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Digital Tech
What is Digital Technology? An introduction
Term | Definition |
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ubiquitous computing | Placing computing power in your environment as with, for example, a system in your house that senses and adjusts lighting or temperature |
tablet | A portable computer that includes a special electronic stylus used to write on the screen. |
netbook | A style of computer that is small in size, usually with screen sizes ranging from eight inches to ten inches or so, and weighing only two to three pounds; designed as devices for those who mainly want to browse the Internet or use email. |
supercomputer | A computer with the ability to perform trillions of calculations per second, usually custom-made for a particular use or used as a large server. |
information systems | A computer profession that bridges the needs of an organization and the way their information is handled to solve business problems. |
information technology | The study, design, development, or management of computer systems, software applications, and computer hardware. |
computer | An electronic programmable device that can assemble, process, and store data. |
data | Raw facts; what you can put into a computer |
information | Raw facts that are processed, organized, structured, or presented in a meaningful way |