How Computers Work

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    1. Intro to How Computers Work
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    Todd McLeod, a professor of computer information technology, clearly explains the IPOS model and how electricity controls the electronics you use every day.

    Todd McLeod, a professor of computer information technology, clearly explains the IPOS model and how electricity controls the electronics you use every day.

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    2. Computers & Coding Schemes
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    Todd McLeod explains the basics of coding schemes in simple terms using an analogy of lights as circuits, as well as how to use the simple formula, 2ⁿ.

    Todd McLeod explains the basics of coding schemes in simple terms using an analogy of lights as circuits, as well as how to use the simple formula, 2ⁿ.

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    3. Basics of Binary Code
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    Todd McLeod, computer information technology professor, provides a simple explanation of binary code and the foundation of what makes computers work.

    Todd McLeod, computer information technology professor, provides a simple explanation of binary code and the foundation of what makes computers work.

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    4. History of Computers
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    Todd McLeod provides a brief history of modern computers, and explains the changing hardware. From ENIAC to PC, you'll enjoy this informative tour of computers!

    Todd McLeod provides a brief history of modern computers, and explains the changing hardware. From ENIAC to PC, you'll enjoy this informative tour of computers!

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    5. Defining Moore's Law
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    Todd McLeod explains the basics of Moore’s law, including a brief history of Intel, and how the trend has held true from the early 1970’s to present day.

    Todd McLeod explains the basics of Moore’s law, including a brief history of Intel, and how the trend has held true from the early 1970’s to present day.

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SweetPea B
What's the gimmick? Like the god damn circuit of the god damn computer lesson #1on computers, is this a free site or not? Be honest with me up front. I hate it when I don't know up front if a thing has a cost or not. I think I would really enjoy using it, but at what cost? 'Sweet Pea' Brown
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