...P1 - Explain the impact of computer games on society Playing computer games has its benefits and its drawbacks. It is extremely important to highlight both of these aspects due to the hundreds of millions of people and children who play them. In this report, we will explain four benefits and four drawbacks of playing computer games. Benefits Social connection The majority of computer games in the modern day allow for gamers to be involved in multi-person play, whether this is with people present in the same room or people all around the world which are connected online. This means that playing computer games is an extremely popular social activity, and one which is discussed among gamers among themselves. If somebody doesn’t play computer games, they might find themselves left out of the conversation. This is definitely not a bad thing, and does not mean that everybody has to play computer games; it just shows how popular computer games are as a social activity. Having friends online can help people deal with daily struggles in their life, which is why the social connection is one of the most important benefits of playing computer games. Better vision Playing computer games can vastly improve one’s visual skills, including eye-to-hand co-ordination and improved reaction times. Also, gamers will learn to think fast in pressured situations. All these are skills which can be used in everyday life. Research has been carried out on older drivers, which concluded that playing...
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...that Dirt Bikes could benefit greatly from internet tools and technology. With the right set of internet tools Dirt Bikes will be able to communicate more efficiently with each other as well as vendors, customers, and others in the industry. In addition to the right set of internet tools Dirt Bikes will also benefit from some changes to the way that they collect and manage their company data. While not specifically an internet tool the first place to start I think is to get the company set up with a local area network. By having a network file server or one computer in the office dedicated as a file server and having it linked to the other computers in the office, management and employees will have an easier time accessing and sharing company data. Additionally having all of the company data stored in one place will make generating reports easier as well as other tasks such as payroll and ordering parts or supplies from their various venders. Having their computers set up on a network will also enable Dirt Bikes to share equipment such as printers. The tools that Dirt Bikes will need in order to set up the network are The network server or computer to be designated as a network server, software such as the windows server 2008 operating system, network interfaces, connection medium, and a network switch or hub. A router will also be needed in order to connect to the internet. The network interface is done through a network interface card which most computers now days include or...
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...following solutions: Since the Dirt Bikes organization already provides Internet access to all employees who use desktop computers, it would be beneficial to create a private network by using the existing network infrastructure paired up with Internet connectivity standards and software developed for the World Wide Web (WWW). According to Laudon and Laudon (2009), Internet networking standards and Web technology used to create private networks are called intranets. An intranet is private and secure and is protected by a firewall which prevents unauthorized individuals from entering the network. Intranet software technology and that of the WWW is the same. Having quick access to accurate information can be vital to a sales and marketing department. The sales and marketing department could benefit from using an intranet by being able to look up sales reports, product information, marketing analysis, and researching competitors are just one click away. The human resources department could benefit from having an intranet because they could eliminate using large amounts of paper. The human resources department could upload employee handbooks, benefits information, job listings and applications, newsletters, and new employee interactive training, as well as other information that would save paper costs. The manufacturing and production departments could benefit from using an intranet to help coordinate, maintain, and publish production schedules. The intranet can manage inventory...
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...Kerschen DeVry University Formal Report “I have great news for you, Ray Everson. After doing research, I'm glad to inform you on a great decision on what career to choose. You came to the right person when you stated that you was looking for a career. I'm sure this will help.” Table of Contents * Introductory Section p.1 * Computer Engineering p.2 * Team-Orientation p.2 * Education p.2 * Salary p.2 * Location p.3 * Benefits p.3 * Computer Software p.4 * Team-Orientation p.4 * Education p.4 * Salary p.5 * Location p.5 * Benefits p.5 * Conclusion and Recommendation p.6 * Appendix p.7 * Words Cited p.7 * Client Interview p.8 Introductory Section Introduction On October 6, 2011, Ray Everson came in today with the intentions of starting a new career. He was thinking about joining either a CET (Computer Electronics) or a CIS (Computer Software) career. We came to an agreement that I would write an analytical report on his two career options Purpose, Scope and Limitations My purpose is to be able to derive information from different creditable sources and provide a recommendation based on Ray's questionnaire answers. Due to the fact that I only have one week to do this...
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...new healthcare information and make career advances without having to go into the classroom. Since healthcare is changing everyday, it is not always fesible to get time off of work to learn new information. According to article entitled Benefits, Barriers, and Intentions/Desires of Nurses Related to Distance Learning in Rural Island Communities, “The key benefit of the use of distance learning and new information technologies in practice and education is to provide a "flexible quality education" that allows nurses to continue to work, raise families, and live in their home communities” (Charles & Mamary, 2002 ; Hall & Fabayo, 2006 ; Kooker, Itano, & Okimoto, 2000 ). Although online learning is made to be flexible, sometimes some of the benefits can also prove to be challenges. Having a family can sometimes make it very difficult to find time to do your school work. To help with this challenge, once my schedule is received for the week I should make a schedule with reasonable times set aside to study and complete assignments while also setting aside time for family matters all while trying my best to stick to my schedule keeping in mind that sometimes with having a family unexpected things arise which could alter my schedule. Secondly working while in school can be a challenge. Sometimes unexpected overtime comes up which may alter your study schedule. There is not really much that you can do when having to work unexpected overtime due to a medical emergencies at...
