CEDU 581 - Week 6

The two big activities to finish up the course:
Work on Computer Security (Malware) - Group Activity
Work on Computer Security (Disaster Recovery) - Individual Activity

This is it!!!!! For regular coursework anyway....still working on pulling all the pieces of the program together.

I really enjoyed this class. Now I actually feel like I have a grasp on how to purchase a computer and keep it running efficiently!

CEDU 581 - Week 5

This week we worked on our Build Your Own Computer project. Visiting Best Buy and a few websites that sell computers, were a part of learning process. Since my family is in the market for a new computer, this project was very beneficial. Here are the specs that I will require for my next home computer:


* Intel(R) Core i3-30M Dual Core Processor
* FREE upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory
* 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Intel(R) HD Graphics with 5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader
* Wireless-N Card
* 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP LED Brightview Displacy
* Genuine Windows 7
* Microsoft Works 9.0
* 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* HP Keyboard
* No Modem
* SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Webcam + Microphone

CEDU 581 - Week 4

Well, since this is Computer Architecture....How does a computer work, anyway?

The first step is to turn on the computer and start the boot up process. The process starts with the ROM (read only memory) telling the BIOS that it is time to run the operating system (OS) and the rest of the components, and to perform a memory check. The OS is really important because it interprets the software programs so that they are understandable to the user.

Here is a site that offers more detail on the boot-up process:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/SandyTran1.html