The basic introduction for computer operations and the most fundamental concepts of computers are discussed.
The basic concepts of how to load and use software and how the computer uses it internally are discussed.
The basic nature and mechanics of computer programming are explained.
The ways of how computers store and organize information are explored.
The mechanics of inter-computer communications and related networks are explored.
Various computer languages, their related mechanisms and how they aid in operating computers efficiently are discussed.
The uses of computers in education are explored while the nature and limits of artificial intelligence is explored.
The nature of computer games and simulation programs as well as their practical applications are explored.
The elements of computer graphics are explored as well as related interfaces and presentation technologies.
The nature of computer generated sound, such as music and voice generation, is examined.
Work related computer applications like word processing and spreadsheets, are explored.
The future potential and concerns of computers are explored.
The basic elements and terms of personal computers as well as operating them are discussed.
This episode of Bits and Bytes 2 looks at word processors (focusing on Microsoft Word) and desktop publishing, and introduces the concepts of macros, the clipboard, WYSIWYG. It also includes an explanation of CRTs and the difference between TVs and computer monitors, formatting disks. Finally, the episode ends with an introduction to task switching and multitasking, as provided by Mac OS and OS/2.
This episode of Bits and Bytes 2 looks at spreadsheets (focusing on Lotus 123 and Microsoft Excel), spreadsheet macros and graphing functionality; as well as a minicomputer-based spreadsheet and data analysis program. It also delves a little deeper into the concept of multitasking, and includes a demonstration on the Commodore Amiga.
This episode of Bits and Bytes 2 looks at databases, starting with MS Windows' Card File program and MS Works for Windows, before explaining the difference between free-form, flat file and relational databases; it also looks at two examples of relational systems — a video store database system, and an airline reservation system. The episode concludes with an introduction to Hypercard and a multimedia encyclopedia, and an explanation of the different hierarchies of memory, including cache memory and optical storage.
The ways of how computers communicate with each other are explored.
Picture creation and manipulation programs are explored.