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...economy. In order for this organization to effectively communicate and obtain information efficiently, I will evaluate Dirt Bike’s problems and will provide recommended solutions on what type of Internet tools and technology would be beneficial to both the employees and the organization. An intranet system will be discussed. Two other Internet tools will be introduced to the organization that would be beneficial if utilized. The benefits of wireless technology will be discussed and the impact it would have on the Dirt Bikes organization. A comparison of costs between wireless and wired networks is also included for management’s review. It reveals the benefits of a wireless network. It will also show that installing a wireless network is much cheaper than the installation of a wired network. Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes Recommendations After evaluating the Dirt Bikes organization, I recommend the following solutions: Since the Dirt Bikes organization already provides Internet access to all employees who use desktop computers, it would be beneficial to create a private network by using the existing network infrastructure paired up with Internet connectivity standards and software developed for the World Wide Web (WWW). According to Laudon and Laudon (2009), Internet networking standards and Web technology used to create private networks are called intranets. An intranet is private and secure and is protected by a...
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...an essential part of this process. As there are huge benefits obtained from technology there have also been issues that have derived from it, such as ethical ones. Several acts have been established in order to have the ability to control those pitfalls identified. Mankind has acknowledged that technology is an ideal part of our work lives as well as our personal lives and has been able to identify and establish boundaries within these to ensure the overall protection of one. CHANGE There was a time in which in order to send another person a memo or a letter it was sent by transporting it with a carriage and horse, patiently one would await a response from the other party which could at times take weeks or months depending on how far the other party was. That changed when motorized vehicles were invented, it was now faster to send and receive those responses, and one would still patiently await the other’s response. We then had airplanes a much faster method of transporting our said information. Nowadays, there is no such thing as waiting patiently for a response! We have electronic mail! With which as soon as we hit the “send” button we expect a reply, within a few minutes of waiting one grows impatient. Technology has allowed to be in touch with one another across the globe in a simultaneous and immediate manner in the same way it has been an enabler to have expectations of immediate responses. BENEFITS AND ISSUES The evolvement of information technology...
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...The operating system that we use on our computers is the most important program that we have. Every computer used for home or business must have an operating system to run other programs. They perform basic tasks and recognize the input from the keyboard and output to the display screen. They keep track of files stored on your computer and control disk drives and printers. (Beal, N.D) There are five basic functions of an operating system. They are: * Booting the computer * Performing basic computer tasks like the mouse and keyboard * Provides a user interface such as a command line or a graphical user interface * Handles system resources such as a computer’s memory * Provides file management which is the way the operating system manipulates, stores, finds and saves data (N.A., N.D.) The difference between Windows, Linux and Mac OS is that windows is designed to run on PC’s. All three are operating systems, but the internal architectures are different in each. And PC’s are very inexpensive for a basic model. (Sinoun, 2011) The Windows operating system is pretty versatile, and can be installed on PCs having variable amounts of resources. There are versions of Windows that can be installed on PCs having as little resource as 233 MHz processor and 64 MB RAM. Windows users get good choices for their operating systems, based on the system resources they have. An even greater benefit of Windows users is the user-friendliness of the operating system. The graphical...
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...be used to make the Party Plates organization more efficient. This is a proposal to incorporate the use of Wi-Fi and laptops into our business. Incorporating Wi-Fi and laptops into our business will enable employees, vendors, and upper management to work faster and be more efficient. Wi-Fi is the method for wirelessly connecting to the internet. Wi-Fi can be used in our departments along with laptop computers to take orders, track inventory, or process orders without being tied to a desk computer. The laptops can be moved around in the building and will still have access to the internet. Upper level management can also benefit by having the wireless connection anywhere in the building. The pros Party Plates will run a much more efficient, competitive, and organized business by utilizing laptops and Wi-Fi in our organization. Laptops offer employees a chance to take the office with them wherever they may go. Benefits of laptops in meetings are: effective way to take and save notes, the ability to access a file instantly, login to the corporate intranet and instant message a question to another employee. Laptops present employees mobility and organization that desktops cannot reciprocate. Wi-Fi allows employees to access the web anywhere, allowing for instant access whenever it is needed. This service isn’t only...
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...upgrading my computer software, I generally believe that it would be best for the company and its current employees to invest in the computer upgrade. With each choice requiring the same extent of security, there are some additional elements that must be taken into consideration. I will have to make decisions concerning the company’s benefits of an additional member of staff, and compare the need and value of a mainframe upgrade opportunity. To upgrade the computer system it will cost the company a onetime payment, offering the company longevity benefits. The upgrade will add bookkeeping skills that an employee may not be equipped with for the same price, but the cost of an employee has to be paid weekly, or biweekly at an ongoing pace. The computer won’t get tired, don’t need lunch, can be depended on, don’t come with any attitude and won’t add a distraction. With a simple comparison the computer seems to be a smarter choice in this case. The computer may be utilized as a marketing device and may offer benefits to that section also it will add to the company’s general business procedure. This may result in the current employees becoming more useful with the added innovative computer utensils. This would prevent me from having the need to hire another employee for that department. The company is more valuable with the added equipment and does not add an increase in value that comes with hiring another employee. To conclude, I would select to upgrade the company’s computer equipment...
