Five Basic Block Diagram of Digital Computer

Computers that we have now today are perfectly designed as digital or called digital computers. Because of the digital computer our environment changes through digital computing. The most common purpose is data processing. Government, Industries, and business use computers to preserve records, perform accounting tasks, keep and track the records of inventory, and provide a widely diversity of other data processing functions.

Talking with the invention of digital computers, these are consisting of five basic block diagram or sectors. They are control, arithmetic logic unit abbreviated as ALU, memory, input and output unit. This input and output blocks are a single block, we called as I/O or input and output unit. Or referring to the devices of computers connected externally to the CPU. Precisely, the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit are intimately associated and cannot be separated. Therefore, they are collectively called as the Central Processing Unit, the chip or the microchip that we called as the process or the Micro Processor Unit (MPU). (see the image shown above of this post)

1. Control Unit- this is the device or a part of computer responsibly or performs such regulating functions. A memory controller chip, for example, is the controller to access the computer’s memory. Therefore, it is the controlling unit of that memory.
2. Arithmetic Logic Unit- this is the part or a circuitry of the Microprocessor chip for arithmetic operations, proportional and related functions, and logical functions. The common term that the processor's ability of the system of the computer is to fetch, decode, and execute the data.
3. Memory- this is a part of a computer or a card or modules that inserted into the motherboard’s slot. This is a circuit that allows the information to be stored and retrieved. In other functions, it also refers to the disk drives that stored permanently, the information or the data.
4. Input Devices- this refers to the devices of computers that externally connected to the System Unit that the system of computer feeds or decode first the data before to display using the output devices of a computer.
5. Output Devices- this refers to the devices of computer that have an ability to display the information or can produce a hardcopy of a document. The main output device of the computer, example is the monitor or the display screen, that commonly called as Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), Liquid Crystal Display (CRT), and the new LED or the light emitting diode that the fluorescent lamp inside the LCD panel was replaced by an LED light.

That’s it!

Create Certificate of Recognition using MS-Word 2007

One of the most we need is the Certificate, whenever we will graduate in any training or short term courses. We think about how to create if we will assign to do this. There are different programs that we can use to create these certificates. Such as using the Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop but we need the best skills before we can use the different tools of this graphics application program. But thanks to the Microsoft Word 2007 and 2010, we can create a Certificate using the great and perfect tools that fitted to the application such as the autoshapes with effects application to enhance its look in the paper or in the template and the page color background that you can customize through the color palette and select your page border.

So just follow this instruction to create a simple certificate.Be sure that you installed a Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 in your computer before you can go on in your application. And all the tools and command buttons is enabled using the show quick access toolbar above the ribbon. Just look the example certificate shown of this post.

Basic Parts Of Google Drive Spreadsheets

Parts Of Google Drive Spreadsheets

Google Drive spreadsheets is just like the Microsoft Excel. This application is an online application using our Google account or create your Gmail. Then you can access or use now the Google Drive Spreadsheets freely. Same of the MS-Excel you can do your worksheets application base on what you need in your worksheets.Such as create a payroll, inventory report, grading system using logical operations. And even you can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This application is fitted in any only application of office automation particularly if you have no installed Microsoft Office locally in your computer. And save it automatically in your Google Drive storage and sent it via email to your friends or business constituents.

So, if you have now any Gmail account,just login using your Gmail username and password and click the menu link DRIVE above just below the address bar of your browsers.

