Innovative Technology Revolutionizes The Food Industry

During my lifetime I have witnessed and played a supporting role in developing some of the technologies that are being used today in providing food for many of America's tables.

I remember a period of American history before television, penicillin, polio shots, and frozen foods when farming was done the old fashioned way. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadn't yet walked on the moon.

Over the past half century, American technology has revolutionized just about every facet of life that we are accustomed to. Computers and IT (Information Technology) are at the forefront of many of the innovations that we take for granted today.

Take the food industry as an example. Fifty years ago or so, the farming industry was aided by many mechanical devices which were considered state-of-the-art for that time period. Even with the assistance of machines there were many farming task and other logistical considerations that had to be done by humans before the agricultural / farming products could be transported from field to table.

Today with the aid of computers and associated software, a farmer can get information on soil samples, figure out the best conditions for raising his crops, estimate ideal harvest times and weather conditions and so forth. The list goes on and on as to the amount of data that is available to streamline ideal farming conditions and produce windfall harvest increases daily.

Once the agricultural / farm products are produced the question of how to get them to market arises.

This is where transportation and logistics come into play. Technology plays a key role here. Scheduling, invoicing, inventory, storage and transporting plus many more pieces of this logistical puzzle must be addressed and this is where the computer and it's associated software shine.

In today's American society, it seems that time is at a premium and that everything must be done fast. I am not sure where this concept originated (probably during the production era.)

Many more of our citizens are eating out in restaurants, cafes and the likes today than in the past. Also, due to our technology advances, we are able to grow and harvest agricultural / farming products from all over the world and have them shipped here regardless of the season. We can obtain practically any food item of choice from practically any country in the world, for a price. Add the cell phone technology to this equation, which gives one the option to order practically anything at a moment's notice and presto!... We have a gastronomic utopia!

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Advancement in Computer Technology

5 years ago we gathered around and marveled at the little specs moving at our commands, doing not much - except moving off course, we called these things games. Today the hardware in computers and other devices has changed significantly; we went from having a "spacious" 1mb hard drive to 250 GB of space. The graphics have also taken a giant leap for our computers, no longer are we confined to little dots but our 256mb graphic cards allow us to explore a virtual world in 3d. The sound has also changed from 4bit to 32 and pretty soon 64bit; we went from beeps to actually words. Finally the speed of our beloved computers has also increased from mere kilobytes to gigabytes of rams.

In such a short period of time we went from what we used to call "advanced" technology to today's much superior devices. So if you guys are like I am, there is one question that strikes our mind, what's next? Well I would love to say that we will be able to put on our virtual glasses that will allow us to explore the virtual world as if we were in it, but this is not likely, sorry guys; however, these sorts of glasses are being constructed but its unlikely they will come out any time soon. What we can expect to see is an improvement in our Text-to-speech and vise versa programs after the 64bit sound card is released allowing the computer to understand our voices much clearly, also we should soon be seeing more "dept" in our computer as you may know that the most our computers can run on 32bit resolution, it is expected that Microsoft is like to bring out a 64bit resolution with there next version of windows. Also the speed and graphics are to increase a lot more, already some games look as they are almost real, and soon they will look real.

I am not certain exactly what marvel the computer hardware's will hold in the future, but one thing is certain it will be something to forward too, and once again the next generation will be mocking the so called advanced technology we have today.

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Latest Computer Technology

Do you know what is inside your computer? Maybe you peeked when the service technician was installing something for you. When you first open up the CPU and look inside, a computer is a very threatening machine. But once you know about the different parts that make up a complete computer it gets a lot easier. Today's computers consist of around eight main components; some of the advanced computers might have a few more components. What are these eight main components and what are they used for? We will start with beginner level details to get you started.

First is the Power Supply. The power supply is used to provide electricity to all of the components in your computer. It is usually a rectangular box and is usually positioned in one of the corners of the computer. To find it for sure, look to see where the power cable plugs into the back of the computer and you have found the power supply. Most power supplies today are calculated in wattage and come in 50 watt increments (500 watt, 550, 600, etc

Second is the Motherboard. All of the components are connected into the motherboard; it doesn't mean that it is the brain of the computer. Yes it holds the brain and helps it act together with all the other components of the machine.

The third and a very important component of a computer is the CPU (Central Processing Unit), Known as the brain of the computer and nothing is going to happen without it. All major calculation performed by a computer are carried out inside its CPU. It is also responsible for activating and controlling the operations of other units of the system. The faster the CPU can do these calculations and give the correct answers, the faster the computer runs for the user. CPUs are now measured in gigahertz (Ghz) and they are at present up to our 3.8GHz or faster

A fourth component is the RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is used as momentary working storage for the computer. We have different types of RAM memory with different speed, but it should match with your motherboard so that it can work properly. The more RAM you have in your computer, the better your computer will work.

The fifth component is the Hard drive. This is where you can store everything. Our material on the hard drive includes the operating system (Windows XP, etc), games, and different types of software, etc. over the year the capacity of the hard drive is continuously improving and in the interval of few years its capacity have gone from around 20MB to over 500GB and more. So you can store a lot more information on your computer such as games, pictures, videos, applications, and more.

Sixth component is Cooling fans. Often most computers come with one cooling fan or it might have several. Its help to cool down the heat generated by others components, Such as power supply, the CPU, and some high-end video cards. The work of all of your cooling fans is to get this heat out of the case so that nothing overheats and breaks. While most of the noise you hear coming from a computer can be credited to the cooling fans, remember to be tolerant. The cooling fan is your friend!

Our Seventh and final component is the mixture of several different devices. These are the Cd-rom, DVD drives, floppy Drive and Backup devices such as external hard drive.

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Information, Technology and Tourism

Introduction

Information technology has influenced all walks of our lives over the last few decades in a tremendous manner with the Tourism and Travel sector being one of the chief beneficiaries. The introduction of computers can be traced back to the early 60's when the vacuum tube was the primary component of computer systems. This was largely inefficient and error prone and soon gave way to transistors which were replaced by Integrated Circuits. Now the technological advances have allowed advanced graphics integrated with moving images and sound to be incorporated into the modern computers.

The Tourism product being largely intangible stands to gain a lot from technology. Travel was considered a risk in the early days mainly due to the fact that the knowledge about the terrain, climate, culture etc of the destination was limited or unknown. Only the adventurous and men in quest for newer pastures ventured into such journeys. With the advent of IT into the travel sector, things have changed. Travel has become much more enjoyable and comfortable. The modern day traveller has a plethora of options to choose from, with Internet being the favourite haunt for the potential traveller. Places of tourist interest and scenic beauty often do not catch the attention of the customer largely due to the fact that they are not marketed well. Internet in the early days did not support graphics, video, sound etc. Hence the tourism products could not be marketed over the net effectively. Now things have drastically changed with the introduction of protocols like the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). This has led to easier transmission of graphical images, music, videos etc over the net with speed and clarity. Thus tourism has been effectively marketed over the Internet. This has led to the mushrooming of Tourism and Travel sites.

There are number of software which cater to the needs of the tourism and hospitality sectors. Travel agencies, tour operators, hotels etc use modern systems equipped with powerful applications that work on huge databases. Computerised front office has lent elegance to the modern offices which are largely paperless. Office automation has led to efficient and accurate information processing. A person armed with the right information is the most powerful in the modern era. Computerised systems are used to extract information out of the voluminous quantities of data store in databases. Querying a database, be it for reservation enquiry or booking a ticket is in the hands of the end user. The customer is the king and rightly so has a number of options to choose from when embarking on a journey or getting information about a tourist spot.

