New about Red Dead Redemption 2

Hi, I have some free time so here a New about Red Dead Redemption 2:
The sequel of the masterpiece of Rockstar "Red Dead Redemption" has triple the sales in United States. In the moment of the first release it has produce 17 million units

New about Intel Core i9

Hi, I have some free time so here´s a new about the Intel Core i9:

Intel´s controversial commissioned benchmarks have since been rectified, many are still on the fence about the new glagship Core i9-9900K due to a staggering price tag and noticeable heat when overclocked. This hasn´t stopped the chip taking numerous records though, including an incredible 7.6GHz overclock on all 8 cores.
At the beginning of the month, Intel´s overcloking demonstration during its Fall Desktop Launch of its 9th generation saw the i9-9900K benchmark records including a single world record

How a PC works

Hi, here some questions about How a PC works

1. Why they say "The human brain is a sofisticated coomputer"?

Because the word "computer" refers to an object that can accept some input and produce some        output

2. A computer is an electronic device containing: A microprocessor

3. Microprocesor is capable carrying out: Complex calculations in the blink of an eye

4. Write the characteristics of a PC

Is designed for use by one person at a time, runs an operating system to interface between the user and the microprocessor, has certain common components like CPU and RAM, runs software applications for specific work or play activities, allows for adding and removing hardware or software as needed.

5.What the Altair 8800 is?

Altair is the first PC that was created in 1970s

6. List the core PC component:

Case
Motherboard
Power Supply
CPU
RAM
Drives
Cooling device
Cables
Graphic components
Ports
Peripherals
Expansion slots

7. Do you think the size of the case matters? Why?

Yes, it matters because if the case is bigger you can put more components that could be not necesary but can improve a lot your a lot your PC

9. Where is the microprocessor? It´s called "the brain", why?

The microprocessor is on the motherboard
It´s caled "the brain" because it can do complex calculations
10. Which simile it is used to describe the RAM and its relation with the CPU. Explain with your own words
"The RAM is to the CPU as a countertop is to a cook"
Is a too important part to make the CPU works properly

11. Do you think the amount of RAM is essential for the speed of a computer? Why?

Yes, because if you have a lot of RAM your PC will be faster than if you have a bit of RAM

12. Insert an image of a RAM

13. What is SATA, thunderbolt and USB? Insert an image of each. Look for this information on the internet.
SATA: Is a standard for connecting and transfering data from hard disc drives

Thunderbolt:Is a hardware interface standard developed by Intel that allows the connection of external peripherals to a computer

USB: Is an industry standard that stablishes specifications for PC and their peripheral devices


14. What it is used to cool the PC?

The cooling devices like a water-cooled system

15. Fill the gaps:

Cable are designed to carry data, power or both.
The motherboard accepts video cards based on a specific interface, such as the older AGP standard or one of the newer PCI standards.

16. Look an image of slots AGP and PCI

AGP:

PCI: 


17. List some of the ports you´ll find on a PC

USB Ports
Network Ports(Ethernet)
Video Ports
Audio Ports
Legacy Ports

18. Can you find parallel printer ports and PS2 in old computers or in new ones?

In old computers

19. What is the meaning of the acronym USB?

Universal Serial Bus

You could have a mouse, keyboard, printer microphone and webcam all running on USB technology , so the obvious question is, "How do you hook up all devices?"

Using an USB hub


21. What kind of ports are firewire and ethernet? Insert an image of a firewire and a ethernet cable

Ethernet: Is a method of cabling that connect devices



FireWire: Is a way to connect different pieces of equipment so they can easily and quickly share information



22.HDMI is more than a port on the back of a TV. It´s a set of rules for allowing high- definition electronic devices to communicate.
1. Insert an image of this cable



2. What kind of port is HDMI?

A video port

23. Fill the gaps

Everything you can port in to a port on the PC is one of the USB devices

Using USB hub, you can add extra video cards, network cards, printer ports, TV receivers and many other custom aditions

24. What is called the boot process, or booting the PC?

Means start something for very beginning

25. The boot process is controlled by the BIOS. Nowadays called UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)

26. Watch the video and fill the gaps
The UEFI was develop to simplify and secure the pre boot environment preventing injection of dangerous code and to improve interopelabillity between  systems
UEFI supports 32-bit or 64-bit processor mode

Web search strategies in plain English

• Words that appear together (Being Specific):

1. German shepherd: Could be a dog or a german person with sheeps
2. Tiger Shark: Could be a type of shark or a war aircraft

• Words with multiple meanings:

1. Bark: If you are looking for a dog barking you have to put -Tree
2. Nails: If you are looking for the pin-shaped object have to put -Fingers

HARDWARE

Hi, this is my poster about hardware. I used Microsoft Word to create it.
I have to say two difficulties that I had creating it... well I don´t had anyone, so thats all

WELCOME TO MY BLOG

Hi, I´m Eritz Dominguez.
I´m studying at Fray Pedro de Urbina highschool (Miranda de Ebro, Spain) and this is my blog for the subject Information and Communication Technologies.
I will post somethings about Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and things that Sonia (Our teacher) says us to do