Essays and Research Papers on Computer Technology

A 3 page review of the growing importance of web-based applications. This paper reviews the contentions of three specific articles on this subject. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the differences between manual and automatic indexing along wit the relevant advantages and disadvantages and then considers how a single interface may be developed to help with the retrieval of documents that have been indexed. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

Identity theft is the subject of focus of this 7 page paper. How information systems enters this area is contemplated. Suggestions are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper examines various issues in respect to computer-human interaction. Methods of evaluating usability are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the Facebook platform and some of the issues surrounding it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines content management, VOIP, and digital convergence and what they mean for Web design. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at two cases concerning the way CAD/CAM may be used. The first looks at the way CAD, CAM and CAD/CAM could be used in the design and production of a case of a cellular (mobile) phone and then the use on aircraft design to improve safety. The bibliography cites 13 ...

This 6 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student; Bead Bar, to assess the outline of a potential network structure. The paper considers the background of the company, the use of the network, topology and architecture and the inherent advantages and disadvantages in the choices made. The recommendations made included a ...

This 3-page paper examines the link between technology and productivity in an attempt to answer if outsourcing or boosted investment in information technology is the answer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page examination and analysis of the movie The Transformers. No sources cited.

This 3 page paper considers the way in which a company may choose to organize users into groups when implementing Microsoft Active Directory. The paper discusses the different types of groups and how their scopes and characteristics. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines a general plan for the implementation of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) in a commercial environment. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on what it takes to select a specific database system, and presents a hypothetical situation in which a system needs to be selected. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper provides information on how to set up a WAN. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at Routing Information Protocol (RIP), considering what it is and how it is used and how it has developed. The paper includes example packet formats for both RIP and RIP 2. RIP is discussed in the context of networks and Cisco networks. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that contrary to popular thinking, technology is not neutral, but dehumanizing, and although it is possible to use technology to protect privacy, in reality it’s usually the reverse that happens. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing "best" forms of data output. There are many methods of information output available for documents, photographs, statistical reports and other forms of information. The purpose here is to discuss which methods of output are most appropriate for a handheld computer; a color photograph, a résumé, a memorandum, a ...

This 7-page paper provides an analysis of Volkoff, et al's article, "Getting Your Money's Worth from an Enterprise System," published in the 1999 Ivey Business Journal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the legal implications and conditions of the intellectual property case between Trend Micro and Barracuda. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the development and use of programmable logic devices, from the 1970's to the current day and then considers the development and value of VHDL, the language used in the configuration of many PLD's. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5-page paper offers a discussion about electronic collaboration software, its upsides and downsides. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The impact of word processing software has been nothing short of awe-inspiring in myriad ways, however, none can quite compare with the renewed quest for education brought forth by this technological mainstay. Electric Pencil, which set the precedent in 1976, set the stage for over four hundred different word ...

A 4 page paper about this project at Stanford. This paper presents a brief description of the project, its purpose and reason. The paper identifies the strengths of the project, finds no weaknesses, reports technology that will present more opportunities and identifies two threats to the project.

4 pages in length. Technology is taking over the task of being human. With the sweeping array of technological advancements over the recent past, people have become conveniently left out of their own lives. Turkle's article in Forbes entitled "Can You Hear Me Now" is a study in the disappearing act of ...

This 3 page paper discusses issues surrounding copyright as it pertains to the 21st century, including the various viewpoints and their supporters; the stakeholders; who gains and loses in the debate; and why. Bibliography lists 5 sources.