Earlier users of computer systems were required to be experts. Even starting up the system required a computer operator. Only then the application could be run. Now systems with Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) technologies, even a layman or a child is able to operate a computer or access internet. A person who doesn't know the local language at a place has information at his finger tips with the advent of touch screen facilities. Almost all banks have now introduced ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) facilities at their premises so as to allow the customers to access their accounts any time of the day.

In the Kerala scenario the advent of IT has been restricted to travel agencies using reservation systems and development of websites by Governmental and non-Governmental agencies. Also office automation is in place in with the accounting process also being computerized. The official website of Kerala Tourism has won many national and international accolades as being one of the best sites in tourism worldwide. In the education sector institutes such as the Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) has imparted IT education in Tourism sector by giving hands on training to students in GDSs (Global Distribution Systems) and computerized applications. Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) has also fully computerized their reservations and a tourist can easily book a room through the net. Hotels have linked their systems to other global systems so as to establish a link worldwide. Let us examine in brief the applications of IT in Tourism.

Global Distribution Systems

Global Distribution Systems (GDS) have evolved over the years and has played a major role in making online travel possible. A Computer Reservation System (CRS) is used to store and retrieve information and conduct transactions related to travel. They were originally developed by airlines, but it was later extended to travel agents as a sales channel. A functionality of CRS has been extended and what is known as the Global Distribution Systems came into existence. The major CRS operations that book and sell tickets to multiple airlines are known as GDS. Many airlines have opted to divest most of their holdings to Global Distribution Systems due to which many systems are now accessible to consumers through Internet gateways for hotels, car rental agencies, and other services as well as airline tickets. A traveller or a travel agent can chalk out an itinerary using a GDS which is a global system interconnecting airlines, hotels, travel agents, car rental companies, cruise liners etc. The four major Global Distribution Systems are AMADEUS, GALILEO, SABRE and WORLDSPAN. AMADEUS boasts of a market share of 31% and is followed by SABRE with 30% of the market, GALILEO with 26% and WORLDSPAN which has captured 12% of the market.

Today's GDS systems have the following capabilities

• Available and accessible 99.9% of the time
• Process up to 17,000 messages per second during peak time
• Operates on cutting edge enterprise systems architecture
• Enjoys response times of a fraction of a second
• Is capable of booking a multitude of transactions
• Can make itinerary changes up to the last minute and complete complex international routings to every country in the world
• Automates the time consuming and complex process of re-pricing airline tickets when itineraries change
• Permits customers to send e-mail and faxes without exiting from the system
• Allows customers to compare fares and availability in order to shop for the most convenient travel at the lowest cost
• Stores all data related to the tens of millions of travellers securely so that the customers receive the travel preferences they desire

On a given day a GDS can access

• Over a billion fare combinations
• More than 95% of the available seats worldwide
• More than 750 airlines
• More than 50,000 hotel properties
• Over 400 tour operators
• Nearly 30,000 car rental locations

GDS systems are capable of booking

• One way and roundtrip airline seats
• Hotel rooms
• Rental cars
• Tours
• Cruises
• Bus and rail tickets
• Insurance
• Limousines
• Event and theatre attractions
• Dining Reservations
• Itinerary Changes
• Complex international routings

E-Ticketing

An electronic ticket or e-ticket is a means by which a passenger or a group of passengers can ensure their seat in a commercial airline by booking over the internet. This greatly reduces the procedures associated with issusing a paper ticket, which consists of a number of copies. Both the airlines and the passenger are benefited by this form of ticketing. An image of the ticket is stored in the computer from which the customer can take a print out and board the plane directly if he or she is carrying no luggage. If there is luggage after obtaining the clearance the passenger can board the aircraft. The customer can request that a hardcopy confirmation be sent by postal mail, but it is not needed at the check-in desk. A confirmation number is assigned to the passenger, along with the flight number, date, departure location, and destination location. When checking in at the airport, the passenger simply presents positive identification. Then necessary boarding passes are issued, and the passenger can check luggage and proceed through security to the gate area.

The main advantage of e-ticketing is the fact that it reduces booking expense by eliminating the need for printing and mailing paper documents. Another advantage is that it eliminates the possibility of critical documents getting lost in the mail or being sent to the wrong address. It is estimated that globally about 25% of the passengers book their tickets online which has resulted in the booming of low cost fliers.

The Internet has provided a new economic environment to conduct business. E-commerce is a growing sector and many tourism businesses are involved in developing their internet services including traditional travel agents, tour operators, national tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other accommodation providers and car hire firms. This means of doing business is known as 'e-tourism', or 'tourism e-business'. The key differences from traditional markets are the speed at which information can be communicated, global accessibility and the minimal costs of establishing a business online.

Property Management Systems

As the term indicates, property management systems refer to systems which have been used world wide to manage and effectively control the various day to day and other procedures related to managing large properties. Even in Kerala, these systems are used in large scale.

The core functions which a PMS can handle are reservations, front office operations, some back office operations and some managerial functions. A PMS is commonly used for handling the accounting functions of the various departments in a Hotel. This is in addition to being the hub for all interconnectivity with other systems in the hotel. Just as a person, who is cut off from the rest of his colleagues during work a standalone computer is not of much use. Hence a networked environment is provided whereby a server can cater to the needs of the end-user who may be a manager to receptionist or a waiter. This is achieved by networking the systems and sharing of resources. Software may be developed to suit the needs of the hotel which may have a front end and a back end. A front end is user interface, through which data may be entered or information retrieved. The back end may consist of a RDBMS which acts as the storage hub. Queries and reports may be used to retrieve information. For example, if a guest wants to know details regarding tariffs during off season, a click of the mouse may be sufficient to retrieve information.

Virtual Reality Systems

Virtual reality is a relatively new area which is related to artificial intelligence and neural networks. Artificial intelligence is an area where technology has made rapid strides in recent years. Human beings have been blessed with intelligence which ranges from their ability to remember things to inventing gadgets and making life more meaningful. It goes without saying that human brain is an amazing and intricate organ which has till date not been surpassed by even the fastest super computer. It is doubtful if such thing will happen in future too. But artificial intelligence has paved pathways to new gadgets and robots which help man in potentially dangerous and intricate tasks.

Tourism has in addition to the natural attractions, theme parks, man made rides, simulations etc. Singapore, Disneyland etc house some of most fabulous man made wonders thanks to IT and its applications. Particularly theme parks and rides along with recreation of fantasies and dinosaurs have added mileage to tourist destinations.

Virtual Travel

With the ever increasing need to use the net, Tourism has entered a new era. Virtual travel has gained popularity and a tourist if he wishes can use the various tools and internet and sit at the comfort of his office or home and do a virtual travel. Earlier there used to armchair travelogue creators who used to design the show from articles and hearsays. But now travel writing has been simplified just because there is a plethora of information in CD's, brochures and on the net.

There are even virtual travel agencies on the net which offers a tour through its gallery and offers a great deal of information. Gone are the days when a guide used to take travelers for ride narrating several cock and bull stories and feeding the customers with false information. Virtual travellers are more informed and many of them do not even need an introduction to a destination which they plan to visit.

In addition to the virtual tour of the real world, artificially created virtual worlds are there, waiting to be explored. These sites offer a free package for a week which can be downloaded. After going through this demo, the user can see the real stuff, if he registers online and pays for it. This is a trend which is fast catching on. After all globalization has shrunk the world and it wouldn't be long time before new destinations in the cyber world comes up.