The Basic Parts: See the image shown above

1. Worksheet Menu bar- located above the standard toolbar and below the worksheet title untitled spreadsheets. Use this for any command application in your worksheet or spreadsheet data.
2. Standard Toolbar- located below the Menu bar, this is use for standard application or commonly use command application using the buttons. One of the most common button use is the borders where you can create a worksheet table of your spreadsheet page.
3. Formula bar- this is use to compose logical formula base of your spreadsheet data. This is use also to  edit a certain data inside your worksheet. Just click the data you want to edit and click the formula bar. You can now erase and type the data you want to replace. It is situated below the standard toolbar.
4. Worksheet Cell- use as the reference part of the data, if want to insert data inside your worksheets just move the cell using the arrow keys or click your mouse where you want to insert your data within your worksheet table.
5. Worksheet Autofill Tab- this part is built-in of the worksheet cell, this is to auto execute the calculation within the worksheet data table. So, if you add a data base of the column and row of the worksheet table, the preceding data is no need to add again. All you have to do is to point your mouse on the worksheet autofill tab and drag down your mouse using the left button.
6. Column Headers- column header is use to indicate the data within the worksheet or worksheet table. This is the vertical gridlines found inside the worksheet The standard worksheet have a 256 columns. You need to combine the column and rows intersection so that you can calculate the data inside of it., ex: A1 + B1.
7. Row Headers- use to indicate the data inside the row section of the worksheet. This is the horizontal gridlines found inside the worksheet or worksheet table. The standard numbers of the row are more than 64 thousand. You need to combine the column and rows intersection so that you can calculate the data inside of it., ex: A1 + B1.
8. Worksheet Area or Worksheet- this is the biggest part of the Google Drive spreadsheet. This is where you can insert and type your data and perform calculation. The worksheet is the simulation of the paper spreadsheet where the column and rows are combine together using the gridlines of vertical and horizontal lines base of intersection to perform certain function or logical calculation.

That's all the part of this online spreadsheet of the Google Drive. Just study first the parts and function before you proceed any application. Or just follow this blog for the next update of application. " End" 

Corel Draw 12 Parts And Function

Corel Draw Parts And Function

One of the most commonly used programs in this generation of computers is the Corel Draw. Corel Draw is an advanced use of the graphics application with the state-of-the-art command application inside the application window. With the 3d affects both the color application and the object itself through the features of the tools command button position on the left side of the window. This version has a precise target measurement of the drawing you design using the millimeter of the built-in ruler installed in the window and can be converted to into other measurements. You can design here a logo, enhance support for the scalable vector graphics (SVG), Drawing using shape recognition, snapping enhancements, Text Alignment, enhance symbols, and other more enhance using this version 12 of Corel Draw.

In this post that I should introduce to you is the parts and function of the application window. We should understand first the environment of this Corel Draw application before you can proceed in the complex application of the design you want.

As a designer, you should be equipped with the creativity that forecasts in your mind that will output in a meaningful subject of a design. Or draw whatever instructions we should draw from our clients that they cannot perform. The very effective is drawing first on the sheet of paper before the Corel Draw Window page. Just read the parts and function written below and this according to the Corel Draw Company. Just familiarize also the post picture shown above the left side of this post.


The Parts and Functions:

1. Menu Bar- this area is containing pull-down menu options.
2. Property Bar- a detachable bar with commands that relate to the active tool or object. For example, when the text tool is active, the text property bar displays commands that create and edit text.

Microsoft Windows 8 Fn key Functions

Microsoft Windows 8 portable computers and desktop compatible commonly displayed in the market today. Now even the malls of the Davao City and computer stores displayed these portable computers, from notebook to netbook. Commonly end- users bought this type of computer that have an Operating System of Windows 8, the new versions that people, the end-users start to adapt this type of operating system. And leaving the availability of the friendly user Windows Experience (XP) and the elder of Windows 8, the Windows 7.

The Microsoft Windows 7 is the mainframe of the windows 8. Some features is being updated and enhanced to meet the demand of the end users using the touch screen. Same of the demand of the cellphones, engulfed the application using the touch screen operating system, the Android and IOS. One of the most noticeable changes is the start button, which could not be seen in the windows 8 operating system. You can use either the windows key of your keyboard so that you can select your thumbnails icon for the shortcuts of the programs.

As a new user of this operating system strive to learn the manipulation of this Windows Environment of the computer. One of that is the use of the Fn keys that commonly found at the left side bottom of the alphanumeric keys of the portable computer.

Basic Operation of Computer and its General Functions

Computer design with the composition of hardware and software, therefore we need to understand the basic operations how the computer works of the system. Through the logic of both the hardware and software. It’s understood that we need to apply care to our computer unit. We should understand and identify how to use it. And how it works after you press the power button on the computer monitor and the power button on the front panel of the system unit of the computer. Remember, if we don’t know how to use our computer, it’s understood that you will contribute error to the system. And through this, it will bring serious damage of both the hardware and software of the computer.

This lesson is the most basic at all, we do this always once we use the computer. This would mostly apply to the beginner of the computer and those other users that didn't know how to operate the computer properly.

