A computer network is an interconnection of two or more computers with the aim of sharing resources and communication. Computer network components are devices that kames up the network to enable it to achieve its objective of sharing and communication. Networking components include hardware, software, and protocols components that facilitate interconnection. Hardware networking components are…
The intel turbo boost technology is developed for intel processors that enable processors to automatically increase the clock frequency of the CPU. When a computer is working on less CPU-intense operations it operates at low frequency. However, when the task is more CPU demanding then turbo boost technology increases the frequency to cater to the…
A Blu-ray disc (BD) is a type of optical disc that was designed for the storage of high-definition video and huge data compared to a standard DVD. It gets its name Blu from the blue-violet laser light that it uses to read and write data. The blue laser light allows for high-capacity storage and better…
Computer maintenance and repair tools can either be hardware or software. Hardware tools are physical pieces of equipment like screwdrivers that are used to repair the physical components of the computer. Software maintenance tools on the other side are used to maintain and repair programs parts of the system. The main computer hardware maintenance tools…
An optical mark reader (OMR) also known as optical mark recognization is an input device used to scan and read marks made by pencil or pen. It consists of a scanner that scans a filled form to detect which option is marked. OMRs are used in applications such as multiple-choice tests, surveys, voting systems, and…
A personal computer (PC) is a microcomputer that is compact, portable, effective, and reliable for use by a single person. They are mostly multiprogramming single-user types of systems. Personal computers have small screens that allow use by only one person comfortably. They are versatile devices that can be used in a variety of tasks for…
Computer networks can be implemented using peer-to-peer and client-server architecture depending on the user requirement. The main difference between peer-to-peer and client-server is that in the client-server we have one computer that supervises and serves other computers with the requests. While on peer-to-peer no computer acts as a supervisor but they work on the same…
With so many servers that can be used for small businesses, it can be tasking trying to choose one among them. In this article, we are going to help you make the right decision for your small business by getting the best server that will help grow your business. For a server computer, you need…
A server operating system is a type of OS that is used to manage and control the operations of a server computer. It is also known as a network operating system (NOS). The OS provides the necessary functions that allow the server computer to manage files, applications, security, devices, and users within a network. They…
A computer server is a computer system or program that manages and controls access to a network’s centralized resources. The server includes hardware, software, and data that is stored on them. They are powerful computers that can serve multiple clients simultaneously. The server computers are used for different purposes and functions. They include database storage,…