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Firstly we need to find out a new computer system for ‘Yascom electronics’. So
we need to describe all the components of the computer system and then we
need to choose out the specific components of the computer that fulfil the
requirements of the chair-person.
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- DDR SDRAM (Double Data rate SDRAM): this RAM has all the
features of SDRAM. In advance it gives double data rate than
SDRAM. On motherboard’s 66 MHz bus this memory gives 1.066
gigabyte transfer rate.
Hard disks are used to store the data and application on permanent
basis. There are two kinds of hard-disks in use and those are internal
and external hard-drive. The capacity of the hard drive depends on how
many applications do you want to use. The more hard-drive capacity is
the more data you can store on it.
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Video and sound card: A video card lets the computer play the videos and
display the pictures. Multimedia users can use the higher capacity cards to get
the best graphics and sound output.
Monitors: Monitor is a output device that is used to enable the user to get
the GUI. There are many kinds of monitors in use today.
1. CRT: they are the older type monitors with curved screen. This display
can be nice due to size and it is popular due to less prize.
2. LCD/TFT: these displays are flat screen display so they require a less desk
space. They can also be mounted on wall or shelf. They require less
power to run, more environment friendly.
3. Plasma display: in this display the lights are creates by neutrons. So the
colours looks like true. It has a got a good quality picture than LCD.
4. OLED: it is an organic light-emitting diode. They are much thinner and
brighter than LCD or plasma.
DVD Writer: DVD writer is used to create the data CD’s and DVD’s. to write
the DVD or CD the computer needs to loaded with some special kind of
software which provides the facility to burn the CD’s and DVD’s.
Operating System
Definition: “Operating system is system software that controls the execution of
computer programs and may provide various services.”
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between computer hardware and user. User can interact with the OS using any
user interface or using GUI. OS are designed that easy way; Users can execute
any program or applications very easily.
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File management: OS also directs and categorizes all the data that the user
stores on computer. Os keeps the track of each and every bit of data in the
computer. Users are able to search files and folders or application in search
box which is placed in start menu. All the operating system provides their own
type of file management system. Hierarchical management is one of the main
examples of the file management system of OS. Hierarchical management
system uses directories to categorize files.
Security: security of the data is the biggest issue for all users. Some new
operating systems come with the inbuilt firewall, so the unauthorized and
unwanted application cannot access the computer automatically. Firewall also
protects the computers form malwares and viruses. User can set passwords
and biometric characteristics to secure their data and their computer accessed
by unauthorised persons.
Multiple users: this system provides the facility to login multiple users to
access their sessions while keeping another user logged on the same machine.
Some operating systems have facility to allow hundreds of user to make their
sessions.
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User can upgrade the software of this OS. OS X can only run the software
manufactured by apple. On important thing is this OS can only be used in apple
computers or laptops. This OS is very suitable for entertainment because it has
got the best graphics feature.
Windows 7
Windows is the latest OS made by Windows Corporation. This is also a very
good OS. It has got many new features that make it easy for the user to work
on certain task. Windows 7 supports the full 64-bit PCs; so it has got the new
desktop standard. Windows search has been made easier and quicker on
windows 7. It has also got some features that simplify the everyday tasks.
Windows 7 can be upgraded with the latest updates. User can run thousands
of software on this OS. Windows 7 is not a virus free OS but it has got a
features like windows firewall and defender; which makes the computer safe
from the attacks of malware and virus
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2. Both of the OS has got a newer way to get quick look of any file or
folder. In OS X there is a quick look feature which gives the file preview
in high definition so user can easily read the text in preview. In windows
7 the preview is very small to understand or have quick look of the
document. So OS X’s quick look feature is better than windows preview.
3. Windows task bar and Mac dock are also one of the new features in
both of the OS. Windows task bar is the best improvement interface. In
OS X the Mac dock gives just the simple feature of access the task while
taskbar has got such new features like pin program to task bar or recent
and frequent tasks etc. So windows taskbar is better than Mac dock
4. In OS X the Mac menu bar is always fixed to the top of the screen and
the programmes attaches there with users’ permission or need. In
windows 7 system tray you can customize the programmes that you
want to keep there for quick launch. User can also have access to one
click calendar.
