Computer History

Computer History Today in computer history 1888 - Thomas Edison files for a patent for the Optical Phonograph (film camera).1973 - U.S. Patent 3,906,166 is filed for a radio telephone system, which helps paves the way for what we know today as a cell phone.1984 - Gottfrid Warg is born.1990 - The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is launched.1994 - Perl 5.000 is released.2003 - Apple adds iTunes support for Microsoft Windows computers.2005 - The Bill Gates and Melinda Gates...

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Computer dictionary, terms, and glossary

Computer dictionary, terms, and glossary Browse through our list of over 11,000 computer definitions and terms either by using the above search, browsing by letter, or by clicking one of the links below. 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Today's Computer Word: Pentium II Codenamed Klamath the Intel Pentium II 233MHz was introduced on May 7, 1997 with slot 1, a new physical architecture that encased a circuit board...

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Free computer help

Free computer help   Not sure what to search for? Try browsing any of the sections below. Questions and answers Basic troubleshooting Companies' contact information Hardware list - Software list Dictionary Drivers Computer Hope tools Computer tips Register for free on our forums and post your question. Often you'll get a response to your question within a few minutes depending on the difficulty of your question. If you...

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Device driver

Device driver More commonly known as a driver, a device driver or hardware driver is a group of software files that enable one or more hardware devices to communicate with the computer's operating system. Without drivers, a hardware device such as a computerprinter would not be able to work with the computer, which is why every hardware device in and connected to your computer has associated drivers. If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device may not function properly if at all....

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Computer drivers, firmware, and software

Computer drivers, firmware, and software ReferenceDriver links and Q&A DriverDictionary definition and related links about computer drivers. ADSLADSL and IDSN drivers and software links. BIOSInformation and support on computer BIOS updates. CD-ROMBlu-ray, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD drive drivers. CD-R/RWBlu-ray, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD drive drivers. ControllerController (IDE , SCSI, RAID, etc.) drivers and firmware. CameraDigital camera drivers and software. DVDBlu-ray, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD drive drivers. Hard driveComputer Hard drive...

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How do I download or save a YouTube video to my computer?

How do I download or save a YouTube video to my computer? YouTube has been designed to only allow users to watch and view videos on their website. Many users want to save their favorite videos to their computer so they can watch them without being connected to the Internet or so they can watch them on other devices. Below are the steps required for downloading and watching YouTube videos on your computer for free. Note: These steps are for...

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