Deciding when a turnoff is a good idea

Article Abstract:

Computer users who are concerned about leaving their machines on when not in use have several considerations to make when deciding whether or not to turn off their microcomputers. The power surges occurring when the machine is turned on and off can harm the the hard drive and the screen elements. The power supply on a IBM computer is safe for at least 3,200 switches on or off, but will not necessarily fail after that. Turning the system off at night can save the computer from power surges from storms and will allow the computer diagnostics to run every morning the it is turned on. Leaving the computer on all the time is hard on the hard drive and the monitor, even when a screen saver is used. Turning off at least the monitor when the computer is left idle for several hours is prudent.

Design and construction, Design, Power supplies (Computers), Electric power supplies, Power supply (Electronics), Power Supply, Durability

---

Access roads

Article Abstract:

Access to microcomputers in schools is improving, but there is a long way to go. Getting more hardware into schools is only part of a broader issue: how to manage access to computers, including those already in use. Who gets to use computers? Where should they be put? What hours should they be available? What will they be used for? Who will pay for them? Hardware costs are only a part of the access issue. Schools - especially universities and colleges - need to find ways to pay for software, networks, training, support services, maintenance, repair and security. High costs are associated with keeping computer centers open round the clock. Also, teachers need ways to stay up to date. 'Distance learning' via telecommunications opens possibilities.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Admin. of general economic programs, United States, Planning, High technology, Education, Social policy, Teaching, Computer-assisted instruction, Study and teaching, Computer assisted instruction, Telecommunications, Manpower policy, Social conditions, Telecommunication, High technology and education, Strategic Planning, Economics of Computing, Social Issue

---

Resolved: to do considerably better next year

Article Abstract:

The coming of the new year brings with it the need for Personal Computer resolutions. Some suggestions include: never buy the first version of any software package, never buy the first edition of a hardware product, recycle space on the hard disk, back up the hard disk more than once a year, take better care of the computer, provide technological assistance to a local school or nonprofit organization and try not to be annoyed when a computer malfunctions. New products almost always have bugs and it is always wiser to wait until the companies' have worked out the glitches.

Proposal, Guidelines, User Aids

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Look says it's staying in businesses. Rogers plans to improve Internet service. Yahoo acquires Internet ad firm
• Abstracts: PetroKaz, Lukoli in crude oil spat . Gas industry sees coal-bed methane as the next frontier. Despite warnings, investors pin hopes on fourth quarter
• Abstracts: Airlines suffer blow in vacation season. RBC forecasts economy to grow by 2.8% this year
• Abstracts: Multi-use credit card is offered by A.T.&T. A.T.& T. plans to offer faster data transfer
• Abstracts: Wanted on the space station: better suits, robots and parts. Hope is held out on space station; new robots could help solve problems of maintenance, an astronaut testifies

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.