Travel Recommender Systems

Travel has become a part and parcel in the lives of human beings. Efforts from travel agencies and tour operators coupled with inputs from Governmental organizations have resulted in great changes which have eased the hardships placed on the traveller. The modern day traveller has a plethora of options to choose from when planning his trip. Travel Recommender Systems though in its infancy has established its utility value in travel planning. In the coming years, its importance as tool in aiding travel planning will be indispensable. A few recommender systems are available in the market that give the tour operator or the customer options to remove the intangibility associated with the product. Austria is one of the few countries which have introduced Recommender Systems to the travelling public and have found favourable response from the users. Recommending a travel plan consists of many aspects such as the destination type, location specific information, seasonal specific recommendations etc. All this has to be presented to the user in a customer friendly manner so that he or she can input the options to the system which in turn will suggest the most recommended travel plan. These systems use artificial intelligence and fall under the category of expert systems.

Geographic Information Systems

The usage of maps dates back to centuries. Man has been using maps for guidance and for locating places. With the advancement of computer technology and graphics, maps have been digitised and used for providing accurate and timely information to users. Databases have been combined with computer graphics in the area of GIS.

GIS is used to display and analyse spatial data which are linked to databases. This connection between spatial data and databases is the driving force behind the working of a GIS. Maps can be drawn from the database and data can be referenced from the maps. When the database is updated, the associated map also gets updated. GIS database include a wide variety of information including geographic, social, political, environmental and demographic data. GIS technology is a computer based data collection, storage and analysis tool that combines previously unrelated information into easily understood maps. A GIS can perform complicated analytical functions and present the results visually as maps, tables or graphs, allowing decision-makers to visually see the issues before them and then select the best course of action.

GIS finds wide applications in Tourism especially in mapping Tourist destinations, hotels etc. The end user can pin point a destination and even browse the hotel room in which he or she plans to stay.

Conclusion

On the whole it can be said that Information technology has left an indelible mark in the application area of Tourism and Travel. In the coming years, areas like Travel Recommender Systems, GIS, Space Tourism etc will gain popularity and will help in giving a new dimension to the travel and tourism sector. Kerala Tourism which has established its presence in the global market will bank on these applications to further propel its growth trajectory. The International market which is growing has been given a shot in the arm with introduction of IT and will stand to gain further from it.

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The Evolution of Computer Technology

Technology can refer to material objects of use to the humanity such as, machines, hardware or utensils. It also encompasses broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. This term can be applied either generally or specifically: like construction technology, medical technology and computer technology.

The use of technology by human race began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The pre-historic discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of food and the invention of the wheel helped humans in traveling and controlling their environment. Recent technological developments, including the printing press, the media, the telephone, and the internet have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact on a global scale.

Information technology and computers have attained a vital position in today's world which is turning to a global village. The field of computers is a vast sea and there are many features and options available to choose from. Internet remains a constant and rapidly growing source of information on a broader spectrum. Now people don't just use web browsers to gain information but can get any piece of required knowledge from any part of the world by just a few clicks on the web sites. As information is becoming much easier to access, the need of more web sites and knowledgeable sources is on the rise. New trends of web hosting, web publishing and content blogging are taking a more important place in the world of internet.

The term Information Technology was first used in November 1981, modernizing the outdated old phrase "data processing". IT covers a broad area and is not just the domain of science related professionals but even professionals from arts and aesthetics utilize the splendors of this newly hyped source.

The early general purpose computers were made in such a way that they could easily be reprogrammed to carry out different tasks which involved plugging of switches and rerouting wirings. A number of early software designs comprised of circuits and ensured that the wires didn't fuse. The necessity for convenience eventually allowed programmers to evolve and build basic punch-card systems. Even then, teams of technicians worked together to determine where holes were to be punched to appropriately determine change of function of the hardware of the computers.

Now software development programmers produce more complex applications by utilizing microprocessors, the cycle of more power full soft-ware and capable hardware with increasing amount of memory storage and processing powers.

Over the past decades, computing has become a model of technology usage that covers various services. These include office productivity applications to process and maintain documents and records, different web portals to view and share images videos and songs, social networking sites to interact with other net users across the globe and even net instant messaging services to communicate in real time. This list simply continues to grow.

Today, information technology forms the crux of modern society and development and at its core stands software development, steering entire operations by individuals or groups of challenging professionals.

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Computer Information Technology - What it is & Why it is Important

What is computer information technology? To begin, it's a good question-and quite frequently asked too. Basically, computer information technology (commonly referred to as "IT" within tech industries and the business world) is a term used to describe the design, creation, and maintenance of complex computer and networked computer systems. Many businesses and professionals use the term to also encompass the wide range of technology that surrounds the computer systems themselves too.

For example, computer information technology is often used to describe:

• Computer hardware
• Computer servers
• Computer networks and networking equipment
• Computer monitors
• Software and operating systems
• Printers
• Copy machines
• Fax machines
• Office phone systems
• Internet systems
• Cell phones
• Many additional types of technology and data management equipment

IT also represents the how all of these systems are used and how they inter-relate to one another at the same time.

In the Workplace: The IT Department

While it is not necessarily a rule, more often than not these days, a business's IT department will typically manage all of the office's technology needs, including everything from the procurement of computer and technology equipment to the installation and ongoing maintenance of the systems. In the modern data centered workplace environment we've come to expect today, ensuring the computer information technology backbone is operating effectively and efficiently has become absolutely mandatory to running a successful business or workplace operation.

Why Is Computer Information Technology So Important?

IT has become the lifeblood of how business is done. As our world continues to adapt more and more towards an information based society, managing the stream and storage of data and making access to data more and more reliable and easy to use is not just important from a profit standpoint alone-we've actually come to totally depend on technology 100% to make business possible.

In this type of environment, ensuring that every small "slice of the pie" operates and performs as it should is essential. Think of it much like setting up a chain of dominoes-if one piece of an organization's technology system goes down, it is certainly going to have an entire chain of cause and effect throughout the entire organization.

Information technology is so important because it requires thoughtful and knowledgeable planning and development to create sophisticated systems that work seamlessly with each other to produce an end result of transparent functionality that we rely on. It's almost like one of those things that we've just gotten used to-we've come to expect it to work flawlessly all of the time, only noticing it when something goes wrong.

This kind of operational transparency is usually the main goal of IT professionals. Making sure that data and technology systems work properly and dependably enables others to perform their duties without a hitch. Qualified IT professionals are always in high demand and generally well compensated for the services they provide.

It's safe to say that computer information technology really is what makes the world of technology go 'round!

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Why Companies Should Consider Leasing Computers and Technology

Many companies are not aware of the significant benefits related to acquisition financing in computers and technology segments. The proper term for this type of financing is ' Technology lifecycle management '. Most business owners simply consider the following question: 'Should I buy or lease my firms new computers and software and related products and services?'

Two old adages related to leasing still ring true when it comes to the technological aspect. That is that one should finance something and depreciates, and one should buy something that appreciates in value. Most business owners, and consumers as well know very well that computers depreciate in value. Systems we paid thousands of dollars for years ago are now hundreds of dollars. Walk into any ' big box ' retailer and see the dramatic moves in technology.

Business owners who finance technology demonstrate a higher level of cost effectiveness. The company wants to reap the benefits of the technology over the useful life of the asset, and, importantly, more evenly match the cash outflows with the benefits. Leasing and financing your technology allows you to stay ahead of the technology curve; that is to say you are always using the latest technology as it relates to your firms needs.

Businesses that lease and finance their technology needs are often working better within their capital budgets. Simply speaking they can buy more and buy smarter. Many companies that are larger in size have balance sheet issues and ROA (return on assets) issues that are compelling. They must stay within bank credit covenants and are measure often on their ability to generate income on the total level of assets being deployed in the company.

