Computer Information Guide

Over the years, miniaturization of electronic components and the use of integrated circuits, as well as the development of microprocessor chips, led to smaller, faster, and less expensive computers.  Today, the ubiquitous personal computer has provided a remarkable amount of computing power for much of the world's population.  In the United States, we now have computers on virtually every desk as well as laptops to accompany us everywhere else.  With the Internet, we can use these amazing devices to quickly access a seemingly endless variety of information.

Computers are electronic devices that can collect, store, process, and disseminate information.  A computer consists of a system board (or motherboard) and a central processing unit (CPU), as well as volatile memory chips (RAM) and non-volatile storage devices such as disk drives.  A computer also requires peripheral devices such as a mouse, keyboard, and scanner for collecting data and a monitor, printer, speaker, or projector for disseminating information.

Computer programmers instruct computers, by means of a series of precise instructions called software, to process data in a specified manner.  Using software programs, raw data can be converted into valuable information.  This information can be used to increase productivity, enhance the quality of products and services, and gain competitive advantages.  However, as computers have become more widely interconnected, via the Internet, privacy and security concerns are becoming a major issue for the computer industry.

The IEEE Computer Society features extensive resources about computers and computing, and this page lists a selection of useful information resources for computer professionals.

• ASCII Codes
  
  US ASCII characters, ASCII codes, and ASCII character table.
  www.ASCIICodes.us
• CAD Software
  
  Autocad and TurboCAD CAD software from AutoDesk and IMSI.
  www.CADSoftware.us
• Color Laser Printers
  
  HP color laser printers and Xerox color laser printers
  www.ColorLaserPrinters.us
• Color Printers
  
  Pros and cons of color inkjet printers and color laser printers.
  www.ColorPrinters.us
• Computer Cables
  
  Computer cables, pc accessories, and audio/video cables.
  www.ComputerCables.us
• Computer Monitors
  
  Flat panel LCD monitors, CRT monitors, LCD and CRT display manufacturers.
  www.ComputerMonitors.us
• Computer Printers
  
  Computer printer guide and manufacturer directory.
  www.Computer-Printers.us
• Computer Supplies
  
  Computer hardware and software, upgrades, supplies, and accessories.
  www.ComputerSupplies.us
• Computer Viruses
  
  Computer virus guide and anti-virus software directory.
  www.ComputerViruses.us
• Data Backup
  
  Disk and tape backup systems, media, and software solutions.
  www.DataBackup.us
• Inkjet Ink
  
  Black ink and color ink cartridges for inkjet printers.
  www.InkjetInk.us
• Laptop Batteries
  
  Laptop computer batteries, chargers, and accessories.
  www.LaptopBatteries.us
• Large Format Printers
  
  Large format printers for technical and graphics professionals.
  www.LargeFormatPrinters.us
• Multifunction Printers
  
  Multifunction printers and all in one machines.
  www.MultifunctionPrinters.us
• Photo Printers
  
  Photo-quality printers for personal and professional use.
  www.PhotoPrinters.us
• Printer Toner
  
  Printer toner cartridges for your laser printer.
  www.PrinterToner.us

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