1. POWER UP SYSTEM- This involved with turning on the computer properly, which of the devices turning on first. We know that there are plenty of hardware or peripherals connected to the system unit. They are monitor screen, system unit (CPU), printer, speaker, and scanner. And this computer may connect to the AVR (Auto Voltage Regulator) or a UPS (Interrupted Power Supply). Just turn on first the AVR or UPS and turn on the monitor screen and then turn the CPU (Central Processing Unit) on.
2. SELF TEST- After turning on the computer properly, the computer will conduct a Power On Self Test(POST) at around 5 seconds depending on the amount of the memory. This POST through the BIOS(Basic Input Output System) will check the condition of the main hardware connected internally, such as the HDD(Hard Disk Drive, CD/DVD ROM, RAM capacity, Processor) and the keyboard. And responsible in mounted or loading up the operating system’s startup file through the first boot of the BIOS. And if there are failure of the main hardware or such the HDD it will halt on then it will display on the POST information (Display).
3. LOAD PROGRAM DISK- Once the POST is successful, the computer will load the Operating System (OS) and initialize all the peripherals and device driver connected to the CPU. In this operation there are tendencies the computer will create a serious error such as BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death). This error commonly causes by the processor overheat or the failure of the OS startup files during bootup. Or cause by a virus loaded in the OS startup files. When this occurs, your computer subject for repair.
4. USE PROGRAM COMMANDS- When the POST is successful and the OS is normal you can press F8 during bootup of the OS. It will bring you to the Advance Menu of the computer OS. And you can select either Run in command mode, so that you can use the MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) and either you can run the recovery files or run the diagnostic and repair command of the computer. This you need a knowledge in using the DOS command line on the computer both internal and external command.
5. KEYBOARD AND VIDEO MONITOR SCREEN- Running the computer both windows environment and MS-DOS you should have enough knowledge using the 5 major functions of the keyboard. Because the keyboard use to enter commands in the computer and the CPU will response on the monitor screen. The 5 major function of the keyboard are:
   • Function keys
   • Alphanumeric Character
   • Special Keys
   • Cursor Keys
   • Numeric keypad
   • Composition of the Alphanumeric Character
   • Letters
   • Numbers
   • Punctuations
   • Symbols
   • Special Keys
6. GET/SAVE FILES- This operation of the computer used to retrieve and save files on the disk both the target and source procedure. This involve with the HDD, USB flash drive. That you can use it to retrieve large amount files or not. You can save or retrieve the files on a compact disk or DVD because the memory on this are read only. Either you can use a software, example NERO so that you can write it in the compact disk or DVD.
7. PRINTOUTS-  This is to provide a hard copy of the document, using your printer either a DOT metrics or a colored printer.
8. SHUTDOWN OR TURN OFF PC- When your computer is unattended or not use, just shut down or turn off the PC. Don’t forget to turn off the monitor screen and other peripherals and also turn off the AVR. If you are using UPS turn it off to prolong the lifespan of the battery backup inside of your UPS.

TIPS!

• Just enumerate and learn the parts of the keyboard, such as the shortcuts of the command and using the special keys. The keyboard is one of the most important device. “End”

Create Superbrands Logo using Microsoft Office Word 2007

Superbrands logo is commonly found on the product displayed in many malls awarded as one of the best people’s choice product on the market. There are lots of graphical applications to create this superbrands logo such as the Corel draw locally installed in our computer. And online graphics application, such as PIXLR. But in that graphical application it’s so very complex to do so, you need a ability of a graphic artist skills to form this logo. So, as a beginner, it’s impossible, and you need to study first how to use the Corel draw application. But thanks to the Microsoft Office 2007, using the MS-Word 2007 we can create now a simple logo such as this super brands logo. With the enhance 3d application of both color and design. Using the autoshapes button of the Insert Tab Menu then illustrations bar. And you can select now the stars and banner to start creating the super brands logo.

