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Office management Tools

1. Microsoft Word Purpose : Word processing Use : Create and edit text documents (letters, reports, essays) Features : Spell and grammar check Formatting tools (fonts, styles, tables) Inserting images, charts, and links Mail merge Collaboration and comments 2. Microsoft Excel Purpose : Spreadsheet management Use : Data organization, calculations, financial analysis Features : Formulas and functions Charts and graphs PivotTables and PivotCharts Data filtering and sorting Conditional formatting Macros for automation 3. Microsoft PowerPoint Purpose : Presentation creation Use : Slideshows for meetings, lessons, or speeches Features : Slide templates and designs Transitions and animations Multimedia integration (audio, video) Presenter view and slide notes SmartArt and charts 4. Microsoft Access Purpose : Database management Use : Store, manage, and analyze large amounts of data Features : Tables...

Surfing & Browsing

The difference between surfing and browsing the internet lies mainly in intent and behavior: Browsing typically means looking through information with some specific interest or goal in mind. For example, browsing a shopping site for shoes or browsing news articles. Surfing refers to moving from one webpage to another more casually or aimlessly, often following links out of curiosity. It's more exploratory and less focused. In short : Browsing = purposeful Surfing = casual or random

Architecture of a Computer System

 Architecture of a Computer System The computer system architecture is broadly divided into the following core components: 1. Input Unit Accepts data and instructions from external sources (e.g., keyboard, mouse, scanner). Converts input into a form understandable by the computer. 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) Also called the “brain” of the computer, it controls all operations. It includes: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs all arithmetic and logical operations. Control Unit (CU): Directs the flow of data and instructions within the system. Coordinates between the CPU, memory, and I/O devices. Registers: Small, fast memory units inside the CPU used for temporary storage. 3. Memory Unit Stores data and instructions. It includes: Primary Memory: RAM (Random Access Memory): Temporary and volatile memory. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent and non-volatile memory. Secondary Memory: Hard drives, SSDs, USBs – used for long-term s...