Lease financing allows those firms to address both of those issues. Companies can choose to employ an ' operating lease ' structure for their technology financing. This is more prevalent in larger firms, but works almost equally as well in small organizations. Operating leases are ' off balance sheet '. The firm adopts the stance of using technology, not owning technology. The lessor/lender owns the equipment, and has a stake in the residual value of the technology. The main benefit for the company is that the debt associated with the technology acquisition is not directly held on the balance sheet. This optimizes debt levels and profitability ratios.

At the end of those operating leases, which are usually 36 months long, the customer has the option of:

1. Returning the equipment
2. Buying the equipment ( not likely though )
3. Negotiating an extension of the financing for continued use of the computers, technology, etc.

Companies that have recently acquired computers and technology can in fact negotiate a' sale leaseback ' on those same assets. This financing strategy brings cash back into the company, as the firm has employed a leasing and financing strategy building on our above noted them - using technology, not owning technology.

In summary, the key benefits of computer and technology lease financing are:

* The company can stay ahead of the technology curve
* Computer leasing and financing has significant balance sheet and income statement benefits
* The firm has flexibility with respect to buying new product, returning existing technology, and generating cash flow for purchases already made

Many of the benefits we have discussed relate to leasing in general. However, technology and lease financing are very perfectly suited to the business financing strategy of leasing.

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Advancements in Computer Technology

With technology progressing as fast as it is at the present, it is a wonder we do not have a new mass-marketed gadget appearing every few minutes. Personal computers, once predicted to be owned by a mere handful of individuals, are everywhere nowadays. If you are a student a personal computer is virtually a necessity. Accompanying the ever-increasing popularity of the personal computer is a plethora of gadgets and technological advancements. Though it may not be every few minutes, it seems as though every couple of months we hear about a computer with more storage space or a new device that one can connect to their computer.

Some devices that appear on the market are either completely superfluous or not so accessible to the entirety of the population, whether it is because of their cost or their limited supply. The costly devices are reserved to those who can afford them, until some new gadget replaces them and the price of these machines decreases, much like any new technology that appears on the market. Those gadgets, which are unnecessary, are not overly practical and the market for these creations is comprised mainly of those with an affinity for such devices. Inventions like webcams, while they are certainly fun to play with, are essentially unnecessary as they have no bearing on the actual operation of the computer and are used largely for leisure computer activities.

The more purposeful advancements in computer technology revolve around those, which increase the computers ability to manage certain tasks and those, which increase the storage space of the computer. Many personal computer owners find themselves craving more space to store songs or various other files and often wishing that their computer were faster. Though many computers produced today have a excessive storage space, that is, it is nearly impossible to fill a personal computer to capacity, these types of advancements permit a much speedier and more efficient functioning computer.

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Why Input and Output Devices Are So Important in Information Technology

To use a computer, we must have some means of entering data into the computer for it to use in its computations. There are a wide variety of input devices, and we will mention only the most commonly used types. The input devices that you as a manager are most likely to use are a microcomputer keyboard and a mouse. In computation, these devices are generally called first-phase devices. In modern days, these devices are slowly getting replaced by some more smart devices, capable of inputting our instructions with touch or even human voices.

A terminal is a simpler device than a PC; it is designed strictly for input/output and does not incorporate a processor (CPU), or at least not a general-purpose processor. The terminal is connected to a computer via some type of telecommunication line. Most terminals consist of a keyboard for data entry and a monitor to show the user what has been entered and to display the output from the computer. Terminals are widely used by clerical personnel involved in online transaction processing. Special types of terminals are also in widespread use as computer input devices. Point-of-sale terminals are in use at most retail stores, and automatic teller machines (ATMs) are commonplace in the banking industry. Like the standard terminals described earlier, these special-purpose devices serve as both input and output devices, usually incorporating a small built-in printer to provide a hard-copy record of the transaction.

Voice input to computers is another input option, although the accuracy of speech recognition software is still less than perfect, with the best packages achieving recognition accuracy in the 95 to 99 percent range. With these numbers, speech recognition software is a productivity- enhancing tool for users with limited typing skills, disabilities, repetitive stress injuries from overusing a computer keyboard, or no time to do anything except dictate (such as medical doctors).

Some input methods read an original document (such as a typed report or a check or deposit slip) directly into the computer's memory. Check processing is handled this way in the United States through the magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) input method. Bank checks have the account information already printed using code type of numbers and a special magnetizable ink. After a check is cashed in any bank, the bank that cashed it records the amount of the check in magnetizable ink at the bottom of the check. Magnetic ink character reader is a kind of computer device which magnetizes the ink along with understanding the number. It is as well responsible for transmitting the data to the records of bank database.

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How Print And Apply Technology Can Help Maximize The Effectiveness Of Warehouse Automation

Anyone who has ever managed the operational procedures in a warehouse or order fulfillment space recognizes that distribution automation plays a critical role in efficiency, productivity, and overall success of the organization. Savvy COO and operations directors consistently strive to keep their warehouse automation procedures running at maximum capacity. As part of their distribution automation endeavors, many storeroom leaders employ the technology of print and apply solutions to ensure the best possible order fulfillment results.

While print and apply innovations have proven to be a premier resource in many warehouse automation approaches, some organizations are still employing dated, manual tactics within their shipping centers. Are you curious about print and apply techniques but unsure of how this particular strategy can help streamline your distribution automation process? Understanding some key features and benefits of this automated order fulfillment tactic can help determine if it's time to bring your organization into the new millennium and incorporate print and apply methods as part of a comprehensive order fulfillment plan.

Know The Basic Principles And Concepts Behind Print And Apply Label Technologies

Tired of manually executing shipping documentation? Finding that handwritten forms are often miswritten, misinterpreted and misdirected? A print and apply label system can offer your organization an ideal warehouse automation solution. The device itself takes inputted data and accurately produces a self-adhering sticker with all relevant shipping information. Once employed, this technology eliminates manually created packing and shipping tags. Using cutting edge technology, the system manages virtually every step of the shipping directive. From conveying and tracking to labeling and validating, this automated solution streamlines the entire process for each and every carton.

Employing an automated labeling system also delivers a host of benefits that simply can't be produced through manually enforced procedures. Some powerful models tout the ability to produce tags with double-sided printing, package weighing capabilities, and automated folding and tucking, not to mention inclusion of customer logos, pictures, graphics, and terms and conditions content for a thoroughly managed process from start to finish. When used as part of a comprehensive order fulfillment plan, these machines virtually eliminate any possibility of human rendered error.

Unmatched Accuracy And Performance For Maximum Operational Ability

Additionally, a quality print and apply device rendered from a reputable manufacturing automation organization provides unparalleled accuracy and performance capabilities when compared to manual shipping techniques. Only partner with a reputable vendor to ensure your organization receives a quality product. Some key features to look for include capabilities for scanning existing barcodes, continuous operation employing just one user, and a system output equivalency of 15 manually managed labeling stations. These functions will all help reduce overall man hours, minimize costs associated with necessary shipping materials, and make for the ultimate in cost conscious and efficient automated labeling systems.

It's easy to see why these powerful shipping devices have become a staple in many facilities. Best of all, the technology employed in a print and apply system can easily be assimilated with other automated techniques such as voice pick and pick to light solutions to ensure a seamless and efficient warehouse automation procedure in any organization.