5. If we look at the backup utility in windows not too much has changed. It
is the old wizard that asks you to choose the backup drive. Where in the
OS X its easy and really funny utility of time machine. Time machine is
dead simple setup and over animated.
For the best use of computer system for the company employers I have chosen
the core i3 processor with the processor clock speed of 2.24GHz. That is the
very good processor to meet the requirements of the chair person. If we place
3 GB of RAM with one 1 GB SDRAM and the other 2 GB SDRAM will be good for
the use of company employers. The other important component for any
computer is hard drive. The company employers will use the computer to save
their projects and designs for the new business ideas. So 260GB of HDD will be
the best match for the computer system.
I will recommend the 17” Plasma monitors for the company’s new computer
system. The company employers can design their projects and designs with
great colour and clarity.
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Company chair person can install 3 in 1 laser printer which comes with inbuilt
Bluetooth and wireless facility so the employers can use it easily, that is very
user friendly.
For additional devices, we can install video and sound card that are used for
basic purpose of image and video watching. We can also install a DVD-writer so
that the employers will able to burn the data disks.
We need to design centralized help desk for all the users of the company so
that they will be able to use the new computer system easily.
I have chosen two computer systems for Yascom electronics which meets the
requirements of the company director.
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Memory: 4 GB (2048*2Gb)
Price: £900.00
2. HP HPE-340
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User guide
User Accounts: Start > Control panel > User Accounts > User Accounts and
family centre > user accounts
With user accounts users can change or remove their account passwords. User
administrator can manage more than one account.
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Disk defragment: Start > Control Panel > Disk Defragment (Administrative
tools)
Users are able to modify the schedule disk defragment as their use and their
suitability.
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Disc clean up: Start > all programmes > Accessories > system tools > disk
clean up
This utility cleans up the useless data from any drive. User can also schedule
this task by going in schedule task in system tools.
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Date and Time: Start > Control panel > Date and time (Clock, Language and
Region)
Users can change date, time and time zone in this program.
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Region: Start > Control panel > Regional and language (Clock, Language and
region)
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Just double click or right click on the program which you want to uninstall.
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Requirements:
Here we will consider the basic PC so that everyone can understand the
procedure.
Unplug the power cable and IDE from current hard drive
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If new hard drive will be used as master set the jumper to master or else
set it to slave.
Slide the drive into the cage and close it with screws.
Attach IDE cable from ribbon cable to old and new drive.
Attach the primary drive as well if its removed.
IMPORTANT
Computer must be turned off and the power cable should be removed before
opening any PC case.
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Security Policy
Manual handling: In the office premises sometimes the employers move
the boxes and furniture; at the time of this action they should use
manual handling procedure to prevent unwanted injuries.
Chemical handling: this kind of offices may have many materials that
have potential to injure staff like bleach; so they need to take extra care
while working with this material.
Electrical appliances: electrical appliances are the most usual reason of
injuries in the offices. Employees should be instructed to maintain and
equip the electrical equipments with extra care. The company should
hire a professional electrician to make new connection or to repair
damaged parts.
Fire hazards: employees should be aware of the fire precautions in the
office premises.
Smoking: smoking should be strictly prohibited in the company.
Safety: Slip, trip and falls are also the reasons to happen accidents;
while transporting or carrying load.
Maintenance plan
Clean up disc errors: this task should be done every week to prevent the
error reporting in the computer. This task prevents error on your computer.
Disc Clean up: this task should be performed every week. This utility erases
unused files and data from your computer and make the PC perform better.
Disc defragment: this utility should be used every month. This utility also
cleans up the unwanted and unnecessary data; and cleans up the recycle-bin
as well.
Data backup: this utility should be used every week. This utility is very much
important because this utility back-ups the files and folder on the hard drive.
So employees can get their most recent data back from this utility.
Virus checking: should be performed once per month. This utility keeps the
computer free from viruses and malwares.
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