Technology in Action- IntroductoryThis book was designed to spark reader interest by covering practical concepts that they want to learn (such as setting up a wireless network in their home) while giving background information (such as how networks function) for those interested in exploring topics deeper. This book covers the parts of the computer, tips on using the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. For anyone who uses a computer in his or her personal or professional life. |
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... chips that contain micro- scopic solar cells and are implanted in the damaged retina of patients . The idea is to have the chip take over for the damaged photoreceptors and transmit electrical images to the brain . Although these chips ...
... chips that contain micro- scopic solar cells and are implanted in the damaged retina of patients . The idea is to have the chip take over for the damaged photoreceptors and transmit electrical images to the brain . Although these chips ...
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... chip , a small chip containing millions of transistors . The microprocessor functions as the central processing unit ( CPU ) , or brains , of the computer . Computers that used a microprocessor chip were called fourth- generation ...
... chip , a small chip containing millions of transistors . The microprocessor functions as the central processing unit ( CPU ) , or brains , of the computer . Computers that used a microprocessor chip were called fourth- generation ...
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... chip reveals nothing about its internal architecture . ( a ) The Pentium 4 chip is used in many Windows - based PCs . ( b ) The Motorola PowerPC G5 chip is used in the most powerful Apple desktop systems . FIGURE 9.6 Processors on the ...
... chip reveals nothing about its internal architecture . ( a ) The Pentium 4 chip is used in many Windows - based PCs . ( b ) The Motorola PowerPC G5 chip is used in the most powerful Apple desktop systems . FIGURE 9.6 Processors on the ...
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