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History of the Computer - Computers and Technology

The volume and use of computers in the world are so great, they have become difficult to ignore anymore. Computers appear to us in so many ways that many times, we fail to see them as they actually are. People associated with a computer when they purchased their morning coffee at the vending machine. As they drove themselves to work, the traffic lights that so often hampered us are controlled by computers in an attempt to speed the journey. Accept it or not, the computer has invaded our life.

The origins and roots of computers started out as many other inventions and technologies have in the past. They evolved from a relatively simple idea or plan designed to help perform functions easier and quicker. The first basic type of computers were designed to do just that; compute!. They performed basic math functions such as multiplication and division and displayed the results in a variety of methods. Some computers displayed results in a binary representation of electronic lamps. Binary denotes using only ones and zeros thus, lit lamps represented ones and unlit lamps represented zeros. The irony of this is that people needed to perform another mathematical function to translate binary to decimal to make it readable to the user.

One of the first computers was called ENIAC. It was a huge, monstrous size nearly that of a standard railroad car. It contained electronic tubes, heavy gauge wiring, angle-iron, and knife switches just to name a few of the components. It has become difficult to believe that computers have evolved into suitcase sized micro-computers of the 1990's.

Computers eventually evolved into less archaic looking devices near the end of the 1960's. Their size had been reduced to that of a small automobile and they were processing segments of information at faster rates than older models. Most computers at this time were termed "mainframes" due to the fact that many computers were linked together to perform a given function. The primary user of these types of computers were military agencies and large corporations such as Bell, AT&T, General Electric, and Boeing. Organizations such as these had the funds to afford such technologies. However, operation of these computers required extensive intelligence and manpower resources. The average person could not have fathomed trying to operate and use these million dollar processors.

The United States was attributed the title of pioneering the computer. It was not until the early 1970's that nations such as Japan and the United Kingdom started utilizing technology of their own for the development of the computer. This resulted in newer components and smaller sized computers. The use and operation of computers had developed into a form that people of average intelligence could handle and manipulate without to much ado. When the economies of other nations started to compete with the United States, the computer industry expanded at a great rate. Prices dropped dramatically and computers became more affordable to the average household.

Like the invention of the wheel, the computer is here to stay.The operation and use of computers in our present era of the 1990's has become so easy and simple that perhaps we may have taken too much for granted. Almost everything of use in society requires some form of training or education. Many people say that the predecessor to the computer was the typewriter. The typewriter definitely required training and experience in order to operate it at a usable and efficient level. Children are being taught basic computer skills in the classroom in order to prepare them for the future evolution of the computer age.

The history of computers started out about 2000 years ago, at the birth of the abacus, a wooden rack holding two horizontal wires with beads strung on them. When these beads are moved around, according to programming rules memorized by the user, all regular arithmetic problems can be done. Another important invention around the same time was the Astrolabe, used for navigation.

Blaise Pascal is usually credited for building the first digital computer in 1642. It added numbers entered with dials and was made to help his father, a tax collector. In 1671, Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz invented a computer that was built in 1694. It could add, and, after changing some things around, multiply. Leibnitz invented a special stopped gear mechanism for introducing the addend digits, and this is still being used.

The prototypes made by Pascal and Leibnitz were not used in many places, and considered weird until a little more than a century later, when Thomas of Colmar (A.K.A. Charles Xavier Thomas) created the first successful mechanical calculator that could add, subtract, multiply, and divide. A lot of improved desktop calculators by many inventors followed, so that by about 1890, the range of improvements included: Accumulation of partial results, storage and automatic reentry of past results (A memory function), and printing of the results. Each of these required manual installation. These improvements were mainly made for commercial users, and not for the needs of science.

While Thomas of Colmar was developing the desktop calculator, a series of very interesting developments in computers was started in Cambridge, England, by Charles Babbage (of which the computer store "Babbages" is named), a mathematics professor. In 1812, Babbage realized that many long calculations, especially those needed to make mathematical tables, were really a series of predictable actions that were constantly repeated. From this he suspected that it should be possible to do these automatically. He began to design an automatic mechanical calculating machine, which he called a difference engine. By 1822, he had a working model to demonstrate. Financial help from the British Government was attained and Babbage started fabrication of a difference engine in 1823. It was intended to be steam powered and fully automatic, including the printing of the resulting tables, and commanded by a fixed instruction program.

The difference engine, although having limited adaptability and applicability, was really a great advance. Babbage continued to work on it for the next 10 years, but in 1833 he lost interest because he thought he had a better idea; the construction of what would now be called a general purpose, fully program-controlled, automatic mechanical digital computer. Babbage called this idea an Analytical Engine. The ideas of this design showed a lot of foresight, although this couldn't be appreciated until a full century later.

The plans for this engine required an identical decimal computer operating on numbers of 50 decimal digits (or words) and having a storage capacity (memory) of 1,000 such digits. The built-in operations were supposed to include everything that a modern general - purpose computer would need, even the all important Conditional Control Transfer Capability that would allow commands to be executed in any order, not just the order in which they were programmed.

As people can see, it took quite a large amount of intelligence and fortitude to come to the 1990's style and use of computers. People have assumed that computers are a natural development in society and take them for granted. Just as people have learned to drive an automobile, it also takes skill and learning to utilize a computer.

Computers in society have become difficult to understand. Exactly what they consisted of and what actions they performed were highly dependent upon the type of computer. To say a person had a typical computer doesn't necessarily narrow down just what the capabilities of that computer was. Computer styles and types covered so many different functions and actions, that it was difficult to name them all. The original computers of the 1940's were easy to define their purpose when they were first invented. They primarily performed mathematical functions many times faster than any person could have calculated. However, the evolution of the computer had created many styles and types that were greatly dependent on a well defined purpose.

The computers of the 1990's roughly fell into three groups consisting of mainframes, networking units, and personal computers. Mainframe computers were extremely large sized modules and had the capabilities of processing and storing massive amounts of data in the form of numbers and words. Mainframes were the first types of computers developed in the 1940's. Users of these types of computers ranged from banking firms, large corporations and government agencies. They usually were very expensive in cost but designed to last at least five to ten years. They also required well educated and experienced manpower to be operated and maintained. Larry Wulforst, in his book Breakthrough to the Computer Age, describes the old mainframes of the 1940's compared to those of the 1990's by speculating, "...the contrast to the sound of the sputtering motor powering the first flights of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk and the roar of the mighty engines on a Cape Canaveral launching pad". End of part one.

Works Cited

Wulforst, Harry. Breakthrough to the Computer Age. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982.

Palferman, Jon and Doron Swade. The Dream Machine. London: BBC Books, 1991.

Campbell-Kelly, Martin and William Aspray. Computer, A History of the Information Machine. New York: BasicBooks, 1996.

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Using Technology in Industry - Computers, Touch Screens and Digital Signage on the Factory Floor

There is no getting away from technology they have altered our daily lives, changing the way we live and work. Traditionally devices like computers have only been sited in offices and homes but the advantage of using a processor to control industrial processes is obvious in that it will save money, reduce waste and improve efficiency.

However, computers are not designed to operate in dusty or wet conditions and neither do devices such as LCD displays or other digital signage devices like plasmas.

Industrial computers, touch screens and flat panel industrial TVs are on the market and while they are durable and reliable devices they are not very flexible. Industrial computers for instance are made from extremely reliable but older components with a typical industrial PC having less than a quarter of the processing power of a contemporary desktop.

There are alternative solutions though with standard devices such as computers, printers, LCD TV's, touch screen monitors and other display devices able to withstand the potentially harmful elements of the factory floor by being protected by an industrial computer enclosure or LCD enclosure or printer enclosure etc.

