The Third Generation

The Third Generation

The third-generation computers were characterized by: ·         Use of Integrated circuits, ·         Phenomenal increase in computation speed, ·         Substantial reduction in size and power consumption of the machines, ·         Use of magnetic tapes and…
The Second Generation

The Second Generation

In the second-generation computers: ·         Vacuum tube technology was replaced by transistorized technology, ·         Size of the computers started reducing, ·         Assembly language started being used in place of machine language, ·         Concept of…
Short-cut Keys

Short-cut Keys

The following table shows the different short-cut keys frequently used while working on the computer system − Function Short-cut keys Commonly Used Short-cut Keys F1 Universal help (for any sort…
Computer Science: Innovators

Computer Science: Innovators

The following table illustrates the names of major innovators with their works and year − Person Achievement Period/Year Pāṇini Pāṇini, the ancient Indian Sanskrit linguist, grammarian, and honorable scholar had…
Computer Science: Development

Computer Science: Development

In this chapter, we will discuss the development in Computer Science chronologically. The following table lists down the development − Year Development 1959 Transistors: IBM 7090; IBM 1401 1962 NPN…
Computer Science: Abbreviations

Computer Science: Abbreviations

In this chapter, we will discuss the different abbreviations in Computer Science. The following table lists down those abbreviations − Abbreviation Full-name A/D Analog-to-Digital ABC Atanasoff Berry Computer ACM Association…
Basics of Computer Science – Virus

Basics of Computer Science – Virus

A virus is a computer code or program, which is capable of affecting your computer data badly by corrupting or destroying them. Computer virus has the tendency to make its…
Basics of Computer Science – Threat

Basics of Computer Science – Threat

Threat in a computer system is a possible danger that might put your data security on stake. The damage is at times irreparable. Definition As defined by the National Information…
Basics of Computer Science – Multimedia

Basics of Computer Science – Multimedia

In this chapter, we will discuss how the Computer Multimedia works. If a system presents, some information through more than two media, it is known as multimedia. For example, TV…
Windows Desktop Elements

Windows Desktop Elements

Once you are logged in a window computer system, you will get dozens of applications, so you can choose an option of your requirement. Many of the options have shortcut…