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RAM & ROM

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  Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only Memory (ROM) Memory is the most essential element of a computing system because without it computer can’t perform simple tasks. Computer memory is of two basic types – Primary memory(RAM and ROM) and Secondary memory (hard drive, CD, etc ). Random Access Memory (RAM) is primary-volatile memory and Read Only Memory (ROM) is primary-non-volatile memory.  1. Random Access Memory (RAM) –     It is also called read-write  memory  or the  main memory  or the  primary memory . The programs and data that the CPU requires during the execution of a program are stored in this memory. It is a volatile memory as the data lost when the power is turned off. RAM is further classified into two types-  SRAM (Static Random Access Memory)  and  DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) . 2. Read Only Memory (ROM) –     Stores crucial information essential to operate the system, like the program essent...

MOTHERBOARD & ITS COMPONENTS

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 What is a MOTHERBOARD ? The official motherboard definition is that it’s the main printed circuit board within a computer, which means it’s the primary piece of circuitry that all of the other pieces plug into to create a cohesive whole. The motherboard is the backbone that ties the computer’s components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other. Without it, none of the computer pieces, such as the CPU, GPU, or hard drive, could interact.  Total motherboard functionality is necessary for a computer to work well. If your motherboard is on the fritz, expect some big problems. Features of Motherboard A motherboard comes with following features − Motherboard varies greatly in supporting various types of components. Motherboard supports a single type of CPU and few types of memories. Video cards, hard disks, sound cards have to be compatible with the motherboard to function properly. Motherboards, cases, and power supplies must be compatible to work properly toget...

CHROME SHORTCUTS

  Shortcut Keys Description Alt + Home Open your homepage. Alt + Left Arrow Back a page. Alt + Right Arrow Forward a page. F11 Display the current website in full-screen mode. Pressing F11 again will exit this mode. Esc Stop loading the page or a download from loading. Ctrl + ( -  or  + ) Zoom in or out of a page, "-" (minus) zooms out and "+" (plus) zooms in on the page. Ctrl + 1  -  Ctrl + 8 Pressing  Ctrl  and any number  1  through  8  moves to the corresponding tab in your tab bar. Ctrl + 9 Switch to last tab. Ctrl + 0 Reset browser zoom to default. Ctrl + Enter This combination is used to quickly complete an address. For example, type "computerhope" in the address bar and press  Ctrl + Enter  to get https://www.computerhope.com. Ctrl + Shift + Delete Open the  Clear browsing data  window to quickly clear private data. Ctrl + Shift + B Toggle the bookmarks bar between hidden and shown. Ct...