By using standard devices you can decide on the equipment your factory requires rather than buy equipment on the basis that it is the only available that will survive. Industrial computer cabinets and lcd enclosures will protect any standard device from the harsh elements of the factory floor ensuring it will last just as long as an industrial device but with an enclosure that when the computer, printer or LCD does finally fail (they all do eventually) - another off-the-shelf device can be slotted in within moments.

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5 Things to Know About Fanless Medical Computers

The reason information technology is such a success today is because of computers. The evolution of computers has helped mankind in ways more than one. Today, the most complicated work is done in a matter of few seconds, all thanks to the computer technology. We, humans have become totally dependent on computers because we use it everywhere. Computers have become an integral part of all sectors, public and private included and the medical sector is no different.

Actually, the introduction of computers in the medical sector has only made the health care facilities more efficient in fulfilling their duties. From storing data, to helping diagnosing the patients, medical PCs have come a long way to benefit the mankind. If you are a part of a health care facility and are looking to upgrade your infrastructure then considering fanless medical computers isn't a bad idea,

On a more serious note, if you are considering such PCs then here are 5 things you must know before buying computers for hospitals:

• Computers help storing in important data in a more expeditious manner. Maintaining registers for all information is a headache. Computers efficiently store data like patients' personal information, prescriptions, their cases or sickness, and the kind of medication prescribed to the patient. Also there is no difficulty in retrieving any information at any time.

• Medical computers can be used for the purpose of imaging (MRI, Ultrasound, and CT scan etc.) because it is crucial especially in the process of scanning. In this process of imaging hospitals use different types of special gadgets to click an image of our different organs and bones as per the requirement.

• Gone are the days, when doctors had to be present near the patient to perform any operations or any check-ups. Today in the age of this cutting-edge technology, operations have been made computerized. With the use of medical PCs, health care facilities are now using technology and modern methods of treatments, where the doctor doesn't has to be physically present. The doctors can perform their duties far from the patient.

• With the help of computers, internal diagnosis has also been made computerized. Some cases require the doctor to perform an internal diagnosis to catch the reason behind the patient's illness. This diagnosis also helps the doctor understand what the condition of their patients is. Doctors conduct internal diagnosis through computers so that they are sure of their patient's situation. Without such diagnosis, delay can happen in the treatment or wrong treatment may be given to the patient leading to serious consequences.

• Did you know that computers enable the doctors to provide electromagnetic treatments? Doctors can now treat their patients, suffering from minor medical problems with the help of fanless medical PCs. People having problems in their hair, skin, and eyes can get treated through the technology of laser.

Emphatically, it is a great idea to use computers in simplifying the workload in the health care facilities through performing an effective, noiseless operation.

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The Commercialization of Virtual Reality Computers and Technology

The rate or progress for Virtual Reality is indeed stunning. So too is the commercialization of products, services and potential applications. For instance researchers, teachers, politicians and innovators are always stacked with projects that need a Virtual Reality Technicians skill sets to the audience, customer or funding groups better visualize.

Of course as things move forward much faster standardization is also coming to a head. Many VR consultants and leading edge thinkers speak of granularity, verbs and software programming methodologies, but none are completely certain that is how things will work in the future in VR, yet we all see this is the push. It is amazing all the competing VR standards, theories and directions the market place is working with now. It is pretty insightful and although 4 years old now is pretty much on the money.

One of the reasons I make this statement is because someone mentioned in an article about the slicing of food on the kitchen in virtual reality and the sound of the knife in EOX (basically that is surround-a-sound) and the granularity (individual animated pixels) dividing the object and yes all that is good for action sequences, explosions, car crashes in video games, VR Life II type things and such, or simulators for training, but there is an issue with combinations of multiple scenarios, with AI and the size of the program, current bandwidth, storage devices, etc.

We can talk all about the future as the VR Technicians see it and we can discuss all the applications for Government, Military, Business, Healthcare, Earth Sciences, Space, Training, Psychology, Sports, Sex, Politics, Distance Learning, Sales or V-travel and yet in the end a standard is needed so that the theories, methods and philosophies can all be on the same page to move the ball down the field and attract the capital needed to bring the VR World into a blurred reality with the real world and to make a profit in doing so. ROI is what the real world is about.

We must never forget that as we create the future Utopia in Virtual Reality. I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.

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How Computers Benefit the Workplace

Today, computers are having a great impact on many areas in the workplace. When it comes to technology and its impact on business operations, job tasks have become much faster and more automated allowing businesses to streamline operations and boost profits. Because of technological advancements in computer technology, the workplace has greatly benefited.

The following lists the benefits of using computers in the workplace:

Create New Jobs: With computer technology now becoming an essential part of business operations, new jobs have now been created to manage these systems. Many large businesses have IT professionals on staff. Smaller businesses can use remote computer technicians to maintain their computer systems.

Improved Communications: Now, businesses are able to communicate much faster. For instance, email is now the preferred way to communicate within a company and communicating with others such as clients, suppliers, customers...etc. Emails are not only quick but also immediate. There are no disruptions such as when the phone rings. Computers can also be used for scheduling business events and meetings.

Improved Customer Relations: Today, more businesses are realizing the need to maintain good customer relations. Businesses now have access to computerized call centers that allow customers to reach the appropriate business department when they have a question or concern. There is also voice mailbox technology that eliminates the need for message taking. Computers help customers quickly and efficiently get their concerns heard which reduces instances of frustrated and dissatisfied customers.

Improved Business Operations: Computers now allow businesses to store and manage such data as customer information, inventory, sales records, and other information essential to the business. The business can access information anytime of the day or night for quick retrieval and the data is secure. It allows businesses to keep up-to-date in real time about the business activities. As well, businesses are now able to use the internet to sell their products and services which generated more revenue and expand their customer base. The order process is entirely automated and allows the buyer to order online without involving a salesperson.

Automated Production: Today, computer technology has allowed products to be built faster. Computers allows for repetitive processing in large scale production such as using robotic devices to build products.

Improved File Management: In the old days, businesses use to have stacks of files and other documents. Now papers can be scanned and stored on the computer allowing for easier storage and access.

Improved Accounting: Today, businesses are able to keep better records for financial accounting which eliminates hours of repetitive calculations. Spreadsheet and other financial software programs have become essential to running a business. Data entry is much easier and more accurate.

More Productive and Satisfied Employees: Because of the development and expansion of the internet, employees have access to a wealth of information. As well, the internet allows employees to stay connected to the business wherever they are in the world. Employees can also make scheduling changes in an instant allowing for improved work flexibility.

The impact of computers in the workplace has greatly benefited businesses. Now, businesses can reach global customers, improve business efficiency, and generate more profits. When setting up a computer network and workstation, businesses have to take great care in the systems they use and the computer parts they acquire such as: computer software, computer hardware, sound cards, computer memory, computer accessories, video cards, power supply, and motherboards. Today, computers have changed how companies do business for the better.

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Google Glass: One of the Latest Advancements in Computer Technology

Computers and technology are advancing at an ever-increasing pace. What was new a year ago is now outdated, and the futuristic innovations to come really don't seem all that far off. Tablets and smartphones brought touch interactivity to the masses, but now wearable, voice-activated technology is pushing the limits of what we can do with a machine, both in terms of computing power and size. If you haven't yet heard of Google Glass, prepare to reconsider what you think a computer is, and prepare to be amazed at what this latest innovation can do.

What is Google Glass?

