is created microsoft since the use of windows 95 and now operating system which allows the user to plug in an device such as microphones, headphones, webcame into the computer .The plug and play hardware will be able to detect and recognize the use of the device which helps to futher technology and human needs.
-Universal Serial Bus port (USB)
Universal Serial Bus port is an external bus port which help to connect and support data transfer at the rate of 12mbps. A single USB port can be used to connect up to the maximum of 127 peripheral devices such as mice , modems , keyboard. The USB port also supports the use of Plug and play system.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Web authoring
Web authoring is a software which allows the users to create a website in desktop publishing format . This software will generate a required HTML coding for the web pages based on what the user desires to design.
Vector Image
Vector image is a program which uses geometrical primitives based on mathematical equations to represent images in computer graphics such as points, lines, curves, polygons and shapes .These vector image formats are complementary to raster graphic ,which is representation of image as an array of pixels .
Multimedia
Multimedia is a combination of multiple content formed such as media and content. It is used in contrast to media which only use traditional forms of printed or hand-produced material.The combination of a multimedia is text ,audio, image ,animation, video and interactivity content forms.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Image editor
Image editor program is a type of software program that have been programmed specially for capturing, editing and also manipulating images . Not only that , it also can help you to adjust or improve a photo . With this program , you can change the colour output of a certain picture , rotating it as you wish (clockwise or anti-clockwise ) or crop out extras . The examples of image editor programs are Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and also CorelDRAW
HTML editor
HTML editor is also called an authoring tool . The HTML editor is a software program that insert those HTML codes as you create a HTML file . Some editors will enable to use of word processing GUI which will allow you to create HTML documents without the need of any HTML code.
Desktop Publishing Program
Desktop Publishing Program is term converted after the developement of a software . The use of the Desktop Publishing Program is to combine and rearrange text and images , also creating digital files .The documents used are such as for desktop or commercial printing or electronic distribution including PDF, slide shows , emails newsletters and the web .
Bitmap image
In the term of computer graphics , a bitmap or also known as pixmap is a type of memory organization or image file format used to store digital images.Generally, bitmapped image are composed of individual dots which is also known as pixel-based image(BMP). It's very useful and good for photographs and complex drawing.
Audio Editing Software
Audio Editing Software is a computer application for audio editing.The features of audio editing softwares are sound editing functions include cut, copy, paste, delete, insert, silence, autotrim .Not only that , they can amplify ,normalize ,equaliser, envelope ,reverb, echo and many more.
Utility Suites
Utility Suites is basically a system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer . Utility suites should be work with an application software which allows the applicant to create text documents ,play games,listen music or surfing the web.
DBMS
A Database Managament System (DBMS) is a computer program which control the creation, maintanance and the use of the database . In any organizations , the control of the database development in the hands of database administrators and specialist. Database Management System is a software which helps the use of integrated collection of data records.
Spreadsheet
Generally , spreadsheet is a computer application which enables you to arrange you information in rows and columns . It's actually quite similar to a accounting worksheet which displays multi two-dimensional cells in matrix or grid form . Each cell contains alphanumeric text, numeric values or formulas. A formula is shows how the content of the cell is wish to be calculated from the content of any other cells
Word processor
Word processor is a computer application which allows the usage of composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing. A word processor enables you to create a document, store it electronically on a disk, display it on a screen , modify it by entering commands andcharacters from the keyboard, and print it on a printer
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Graphical user interface
In the term of computing, a graphical user interface (GUI)is a type of user interface that allows users to communicate with electronic devices with images rather than text commands.Microsoft windows is also one of the graphical user interface with basic components such as the pointer, pointing device ,icons,desktop,windows and menu
Internet Security Suite
Internet Security Suites is a program that guards your windows from harm . A term that everyone understand about internet security suites is best describe as anti-virus. This program will provide dozen of utilities that will prevent your computer from getting harmed .Program that are provided are antivirus , personal firewall , spam blocker and also pop-up blocker.
Filter
In IT term , filter means it can restrict or block the usage of computer on the internet . With it , you are able to block unwanted things from pop-ing up from the internet . The restriction is able to limit to what you are able to use such as parents can limit how long to let their kids use the internet . Other than that , you are also able to set for safety family setting which will block those unrated site or things not suitable for kids.
Monday, 2 May 2011
Plug-in
Plug-in is a hardware or software module that adds specific abilities to a larger software system , in the term of computing. Some different type of plug-in will enable customizing the functionality of an application. Playing videos, scanning for viruses, and displaying new file types are the common plug-in used in the web browser. Have you ever heard of Adobe player, Quick time , Shockwave flash? They are also a part of a plug in !
FTP
File Transfer Protocal(FTP) is a method to transfer files between two different computers through the internet or a network .FTP is a small network based on Internet protocol .HTTP and FTP have almost similar function which is to transfer a web page to a user's browser. Also same goes to SMTP which allows the transfer of electronic mail across the internet. You can download or upload something from/to the internet by the use of FTP too .
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