In a digital storage unit, data and information are measured by how much space it occupies on devices like a computer hard drive. If you discuss about storage unit with an IT specialist or executive, you might hear words like bits, bytes, megs, and gigabytes, etc. You can get swept up in data storage jargon, … Read more
Image from Pixabay There are many different codes used in computer programming. One such example of those is alphanumeric codes, also known as character codes. These codes go beyond the traditional numeric representations found in more basic systems because they allow for the representation of both characters and letters, which then allows for the expression … Read more
When a person thinks about computers, they may focus on the fast and space-efficient designs of today. But computers have a long and interesting history, which is full of exciting facts about their evolution. Thinking back to the origins of computers and the history they have, it is easy to discount everything that happened in … Read more
Image from Pixabay Point-to-Point Protocol (also known as PPP), in a simple definition, is an encapsulation protocol that transports IP traffic across point-to-point links. In other words, it is a data link layer commonly used to create a direct connection between network entities or points (these can also be referred to as nodes) with no … Read more
Image from Pixabay The data link layer, also known as layer 2, is the second layer within the Open System Interconnection (OSI) seven-layer reference model. In that way, it is a key part of many modern computing systems. The layer, at its base, helps the transfer of data through units known as bits and packets. … Read more
Image from Pixabay Though many people consider mainframe computers to be a thing of the past, a range of companies and sectors still use them because of how well they can be incorporated into modern industries. Image from Pixabay Mainframe systems are some of the most important aspects of many major businesses. Not only can they … Read more
Image from Pixabay All computers, regardless of size and use, store data. They do that by storing it in their memory, but the type of memory they use differs depending on their processing power and what tasks they need to carry out. Small machines only need so much space, while bigger ones need ample storage … Read more
Image from Pixabay Computer networks, put simply, are digital telecommunications networks with a series of connected nodes that share resources with each other. Image from Pixabay Devices use data links (either cable, optic cable or wireless) to exchange data with each other. Nodes, then, could refer to phones, servers, personal computers and networking hardware, and … Read more
category: Introduction to Computing Table of Contents 0.1.FAT File system 0.2.NTFS File system Difference between FAT & NTFS File Systems FAT File system It provides no security if the user logs in locally. The file and folder level security permission does not exist. It supports only 8 characters long file name. It is suitable for … Read more
Computers are used in so many fields in our daily life. From Engineers to Doctors, Students, Teachers, Government organizations they all use computers to perform specific tasks, for entertainment or just to finish office work. Computers have made our life easier. With greater precision and accuracy and less time taking computers can do a lot … Read more