Google Glass is a computer that you wear like eyeglasses. Like a smartphone or tablet, it can connect you to just about anything and anyone. However, unlike iOS or Android technology, Google Glass offers hands-free, voice-activated interactivity. If you're bothered by people always looking down at their mobile devices, or if you've found yourself wanting to use your mobile device but needing to look elsewhere, Google Glass solves this problem by putting a computer display right where your eye is. It sounds incredibly futuristic and impossible, but it's true: with Google Glass, your screen is wherever you look, allowing users to interact with their computer and the world around them at the same time.

What kinds of things can be done with this computer technology?

With the simple audio signal of, "OK Glass" followed by a basic command, you can essentially have Google Glass do anything you would have your smartphone or tablet do. You can send and receive messages, of course, but you can also ask Glass to take a photo or record a video, look up information, live video chat with anyone else who has a mobile device (and a Google account, naturally), translate your voice, get turn-by-turn directions, and much more. The technology is still fairly new, so it's a safe bet to say that as more users and programmers get their hands on it, more features will be developed.

Is this the future of computers and technology?

It's always hard to predict the future. However, it is probably safe to say that there will be a market for wearable computers like Google Glass in the coming years. For one thing, it solves the problem of everyone always looking down and interacting with a smartphone or tablet; eye contact has become scarce in recent years because of our dependence on our devices. Using a machine like Google Glass allows for natural interaction with other people. Also, wearable technology like Glass is small and light, which seems to be the trend in how our interactive devices are improving: thinner, more portable, less boxy. Another thing to consider is that throughout recent history, when people have imagined the future of computers, they have often imagined a voice-controlled machine responding to our commands. That's exactly what Google Glass does: the user tells it to do something, and it responds accordingly. It's not a robot companion, per se, but the voice activation feels like a natural evolution of technology like Apple's Siri for iOS. For these reasons and more, it's a good bet that more and more people will be using wearable computer devices like Google Glass in the coming years.

Is this technology available to the average person?

Well, yes and no. Currently, in order to get your hands on Google Glass, you have to justify to the company why you are worthy. Called the Glass Explorers program, Google's intention is to get their product, which is still technically in a beta version, into the hands of people who will use it in transformative, creative, and influential way that many other people will see. So far, Glass has been offered to teachers, athletes, scientists, and others. Recently, Google has extended a wave of additional invitations to more people, but it's not for a free device. The current price is $1500 - certainly reasonable for a powerful machine, but still expensive, and certainly more than the average smartphone or tablet. As with most technology, though, it is expected that within the next few years, Google Glass will become more affordable, allowing more people to own one of their own.

Technology like Google Glass is remarkable. It allows us to reflect on how far our computers have advanced in recent years and how it is becoming closer to our childhood dreams of a Jetsons-like future. In recent weeks, Google has upgraded their prototype, and now Glass has more options: it is available in several colors, and with a quick modification, it can work with sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses. The device's durability has also been improved; unlike a pair of store-bought glasses, Google Glass does not break or warp easily. If you get the opportunity to try on Google Glass for yourself, take it. You'll be amazed at how much you can do with a device that is almost entirely hands-free.

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Do you know that Google Glasses is one of the most advance technology in Computer and Technology field? It is a computer that you wear like eyeglasses. Like a smartphone or tablet, it can connect you to just about anything and anyone. It sounds incredibly futuristic and impossible, but it's true: with Google Glass, your screen is wherever you look, allowing users to interact with their computer and the world around them at the same time. With the simple audio signal of, "OK Glass" followed by a basic command, you can essentially have it do anything you would have your smartphone or tablet do. Moreover, it does not break or warp easily. If you get the opportunity to try on Google Glass for yourself, take it. You'll be amazed at how much you can do with a device that is almost entirely hands-free.

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Computer Technology and Progress

In the late 1940's scientists developed the first machines that could store and use encoded instructions or programs. In the beginning the users performing a variety of computations had to rewrite the basic hardware of the computers. Later on the innovations dramatically changed and increased the flexibility and usefulness of computers. Instead, they could simply direct the computer to perform one of the functions that it had stored in its memory.

As computers grew more powerful and the tasks they performed grew more complex, computer experts and scientists developed more complex sets of instructions that are executed automatically by the computers.

Advances in computer technology have made greater efficiencies of processing possible with out the need of manual operators. Most modern computers, particularly the personal computers are made and developed in a manner that they serve general purpose and that feature a high degree of programming flexibility.

As the computer technology has many diversified sub fields there are different roles defined for different sets of action and activities which cover the core technology of computing. The task of adapting an application program designed to run on one operating system to another computer system is often technically complex, and costly.

In recent years, software developers have developed programs to allow users to move files from one application program to another. Still the problem of compatibility between applications, programs and operating systems remains a major concern in the computer technology and software industry.

The major boost to the Information technology was due to the ever growing popularity of internet utility, which with the help of interactive support of web browsing really encompasses every aspect of toady's life. Internet has gained such a positive boost and response in the modern day living that almost every thing seems related to it. The new television services and high dimension video, audio facilities are giving it more popularity with the common people.

The computer technology is proving as a necessity in the coming years and surely is one of the great means of entertainment; a single magical box which has almost every available communication service contained in it.

The web has become a mass media phenomenon. With the development of web browsers the personal computers have gained the ability to access a sea of information on the web from the millions of websites. Internet has become a transaction medium for most electronic commerce and it is one emerging field which has lot of potential. It gives the users a lot of freedom and convenience in making transactions with various vendors from the safety of their homes or offices.

Computer technology has created a lot of job openings for professionals as well as non technical people; free lance web portals are also very well known and active contributors in providing experts and required workforce to the relevant fields from across the globe.

The technological change in the field of computers is helping the mankind in many ways; starting from the basic household to the technical levels of expertise, the computer technology is really covering all the aspects. The prompt access to information pertaining to any field or subject is now in the reach of average person due to the popularity and the user friendly nature of the internet.

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Information Technology and the Global Village

The advancement in technology has certainly had a major effect on the lives of many. This world is becoming a global village and distances no longer a problem. Communications and mass information is just a few clicks away; thanks to the computer related technology, more specifically the utility of internet, which is a part of the information technology.

Social networking websites and chat related applications are now presenting quite a number of advantages to the users. They reduce distances between the users and help them connect with relatives and friends from all over the world. The aim of any social networking site is to make the application and utility user friendly.

With the technological changes and new developments occurring every day, internet users no longer have to face the problems online that they had to face lately due to technical glitches, which resulted in frustration. Now the users no longer have to rummage through heaps of messages to access a particular conversation or read at hyperactive speeds just to keep in touch with the discussion on hand. The systems have become more streamlined and responsive and thus more convenient to the users.

This constant and rapid change in web technology has opened many windows of opportunity for both the users and the developers. The users now have more options to switch to and the developers have to work to develop newer, better, efficient and easy to use portals.

In its early days, E-commerce existed simply as a form of facilitation for commercial and financial transactions. It is one of the few things that have changed with the passage of time. This historic turning of e-commerce occurred about three decades ago.

Technologies such as electronic data exchange and electronic funds transfer have been introduced and they had a revolutionary effect because these allowed the businesses to communicate the commercial documents such as the basics of purchase orders and invoices via electronic network systems securely. The growth of telephonic banking services, credit card transactions and automated teller machines has added a new dimension to e-commerce. There are still innumerable aspects of business and other related issues that are growing as per the users need and the information technology is providing a highly efficient and secure platform to them.

