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Computer instructions may refer to any of the following: When referring to the computer processor, instructions are a segment of code containing steps that need to be executed by the processor. For a computer to know how to do anything, it must be provided instructions. For example, asking the computer to draw a square requires a set of instructions telling the computer how to draw the square. In Logo, a user could complete this task by giving the computer the below instructions....

The IBM compatible computer needs the minimum of the below three files to boot to an MS-DOS prompt. command.com io.sys msdos.sys The above files are the absolute minimum. If an external command, like fdisk, needs to be performed, that file also needs to be copied to the disk or drive. Other operating systems use different files to boot into their operating system. These files are only for computers booting into MS-DOS....

Developed by Intel and introduced on April 1, 1972, the 8008 was used in microcomputers, dumb terminals, calculators, and bottling machines. The 8008 was available in speeds 500 kHz and 800 kHz and used an 8-bit architecture capable of accessing up to 16 KB of RAM. CPU terms, NEC V20 Related information Computer processor history.

Alternatively known as an address bus, data bus, control bus, or local bus, a bus is a link between components or devices connected to a computer. For example, a bus carries data between a CPU and the system memory via the motherboard. Why is a computer bus called a bus? You can think of a computer bus like public transportation or a school bus. These types of buses are capable of transporting people from one destination to another destination....

Alternatively called an idioticon or clavis, a glossary is an alphabetical list of terms in a specialized field of knowledge (e.g., computers). In a book, a glossary is usually found in the final pages. In an online publication, a glossary is any page contains a listing of terms with their related definitions. Where is the Computer Hope glossary? You can find the Computer Hope glossary of all computer words through our dictionary....

Short for permanent link, permalink is a link that enables a user to link to a post, article, web page, or other Internet content that is dynamically created. Permalinks are often automatically created on weblogs and online journals where users often post short comments or daily activities. The permalink allows visitors to link someone else directly to that page or entry. Computer abbreviations, Hyperlink, Internet terms, Link, Weblog Related information How to create an HTML link on a web page....

A platter is one or more aluminum, glass, or ceramic disk coated in a magnetic media is located within a hard drive to store all your computer’s data permanently. When the computer is turned on, these platters begin to rotate at so many RPM (rotations per minute). This rate varies depending on the model of hard drive you have; an example of how fast a hard drive may spin is 7200 RPM....

Restore button may refer to any of the following: With a window, restore button is another term for the restore down button or maximize button. When referring to a physical button, the restore button is a button found on some laptops and routers. The hardware button may be labeled as a restore button or as the name of the software utility that initiates the system restore process. The restore button may also be one of the function keys....

A wait state is a pause in the processor’s (CPU) clock cycles while it waits for data from slower devices. The wait state is idle cycles required by the computer’s processor because it has a higher clock speed than other components, like the computer’s memory (RAM). For example, when the CPU requests data from RAM, it’s placed into the address bus and the CPU enters a wait state until it gets the data....

A wide character describes a character with a value greater than 127, 255, or that occupies more than one byte, depending on the computer or programming language. In the Perl programming language, if a character has a value greater than 255 with no encoding layer specified, the following error is recorded in the HTTP error log. example.cgi: Wide character in print at example.cgi line 1077 This error occurs because Perl is trying to fit things in ISO-8859-1 for backward compatibility reason, but can’t and uses UTF-8 encoding instead....

The Xbox is a video game console series from Microsoft that connect to a TV or another digital display. Consoles in the Xbox family feature handheld controllers, and an online service called Xbox Live that allows players to download and play games online with others. The Xbox has a wide selection of games available to play, including FPS (first-person shooters), sports, simulators, and arcade games. Starting with the Xbox 360, the consoles can play DVD videos and Blu-ray movies....

The ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) is an international computing society. Along with the IEEE Computer Society, the ACM is the umbrella organization for the scholarly study of computing in the United States. It was founded in 1947, and is based in New York City. The ACM is organized into more than 170 local chapters and 35 special interest groups, and over 500 college and university chapters. It publishes the bimonthly, peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the ACM....

When referring to computers and electronics, artifacts, more commonly known as digital artifacts, are errors that occur during signal transmission or interpretation. Artifacts can be encountered with a digital camera picture, during the transmission of a digital file, and artifacts created from a signal or data compression. The picture shows a crashed laptop with digital artifacts. What to do when getting artifacts? Below are some general suggestions for troubleshooting artifact-related issues....

Released in 2014, Aseprite is a program that allows game developers and animators to create sprites and related pixel art for their projects. It features a pixel-art creation graphic design interface with several brushes, a customizable color palette, and blend modes. It also contains a suite of standard animation tools, including a timeline, keyframe tagging, and an onion skin mode. Aseprite can be purchased for a one-time fee of $20 from the official website, or on Steam....

Asymmetrical may refer to any of the following: In general, the word asymmetrical means that something has two sides that are not mirror images of each other. When referring to broadband Internet, the two “sides” are download and upload speeds. Most connections are said to be asymmetrical because they have different download and upload speeds. For example, a cable modem has a faster download speed than its upload speed. However, a fiber connection is symmetrical as its download and upload speeds are the same....

Cancel may refer to any of the following: Cancel is a button or option that lets you exit a program or dialog box and not save any of the changes made. Cancel key The Esc key can also be used to cancel the loading in programs. For example, if a web page is having a hard time loading you can press the Esc to cancel the loading process. Cancel shortcut In the command line to cancel or stop a running command press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 5 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 2 Keypad 4 steps Vibration Motor 1 step Flags 0 BackSony Ericsson T68i Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Keypad Remove the battery from the back. Remove the battery from the back. 1024 Step 2 Pry off the plastic cover from the top with a thin plastic shim, then remove it from the two bottom clips....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 18 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 6 Battery 3 steps Case 4 steps Key Pad 3 steps LCD Screen 2 steps Motherboard 3 steps Camera 3 steps Flags 0 BackSony Ericsson W810i Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications What you need Step 1 Battery Place your Sony Ericsson W810I screen side down with the battery cover facing up as shown....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 20 minutes Sections 1 Display Assembly Replacement 7 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSony Xperia Z1 Compact Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Video Overview Step 1 Display Assembly Replacement Xperia Z1 Compact with a broken screen....

Difficulty Very difficult Steps 14 Time Required 55 minutes - 1 hour Sections 3 Battery 5 steps Motherboard 5 steps LCD Screen 4 steps Flags Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! Needs More Images A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions....