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 A pplying algorithmic design and data structure techniques in developing structured programs               Although I am no pro to this concept during this course I learned the importance of algorithmic design and data structure while developing structure programs. Of course most people know that computers rely on data and some sort of algorithm to operate. Every person's need when it comes to a computer may defer from one another. With that being said you must take into consideration what exactly your needs are when designing a program or even a computer.                Data structures are a technological way of organizing and storing data so that you can perform operations more efficiently. Some commonly used data structures are arrays, linked lists, and stacks. Arrays allow a collection of items to be stored at contigious memory locations. Linked lists are s sequential structure that ...
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Installing Java

 How exactly do you install Java into a Windows 11 64-bit computer?  1. First you want to install the Java SE Development Kit 8 (JDK 8) by accessing the link below: Java SE Development Kit Once you arrived to the website you will need to scroll down to the Java SE Development Kit and select the Windows option. 2. Next you will download the 64-bit option by selecting the download. 3. You will be prompted with a pop up that asks you to accept the terms and conditions. (accept the conditions then hit next) 4. You will then continue to select next until the download is complete. 5. Once the download is complete you will follow the next link below to install Netbeans: NetBeans Download 6. Select download to begin the download process as shown below: 7. An icon will appear at the bottom left hand side of the screen.  8. Select the Icon and continue to select next until the download is complete.

Post #7 - History of Computers

  In today’s day and age no one can seem to live without their smart phone or computer. We have been beyond spoiled by the advancements of technology. We easily have a working computer at our fingertips all hours of the day. There are so many different options when shopping for a new phone, tablet, laptop or even a PC. It can be confusing know which type of computer to go with that will suit your needs. Do you need something that costs a little more or something that costs less? To think that computer came into existence in 1937 blows my mind. Although the early day computers were super simple in functionality only having a switch that was essentially on and off is crazy. Not to mention the size of a computer in the early 1900’s took up an entire room. By the 1940’s engineers learned about Moore’s Law which allowed them to shrink computers into smaller spaces. Year over year computer got smaller and smaller then by 1970 a computer was able to fit in a singular device. From ther...

Post #6 - Network Security

              Computer security is something that is important not only for organizations but for individuals as well. There are hackers all across the world looking for a way to breach any type of data that they can. There are several types of data breaches that can happen but one of the more common ways is spam emails. I hear about spam emails all the time at my place of employment. These spam emails can lead to a computer virus being downloaded onto your computer.             Spam emails are sent out by daily to organizations and personal emails. Many people fall for the spam emails sent because they are usually a way to trick the user. Common types of spam emails will tell the user that they have won something and asks them to click a link. A common spam that has been sent to my organization is saying that there is a package from Amazon that needs more information. Wh...

Post #5 - Computers in the Workplace

  The transportation industries rely heavily on technology. I have been in the transportation industry for 9 years and have already seen the evolution with some of the types of technology that has been used. We use computers not only in the office but on the semi trucks that haul customer's freight. These programs allow the drivers to clock the time they are driving, have GPS that provides directions, allows them to sign up for additional freight, and upload documentation so that they can get paid for the work they do. When I first started the trucking industry the drivers had what was called a QUALCOMM but they have since be upgrade to tablets in their trucks. Initially with the QUALCOMM the functionality was minimal. Drivers could not upload their paperwork with the QUALCOMM, they could not communicate as freely and they could not search for their next load. Now with the tablets they have so much more functionality available while they are traveling over the road. I can foresee i...

Post #4 - Traveling Through a Network

  This was an interesting activity that I have never done before. I always knew things were transmitted and received when you try to access websites on the internet. I did not know however that you can see what is sent and received. When items are transmitted and received via the internet, they are called packets. Ping is when small packets are sent out and a response is sent back to the recipient. This helps you to determine if something is delivering properly. Using ping will allow you to see the transmission and receipts in addition to how quickly it travels back and forth. Traceroute on the other hand sends small packets out to a certain IP and documents each IP it travels too and how fast it gets back to you on its journey.  Traceroute provides a more in-depth overview of the packets and their travel route. I chose to use News.Com.Au and Mainichi.jp as the two websites when utilizing ping and traceroute. When I used ping, the results were extremely similar 4 packets were ...

Post #3 - Microsoft Applications Review

  Word processors, spreadsheets, presentations, and database applications are all applications that can be utilized to either capture or present data. Depending on what you are needing to accomplish will alter which application is the best. According to the textbook word processors are used to create formatted text. They are a great tool to utilize when you need to write an essay, create instructions or documenting notes. There are several advantages of word processors. You are able to adjust the layout, the font, add bullet points, add photos, and even hyperlinks.   Word processor’s do have their disadvantages as well. If you are needing to present the information for a meeting or if you need to compare numbers such as earnings this may not be the right tool to use. I feel that a word processor is the best way to document your day. It can be used as a journal type of platform where you can document what you do each day. It allows you to freeform type of document in a cleane...