Electronic payment systems have become the engine for almost all online transactions. The major electronic payment systems that govern current online transactions are credit card processing systems and electronic payment gateways. The electronic payment gateways are the companies that facilitate financial transactions online by authenticating credit cards and online bank accounts authorizing certain transactions. They basically form the virtual connectivity between merchant's website and the credit card companies; this sure reduces the hassle of long bank queues and offer purchasing options when ever and where ever any one pleases to have these while utilizing the splendors of computer technology.

The information technology has come a long way and is ever evolving. It has truly made the world a global village.

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Pros and Cons of LCD-Led TV Technology

For the longest time in history, the regular consumer market has thought of screens that are as flat as wall paintings were just the stuff of popular science fiction. As we entered the 21st century however, technology did eventually prove that "wall-painting" screens were possible, with the development of LCD technology.

Today, LCD technology is what defines the mainstream HDTV market today. It is in fact the modern screen technology that is in primary use, despite the presence of other types of digital display technologies. In this article, we shall discuss the basics of this technology, and briefly discuss every firsthand bit of knowledge that you may need to know about these kinds of HDTV's.

How LCD Technology Works

LCD stands for liquid crystal display. It is basically an electronic visual display technology that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals. Each pixel inside an LCD is subject to the differing electric signal fed by two transparent electrodes. When light passes through the modified liquid crystal screen, it displays a specific image according the electronic signal that was fed to it.

While it is able to produce images by altering the light that passes through or strikes on it, it is incapable of producing light itself, requiring a backlight for the images to be seen in proper detail. The most commonly used backlighting are fluorescent lamps, although production of these types of LCD screens are limited due to the toxicity of mercury, a key ingredient of fluorescent lighting. The development of LCD backlighting today is currently heading towards the use of LED lighting, allowing the screens to be a lot thinner and more energy efficient while having no direct hazard to the environment.

Several developments have been made to LCD screens over the years. The most prominent would perhaps be the introduction of the IPS (in-plane switching) panel technology by Hitachi, which addressed the problems of low-quality color reproduction and very short viewing angles. Another example is the TFT (thin-film-transistor) technology, which solves the issue of color and contrast problems of early color LCD screens.

Advantages of LCD HDTV's

Most of the advantages of LCD HDTV are centered on its overall efficiency, and not its peak display performance. What it offers in the entire package, whether it is economic or technical is what makes it an attractive buy for a few consumers, although specifically speaking these can be enumerated into several points:

• It is basically the cheapest kind of HDTV that you will ever find. As mentioned earlier, LCD is the standard mainstream screen technology today. Even with the slightly more expensive LED-backlit LCD screens, you can still save a lot of money than buying, let's say, an energy hungry plasma screen.


• Has a higher native resolution due to having more pixels per unit area. This greatly helps if you want to preserve the sharp quality of images and videos while viewing them.


• Has a very low power consumption rate. LCD's, especially the LED-backlit ones are usually considered as the most eco-friendly HDTV's when it comes to energy cost.


• Quite lighter compared to other mainstream types of HDTV's. LCD technology doesn't need that much hardware, and again being LED-backlit helps a lot. The only screen technology that beats it in this category is the new OLED display technology.

Disadvantages of LCD HDTV's

Of course, like any other piece of technology, LCD HDTV's also suffer from a number of disadvantages, just like:

• It is not very efficient at producing black and gray color. Well, they can, but other screen technologies are far better than LCD. This is because of the backlighting still leaking out a certain degree of illumination at the dark parts.


• It comparatively still has limited viewing angles. LCD screens have improved A WHOLE LOT over the years when it comes to viewing angles. However they are still a bit inferior to other screen technologies, which could still provide clear images at a viewing angle almost 90 degrees from the front.


• Picture quality is good, but never great. This is another comparative disadvantage, and this time it centers on its lower contrast compared to other screen technologies.

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The Effects of New Technology in Human Lives

New technology impacts our daily lives in every field, from the cars we drive, cell phones we use, computers and networks we access and power we consume! In fact humans have always been greatly affected with the developments in new technology. However, nowadays new information technology is a bit more complex with cloud computing, new methods of security and data encryption!

It's a universal fact that new information technology not only benefits programmers, database managers, hardware engineers and network analysts but it also benefits the common user as well. New information technology was developed in 1940's and 1950's for the better working of military and universities.

There is a whole generation of kids now who are growing up not knowing what was before the internet and the cell phone. This new technology to the older generation is novice and unique in their lives. New science and technology offers breakthroughs in our life times and our children's lifetimes that will significantly impact the world in which we live. It is believed that new medical science and technology will be able to cure cancer, HIV-AIDS and even the common cold! New medical technology is being continuously developed, from clinical trials for pharmaceuticals to robotics for complex surgery!

New science and technology may also one day lead to mainstream alternative fuel vehicles, space travel for civilians, virtual reality conferences, a worldwide network of personal wireless electronics, data-transmission at the speed of thought, reversal of global warming and too many other innovations to mention. Latest research in computer science is not limited to medical, business, gadget, IT, space, education, etc. But it will mean better health, more knowledge and more power at our finger-tips.

Some of the other hot topics in new research technology include environment and renewable energy, space science, electronics, stem-cell investigations and many others. All these developments in human lives is wholly credited to the amazing invention of computers! The computer application is used and acknowledged worldwide. New models of computers are emerging daily, having different features, unique shapes and attractive designs.

Whether a new or used computer, it occupies a prominent place in our lives. Used and cheap computers are available in the market for the benefits of students and professionals, working mothers or for home-based jobs, from businesses to medicine, from education to aviation, from government departments to the corporate trading world, these used computers and refurbished laptops are performing amazing tasks! Cheap computers and refurbished laptops are available at very affordable rates to help students and young professionals to pursue their career.

Business technology is developing everyday to help companies get an edge on their competition as well as bring more engaging products and services into the market place. But it must be realized that as new business technology will lead to more productivity, it will also create more competition.

New technology, in years past, may have been inventing the wheel, the telescope, the printing press or the first steam-driven car. But it cannot be denied that new technology has driven societies towards greater health, wealth, security and well-being!

The Author Kathy Fernandes is a free-lance writer writing in local newspapers and magazines covering topics like cheap computer, refurbished laptops and technology.

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Latest and New Computer Technology News

Technology has seeped into every aspect of our lives today. And to keep pace with the latest emerging technology is becoming more and more important in today's scenario. If you are in the information technology field, you have have to be aware of the latest trends in technology. To be in the mainstream means to keep an eye on the each and every news related to technology. Whether it is Linux, Solaris or Windows operating system, or it is a complex technology like virtualization, you have to have a clear understanding of every emerging technology. Articles on new technology and news about latest technology can help one to make his way into the complex maze of new computer technology. Every other day an IT giant releases a new patch of software and every new fortnight a new software is released based on a radically new technology. The latest technology buzz like Microsoft Lucidtouch, Sun Solaris have become must know technology terms.

Some of the latest technologies that are going to revolutionize their respective field are

1.) Taptu: Looking for a search engine for your iPhone that is touch friendly and allows to search the web with ease? Taptu may be the answer. Taptu is a mobile search engine that just released its iPhone version that can be downloaded from Apple App Store for free.The new search engine is user friendly and quick. According to Taptu blog, it has more than 3 million webpages currently in its index.

2.) Opera Unite: Opera has launched a new technology that can turn your PC into a personal web server running inside Opera web browser. That server can be used to share everything from files to music with other computers on the web without the need of 3rd party applications. Named Opera Unite, the technology has just been released and promises to make your computer more that just a dumb terminal.

These are just two of the numerous technologies coming our way at the speed of light.

Computer technology is a constantly changing field. New innovations happen everyday. To keep yourself up to date with latest computer technology news visit the link. Author Vijay Agarwal

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