Chapter 18 Hexadecimal Numbers
The ability to represent information such as our number system in binary was an important milestone for sure. However, we quickly found...
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Chapter 17 Binary Number Representation
Binary Decimal Conversions | Part 1 of 2 The Decimal Number System This is the Arabic number system that we start learning from a very...
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Chapter 16 Web Authoring
We build websites to offer a service online. There is very little you cannot do online these days. In this post we will be learning how...
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Chapter 15 Binary and Digitization
Binary is a way of representing data using only two digits: 0 and 1. These digits are known as bits and they can be combined to create...
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Chapter 14 An Introduction to Operating Systems
Early on we learnt that machines can only interpret magnetic recordings of electrical pulses which we call ones and zeroes. So how come...
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Chapter 13 Email
Ever wonder where the term 'email' came from? It's actually short for electronic mail, which is a way for users to send information to...
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Chapter 12 Surfing the Web
We are definitely living in the information age! Have a question? Rather than asking our parents we instinctively ask Google. This post...
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Chapter 11 Graphics Package
The use of the computer is very important in artistic industries. Artists use specialised software to create very imaginative images for...
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Chapter 10 Machine Logic 1, Logic Gates and Circuits
Glossary Logic Gate Building block of digital circuits that performs a logical operation on one or more binary inputs to produce a single...
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Chapter 9 Spreadsheets
Data is the new currency and it is everywhere! However, data is like a diamond in the rough. Raw data needs to be processed by an analyst...
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Chapter 8 Common Productivity Applications
The main advantage of using a computer is to be productive, meaning, to do things better or faster so that we can have more time to do...
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Chapter 6 Input/Output in Embedded Systems
Discover the role of embedded systems in everyday devices and how sensors and actuators work together to automate tasks with minimal...
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Chapter 5 Everday Output Devices
Output devices transform digital data into visuals and sound, enhancing your experience in gaming, homework, and entertainment.
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Chapter 4 Everyday Input Devices
When using computers, we can customize our experience by connecting different peripheral devices . Input devices are essential because...
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Chapter 3 Tech Lingo 101
Throughout this journey we will be using a lot of technical jargon which can be confusing at first. Let's start getting comfortable with...
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Chapter 2 Main Modules of a Computer
Previously we described what a computer is. Now it is time to talk about how it works. We will look into an every day scenario and...
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Chapter 1 Computer Systems 1, A First Look
What is a Computer System? In this topic we will be familiarising ourselves with the different components that make up a computer as we...
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Chapter 1 Computer Systems 2, The Definition
Taking a closer look at the different aspects that make up a computer system: hardware, software, communication, data and users A Closer...
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