This is very simple, even you are a beginner you can create this, it will needs only a basic of MS-Word application. And a one unit of computer installed the Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010. Now if you have this computer and installed now the Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010, just power up and open the MS-Word. So, where you begin first? Just follow this instruction:

• APPLY THE 16- POINT STAR BANNER AND 3D EFFECTS

1. In MS- Word 2007 just click the Insert Tab Menu button
2. Then click Autoshapes button under the Illustrations bar
3. Then click 16 points star
4. And in the document template drag your mouse and calculate that it will form an equal circle
5. Then apply a color or a 3d color using the format tab menu
6. Just click first the autoshapes you put in the template
7. Then click format tab menu on the top of your MS-Word application
8. Then click the more button under the shapes styles
9. Then select your gradient 3d color, just click it
10. If the color is applied now, apply the shadow effects to make it enhance
11. Just click the shadow effects button
12. Then select the shadow style 16, or select your own

• APPLY OVAL OR CIRCLE AND 3D EFFECTS

1. Click the Insert Tab Menu
2. Click AutoShapes Button
3. Then click Oval button
4. Now, drag it on the center of the 16- point star, be sure to form it equally on the 16- point star banners.(Same of the image above shown in this post).
5. Now apply a line or outline of the oval to make it pretty look.
6. Click the shape outline button of the Format Tab menu button
7. Then point to dashes then click square dot
8. Then click again the shape outline button
9. Point to weight
10. Then click 3 pt
11. Then click the more buttons again under the shape styles
12. Then select your gradient color

APPLY CURVE UP RIBBON  

1. Click Insert Menu Button
2. Click AutoShapes Button
3. Then click curve up ribbon under the stars and banners
4. Then drag it on the bottom of the oval and the 16 point star
5. Make it balance to make it pretty look
6. Apply shadow effects and colors of the curve up ribbon you inserted. (Same of the image shown above of this post)

Now you can type the text inside of the superbrands logo you created using the stars and banners and 3d effects application. Just follow this steps to insert or edit a text:

1. Just right click inside the oval
2. Then click add text
3. Now, type the text same as the image shown above. If you want create your own
4. Now right in the curve up ribbon to add text
5. Click add text
6. Then type the text same as the image shown above. If you want create your own
7. Now apply font style, size, and colors

And now, you have a simple and unique superbrands logo, but if you want to jpeg the file just follow this steps:

1. Press Print Screen SysRq key of your keyboard
2. Then open the MS-Paint
3. Then click Edit Menu
4. Then click paste
5. Now save it as .jpeg by changing the save as type as .jpeg
6. Click save button under it.
7. Now, ctrl N for new document
8. Click insert tab menu button
9. Click Picture button under it
10. Then select where you save your superbrands logo you create as jpeg
11. Then click it
12. And click insert button position on the bottom of the dialogue box
13. Now, once inserted inside the template, click the jpeg superbrands logo
14. Then click format tab menu button
15. Then click crop under the size bar just located on the right side end position of the format menu
16. Once you click, use the crop node in every corner of the picture to crop the picture of the superbrands logo in a picture size
17. Once the superbrands logo is now a picture size, right click on it and click copy
18. Now open the MS-Paint
19. Then click Edit menu
20. Then click paste
21. Now save your picture as jpeg

Now your done, the superbrands logo is ready now to insert in any type of document or sent it via email. Just follow this blog for next update. “End”

Most Common Parts Inside the Computer System Unit

SYSTEM UNIT OR CPU Under the three fundamental devices of the computer as one unit, they are input devices, output devices, and the System Unit. System Unit or CPU (Central Processing Unit). Act as the main device of the computer which controlled the main processing of the computer that accepts signal coming from both input/output devices. And those devices of the computer externally connected to the CPU. And processing it according to its series of instructions through the logical program. Therefore, inside of this System Unit, there is hardware installed and connected together to perform the processing of the instructions (Data) of both different applications of the program.

I collected different pictures of the hardware and I posted them here in this post below. Just study this in order to familiar this hardware and let you know the inside of the System Unit.

MOTHERBOARD or MOBO- act as the main assembly of a computer mounted a variety of chips. It is a hardware of computer task to hold and control other hardware inside the System Unit both Input/Output devices. The hardware is the processor, memory card or RAM, Video Card or VGA (PCI, AGP, PCI ‘e), CMOS/BIOS battery, Power Supply Unit(PSU), Hard Disk Drive(HDD) SATA or PATA, CD/DVD ROM, WIFI card, LAN Card, Cooling System (Air Block), Sound Card, Internal Modem Card, and USB card. The motherboard has a different form factor according to its generation through processor type. Such as the ATX Socket 775 of Dual Core and Core2duo processor, Socket 478 of Intel P4 1.5- 2.0, AM2 of AMD processor Sempron 64 and Athlon, and the Obsolete Motherboard Slot I and II and the Socket 370 of Pentium 3 processor.