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...software applications that are required to operate the entire enterprise. • Service perspective is defined as providing the foundation for serving customers, working with vendors, and managing internal firm business processes. In this sense, IT infrastructure focuses on the services provided by all the hardware and software. IT infrastructure is a set of firm-wide services budgeted by management and comprising both human and technical capabilities. List and describe the components of IT infrastructure that firms need to manage. Students may wish to use Figure 5-10 to answer the question. IT infrastructure today is composed of seven major components. • Internet Platforms – Apache, Microsoft IIS, .NET, UNIX, Cisco, Java • Computer Hardware Platforms – Dell, IBM, Sun, HP, Apple, Linux machines • Operating Systems Platforms – Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X • Enterprise Software Applications – (including middleware), SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Microsoft, BEA • Networking/Telecommunications – Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Novell, Cisco, Lucent, Nortel, MCI, AT&T, Verizon • Consultants and System Integrators – IBM/KPMG, EDS, Accenture • Data Management and Storage – IBM DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, EMC Systems 2. What are the stages and technology drivers of IT infrastructure evolution? List each of the eras in IT infrastructure evolution and describe its distinguishing characteristics. Five...
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...[pic] Active Directory Benefits for Smaller Enterprises Microsoft Corporation Published: September 2004 Abstract Microsoft® Active Directory® (AD) has been available since early 2000, and while most organizations have completed their AD deployment and are realizing the many business benefits of having deployed Active Directory, there are still organizations that have either not completed their deployment or have yet to take advantage of some of the important features of Active Directory that yield the greatest business benefits. This whitepaper is designed to help small and medium-sized organizations understand the business advantages that can be realized quickly and easily through the use of Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory. This paper was written based on feedback from hundreds of business executives on the reasons they chose to migrate to Active Directory, and the ongoing benefits they have realized. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This White Paper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT...
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...to access information stored from a central depository such as a database server. Dirt Bikes’ can also implement a Voice over IP system. The first recommendation is for Dirt Bikes’ to introduce a local area network to allow all the computers to communicate with one another all with in the same network. Creating a local area network in a star topology format will let all the computers flow through one hub, so that if one computer loses connection it does not affect the rest of the systems. The company should use a copper medium, such as a twisted wire cable to allow transmission between different network elements within the local area network. Building a local-area network and connecting it to the Internet will provide access to remote locations and wide area networks (WAN) to reach a global area. Introducing a server that is available on the intranet would benefit all the departments by introducing a central depository of information easily accessible and will help with the sharing of information within the organization. With the server being on a star network topology, this will ensure that the server will remain online for most all users in the event one computer is broken or disconnected from the network. The server will benefit the sales and marketing by letting them know what is selling and will give the company the ability to find how many bikes are in stock as...
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...help themselves with their health benefits and knowledge. The purpose: I am writing this letter to propose a solution to the neglect of senior citizens with the digital technology. What this new program we will be able to allow senior citizens to be educated on computer use and digital use of technology. This will allow them freedom to know how to use the internet properly and how to access healthcare providers using the Internet. Some sentences are well equipped with using the Internet and computers. I like that we use some of our own senior citizens that they are comfortable with using the internet to teach the other senior citizens with less confidence how to use it. This is beneficial on a health tip because as I will see you soon and get older they feel as if they have less freedom to do things and things are too complicated for them to learn now. However, by teaching them how to use the Internet and computers this opens up a nether door for I retired senior citizens and for some of our senior citizens without families this will give they time to spend with other senior citizens and learning new skills. Which of this program computer classes for senior citizens offering dramatic stimulation and relative technology education? Other seniors will tell classes so it will be on a related basis computer classes for senior citizens range from very simple intermediate to advanced training course. These things will improve their day-to-day computer skills. For example, some of the...
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...The Purpose and Functions of an Operating System The operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function. Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting software for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, printing, and other resources. For hardware functions such as input and output and memory allocation, the operating system acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware, although the application code is usually executed directly by the hardware and frequently makes a system call to an OS function or be interrupted by it. Operating systems can be found on many devices that contain a computer—from cellular phones and video game consoles to supercomputers and web servers. Examples of popular modern operating systems include Android, BSD, iOS, Linux, OS X, QNX, Microsoft Windows, Windows Phone, and IBM z/OS.. History 1. Windows - The first Windows system was released in 1985. Originally, it was just a graphical user interface on top of MS-DOS – a state of affairs that lasted until the release of Windows 95, when MS-DOS products were integrated into Windows. Windows 95 was a huge departure from the previous systems and was the first major...
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