Essays and Research Papers on Computer Technology

12 pages in length. Policing of computer crimes is considerably more difficult than regulating criminal activity in real life, inasmuch as the perpetrator can move about in complete anonymity for long periods of time before officials can ever connect him or her to a particular white collar crime. Indeed, policing tactics have vastly ...

A 6 page overview of 'hacking' and 'cracking', the unauthorized access to computer systems. Discusses the costs of such activity and identifies current tactics for minimizing such access. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page overview of the advances computer graphics are making into the modern world of photography. Digital art is many times more powerful than any combination of previously existing medias such as television, radio, video, film, text and images. With electronic art the graphic design artist can produce a virtual world, images ...

A paper which looks at the specific requirements of a firm of building contractors with regard to the installation of a computerised accounting system, and the particular financial transactions which the system would be required to incorporate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. Today's public school library is light years away from the time when all a librarian would do is help a student locate a book or baby sit those on detention. Rather, the overwhelming impact of technological advancement has turned the public school library into a hub of activity, with ...

This 6-page paper discusses specific examples of how technology has impacted personal finance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(8pp includes 2 comparative visuals) To be successful in the design professions requires not only talent and creativity, but a careful balance of technical skill, business sense and artistic expression. One hopes to find this balance in the professional area of architecture. Computer aided design (CAD) is a valuable tool in ...

7 pages in length. As the appointed person responsible for research and development of new company resources, I send this company-wide memo to announce what I believe to be the most appropriate improvement suitably aligned with the organization's mission and ongoing objective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A nine page paper which looks at the way in which the computer industry has developed over the years, and why particular advances in technology such as the invention of the printed circuit board and the silicon chip have played such a significant part not only in the increased speed and efficiency of modern machines, ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the basics of functional, logic, imperative and object oriented computer programming languages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. There have been myriad technological advances throughout the past one hundred years. Indeed, the twentieth century turned out to be the springboard for the unprecedented advancement in the graphic design industry, effectively availing entirely new and divergent concepts with which designers can apply to typography. Bibliography lists 7 ...

A 6 page overview of the manner in which information privacy has been impacted by the evolution of digitized information systems. This impact, although unintended and unexpected, has been tremendous and puts our medical records as well as other types of information at the discretion of a wide swath of society. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 3 page overview of this captivating book. While there are some shortcomings, White's inclusion of four-color detailed illustrations and little reliance on text is a welcome relief in aiding our understanding of computer technology. No additional sources are listed.

This 6 page paper discusses some of the devices used to enhance the security of computer networks, including keys, firewalls and digital certificates among others. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A creatively-written 6 page discussion detailing the importance of core computer classes in the computer science major's curriculum. The writer stresses a back-to-basics approach and points out the importance of starting out with a strong foundation in one's field. No Bibliography.

A 5 page paper discussing retrieval and generative computer-aided process planning (CAPP), which can be seen as CAD applied to processes. CAPP enables virtual design of the processes that will be used to produce the physical product. It is a great time- and cost-saving device that contributes to organizations’ ability to further reduce ...

This 4 page paper discusses computer security in four areas: auditing and monitoring; cryptosecurity; transmission security; and TEMPEST. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

7 pages. This paper describes the requirements of a new computer information system, the components necessary in the final system, and how these components will work together. Other considerations include the cost of the system and other needs such as training, security, and maintenance. Final recommendations are given as to the viability ...

This 5 page report discusses the importance of introducing technology in the youngest of students’ classrooms and not waiting until they are pre-teens or teenagers to introduce them to computers and computer capabilities. It is absolutely essential that the young students of the 21st century learn about computers and how to use them at an early age. By ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the IBM personal computer and the Macintosh personal computer. A little background is provided for each company, along with selected 2000 fiscal data and market shares. The writer concludes with issues that are common knowledge among personal computer users. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page report discusses there are health concerns associated with computer use beyond the typical issues of carpal tunnel syndrome, backache, and the expanding-derrière factor associated with the sedentary behavior associated with computer use. Other concerns are linked to electromagnetic radiation. Most often, electromagnetic radiation or EMR is associated with high-voltage powerlines, different household appliances, specialized computer use or a combination ...

A 4 page research paper that outlines the career and accomplishments of Seymour Cray. Cray's innovative designs led the way throughout the 1960s and 70s toward ever-faster computers during the heyday of his career. A genius at computer design, his work was pivotal to the development of the computer industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the modern personal computer and the typical computer components of a desktop workstation. Not surprisingly, the almost universal adoption of Microsoft Windows has played an enormous role in the development of a truly user-friendly workstation with a broad range of applications and functionality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page assertion that networking is opening vast avenues for increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis of medical imaging. Traditional methods of data analysis in such applications and medicine relied solely on the visual inspection of that data by experts. Neural networking complements this inspection with detailed computer analysis utilizing complex ...

A 14 page research paper that explores the topic of direct manipulation interfaces (DMIs), which historically are considered to be difficult to design and program; however, the vast majority of user interface design standards being currently put forward are predicated on DMI design. Given the difficulties associated with DMIs, a pertinent question for human-computer interaction ...