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Know Fundamentals of Networking

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Networking Fundamentals Information stored in computers can be shared with or communicated to other computers by using communication technology. Communication technology has altogether changed our lifestyles and way of working. Gone are the days when messages were delivered in weeks and we needed a power socket and modem to connect to the Internet. With continuous developments and convergence of computer technology with communication technology, we can conquer geographical distances. Mobile or Wireless computing and mobile Internet connection are the results of this convergence. Introduction In this session, you will have an overview of the fundamental concepts of networking and communication, the networking terminologies, and the working of data communications systems. What is a Computer Network? By definition, a Computer Network is simply communicating with each other. The basic concept of networking is quite simple. Two or more computers/computing devices are usually connected via c...

Stress Management Techniques That No One Told You Before

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  Introduction Suppose suddenly an insect starts hovering around your face. How will you react to this situation? You will become more alert, keep an eye on its movements and look for ways to save yourself from being bitten by it. When we encounter a potentially threatening situation our body releases stress hormones. They prepare our bodies to fight stressful situations or to flee from danger. Stress, therefore, is a part of our body's defense mechanism. Due to these hormones, we get a burst of energy to cope with the situation. Therefore, Stress is our body's way of responding to a demanding or challenging situation from within or externally. Meaning and Importance of Stress Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances. In moderate amounts, stress is beneficial for us. It helps us to stay safe from dangerous situations, meet our daily challenges, accomplish tasks more efficiently, and motivates us to reach our goals. It can even b...

Learn Ability To Work Independently

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Ability To Work Independently Introduction Being able to work independently is a vital skill that employers seek in their employees. There are a lot of benefits to teamwork. Team members complement and benefit each other through their knowledge and experience. Even while working as part of a team, there are times when one is required to work independently and own the responsibility for the work one has done.  Working Independently The ability to work independently means having the aptitude to plan, organize and execute any given tasks or work with a minimal amount of supervision. Working independently has a lot of advantages but it requires a person to be disciplined and dedicated to his work.  To work independently and be successful, a person needs to have the following qualities within oneself.   Being self-aware, self-monitoring, and self-correcting;  Knowing what you need to do and when; Taking the initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do to get ...

What is a Computer Desktop?

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Introduction The desktop is the default display that gets displayed once the startup process is complete during booting the system. It represents different types of objects, including project folders, reference sources, drawing tools, documents, writing tools, phone books, telephones. It is the primary user interface of a computer that might be found on top of a physical desk. The icons of files and folders that you store to the desktop are displayed on the desktop, as well as the desktop wallpaper.  Parts of the Desktop Icons : Small pictures displayed on the desktop background are called Icons. Different desktops represent files, folders, programs, gadgets, etc. Some common icons that you will almost always on the desktop are as follows: The Computer icon is a system icon. It represents the computer program that pro access to the different storage drives installed on the computer and the files, fote programs, etc. that they contain. The Recycle Bin is a system icon. It represents...