Videos for CIS 178

Videos
1. This video discussed the seven main parts of a desktop computer. This was very similar to what we discussed on class on Wednesday.
2. This video talks about the development of transistors. Over the years, they have gotten smaller and smaller. They continue to develop transistors to get as much as they can out of them with the least amount of size.
3. This video talks about CPU, which is Central Processing Unit or Processor. They compare the CPU to human muscle and how much the individual needs for their different needs.
4. This video basically shows how to take a computer and the major components.
5. This video talks about the difference in RAM and hard drive and their functions.
6. This video had no talking, just shows viewers how to replace a RAM in 46 seconds.
7. This video talks about how a disc works as it seeks a specific track.
8. This video talks about the purchasing of a computer according to what it will be used for. It starts with a compact, all in one, power PC, mainstream PC, and performance PC. It talks about each of the PC briefly.
9. This video talks about choosing a PC with the right processor speed for you needs and how you should match the Ram and hard drive with the processor.

Tech article

In a article from Discover Magazine titled, "The Graffiti Code Breaker", police in several different cities have started a program with new software that tracks graffiti and it's street language. Although in the early stages, in the future it appears this will help track gangs by the similarities of the writings and it's so called author. This should, in the future, help police cut down on gang violence. The software, called GARI, deciphers the scrawling and compares distinguishing features, including color and shape. It may take time, but this software could in time, go along way in controlling gang violence.

I have used computers more and more over the last five or so years. In the past, some of the machines I have operated, were beginning to use computers. I have really began to use word, excel, and other software since I started school in June of this year. I found to excel(get it) in college, you must use these and other software. In my CIS class yesterday, we actually created a powerpoint presentation as a class, which was fun, yet very education. I have a webhosting business, which I believe this and other things I learn as I work towards my degree will help me succeed in this business.

As this is my first week back to school and I am enjoying two computer classes it is too early to comment much on this or any other class I am attending, but I am confident I will enjoy my teachers as much as I did last term. So far the teacher I have had have been great with the exception of one really hard grader. I guess that person was just trying to prepare us for the next level of the subject.

a great day

Another great day on the mountain!

I know this isn't the best picture to identify me but it was a great day, although everyday doing something you love is a great day.