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VTOS Roscommon
Manufacturing computer hardware requires the input of engineers, scientists and manufacturing operatives, working together to produce the devices that power modern life.
Software is the name of a program that directs computers how to perform tasks, for example Microsoft Windows for desktop computers.
Over 3 billion people around the world enjoy video games. That’s almost half the planet!
Instead of saving your file to your own computer, cloud computing allows you to use a computer or data centre elsewhere, away from the users own premises, meaning as long as you have internet access the file is available.
What we do online is tracked and increasingly what we do in real life can be tracked. For companies and governments this creates immense possibilities to understand society, customers or technology.
More and more devices you encounter in everyday life, such as fridges or tv’s, are connected to the internet. This interconnected web of devices is termed the Internet of Things.
Cybercrime is increasing. Under EU regulations companies are legally required to notify if a data breach compromises confidentiality.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is technology that enables computers and machines to perform tasks and solve problems that would usually need human intelligence or intervention.
When a new product or service is purchased customers may require help in setting up or installing hardware and software on computers, tablets, TVs or other devices such as an iphone or smart watch.