Computer Engineering

Creation of The Baby, or Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine, which started the era of modern computers, was a great step in the history of computer development.

Oct 1, 2009 - Alla Kondrat

A prototype of modern computers, and world's first programmable computer, was created in 1948, and named Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM), or The Baby.

Oct 1, 2009 - Alla Kondrat

Williams Tube, the first random access computer memory, and a predecessor of modern RAM, was invented and tested in 1947 on Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine.

Oct 1, 2009 - Alla Kondrat

Relay circuits can be used to take a small current from a computer printer port and switch on appliances that use a much larger current such as household devices.

Jul 9, 2009 - Martin Bell

For any website that makes money, every minute the website is offline costs its owners money. Customers may switch to a competitor thus resulting in lost sales.

Jun 23, 2009 - John Wu

Scientists claim a new method that can store thousands of times more data than conventional silicon chips with an estimated lifetime of more than 1 billion years.

Jun 14, 2009 - Jeremy Small

Home computers may be used to control household lighting, heating, or any other device that uses an electrical switch. Up to eight devices or circuits may be controlled.

May 27, 2009 - Martin Bell

Green IT is hardly a new concept but when saving money is vital, as it is during recession, more and more companies turn to eco-friendly technology.

Mar 30, 2009 - Tsveti Georgieva

A potted history of compter technology from chips and memory to speed and capacity. What will the future bring given recent developments?

Feb 20, 2007 - Michael Ross Ault