Computers Past, present, & future The beginning Computers have changed the way we live. They connect us by sending electrical signals through a network to convey different messages. At first the speed and extent of that process was limited by less advanced technology. It took more hardware to complete certain tasks. For example, DSL wires would get congested but now that there are many towers built we have wireless connections that speed things up for us. Or things like fiber that communicate information through light rays. Modern Computers Computers have now reached a point of ultimate sufficiency. Non-volatile memory is able to store more gigabytes of data with smaller hardware than ever before. Just a simple flash drive will probably suffice for most people’s needs. And with things like cloud storage that host large databases for different networks, there is less of a need for physical components. Volatile memory processes different bits of information faster than ever befo...
Individuals need information security to protect their important personal information from being stolen. They need system security to prevent harmful cyber attacks that hurt application programming or operating systems. There are many ways that your information and system security can be threatened and also many ways to protect it. Malware is malicious software that runs on a computer causes it to do harmful things like running services that charge you or messing up your data. Ransomware is a type of malware that steals data and holds it requiring you to meet specific terms to regain access. It is important to regularly scan your computer for any malware. There may be important updates that patch any vulnerabilities. It is also smart to have back up data and being prepared in case of malware infection. One of the best ways to keep your information secure is through the use of antivirus software. “It primarily works by using a list of known virus patterns, called definitions ...