Topics we are learning in info technology- Networks                          

Networks - networks are groups of computers connected together and can go from 2 computers to unlimited sizes of groups. The reason we connect computers to networks is to share file or resource information.  In addition the most common network is called the internet.

Behind the internet- The internet was first created for military purposes to send information then it began being used by scientists for research. But now the internet is used by everyone.

LAN and WAN- LAN stands for local area network and is used when computers that are close together share the same network. However if LAN is connected to the internet it becomes a sub network even if it has sub networks itself. WAN stands for wide area network and is used when computers are still connected to each other but over a wider range or distance such as over seas.

Input and Output- Input is when information is taken from the real world and stores them onto the computer where as output turns computerized technology and turns them into reality.                      Storage and processing – Process means to process the information and data as to where it should go where as storage can be stored in secondary or primary information.

Emoticons- Emoticons are made through symbols found on keyboard to show emotions and expressions. Some of these symbols use brackets such as the :) smile and the :( frowning face                             Netiquette- Netiquette stands for network etiquette which refers to the rules when using the computer such as don’t use all capitals because that refers to an emotion of anger or do use emoticons to show expressions if you may be changing your tone of voice.

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The Basic Hardwares of a Personal Computer

1. Monitor- The computer itself

2. Motherboard- Central circuit board,makes up a personal computer

3. CPU- Micro proccessor

4. Primary storage- RAM

5. Expansion cards-Expands memory in the mother board circuit

6. Power supply- Supplies power on the side of the tower case

7. Optical disk drive- Where the disk would normally be placed 

8. Secondary storage- Hard disk

9. Key board-Imports text and controls the operation of the computer

10. Mouse-Pointing device

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Boolean operators

Boolean is when you search for something in key words to put/leave out what you want to search.

AND- you want something added in your search

NOT- Excludes terms not needed

OR- Includes similar terms

use quotation marks around names or phrases 

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Quick definition

Query options- How you search for your information

Boolean- Uses key words when searching such as AND, OR, NOT. etc.

Literal strings- Searches for short key words

Natural language- Can be searched how you would normally talk or searching somthing in sentences.

Topics we are learning in info technology-

Quick definition

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Rules for shopping online

1. Always use a secure internet connection when making a purchase                                                        

2.Shop with businesses you know and trust

3.Look for coupons and discounts

4.Compare the shopping site

5. Be sceptical

6.Check shipping costs

7. Protect private information

8.Review the return and refund policies

9.Pay with plastic

10. Keep a copy of your order for your records