Introduction to TechnologyChapter 10:
Computer TechnologiesChapter SummariesSection 10.1
A computer is an electronic device that calculates, stores, and processes information. A computer program provides instructions that tell the computer what to do. Computer systems include input devices, such as keyboards, and output devices, such as monitors. All computers have two types of memory: ROM and RAM. Section 10.2
Artificial intelligence programs can solve problems and make decisions ordinarily handled by humans. Expert systems gather information from experts in a particular field and store it in the computer’s memory. Wi-fi and WiMAX are both wireless connections to the Internet, but WiMAX is newer and more long range. Distributed computing networks use many computers’ downtime for a variety of research projects.  | 
