The ability to represent information such as our number system in binary was an important milestone for sure. However, we quickly found...

The Decimal Number System This is the Arabic number system that we start learning from a very young age. We somehow learnt that a...

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Output devices transform digital data into visuals and sound, enhancing your experience in gaming, homework, and entertainment.

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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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