Central Texas College
Killeen, TX:
Technology and Computer Programs
New to IT or just want to update your skills? Either way, we have the right course for you!
Computer programming in 4 steps
No matter the discipline, creating computational artifacts is one of the core computer science practices students should consistently experience to become better problem solvers. Here are four steps to get them started.
How to tell if your computer has been tampered with
These are the tricks to know and the tools to use if you want to find out whether someone else has been using your laptop.
How to Dispose of an Old Computer and Thwart Identity Thieves
It's important to take precautions to help make sure someone can't steal sensitive information that is stored on your computer.
What can you build to help you learn basic computer programming?
How the World's First Computer Was Rescued From the Scrap Heap
How the world's first real computer, the ENIAC, was restored by an unlikely group of conservationists—all thanks to Ross Perot.
Crash: how computers are setting us up for disaster
The Long Read: We increasingly let computers fly planes and carry out security checks. Driverless cars are next. But is our reliance on automation dangerously diminishing our skills?
A Quick Refresher on How Computer Memory Works
RAM, DRAM, SRAM, SSD, HDD. The language of computer memory, like most other components of computers and smartphones, is a collection of alphabet soup. So it can be difficult to wrap your brain around what exactly those collection of letters mean, and more importantly, what the hell they do.
What various weird computer noises mean for your machine
Learning what the weird noises coming from your computer might mean, could save it. Or at least give you an unequivocal pass to buy a new one.
What your email address says about your computer skills
What email service you use can be an indicator of many things.
How Can I Make Sure My New Computer Isn't a Dud?
Dear Lifehacker,<br>I just bought a new computer and, seeing as hardware failure rates are pretty high these days, I want to make sure it isn't going to suddenly die on me in the middle of an important project. Is there anything I can do to ensure it isn't a dud?
8 tips for preventing ransomware
If you haven’t been hit by ransomware yet, you’re either very lucky, or you’ve taken some proactive steps to protect your computers and files. We present 8 tips you should use to …
Should we use computers?
The titular question was quite relevant and often discussed some thirty years ago. The thought went: “Sure, there are industries where computers are the norm, but in my industry we got just fine so fa
Buying Computers: Computer Buying Guide
In this free computer buying guide, get helpful advice and information on what to look for when purchasing a computer.
How the relationship between humans and computers is evolving
The way in which humans interact with computers is undergoing a dramatic shift that will have huge impact on the way we work in the future.
Tired of your computer support company?
Are you sick and tired of your computer support company? Are you just not compatible with them anymore? Do you feel like they patronize you? Are you looking for more personalized service? Don’t want to see ten different people that never fix your problem? It isn’t as hard to switch companies as you think. Most …
What to do with an old computer
Have an old computer you’d like taken off your hands? Don’t put it on the curb.
How to keep Hackers out of your computer
Practical tips to keep hackers out of your computer. Prevent hacking! Learn how to protect & secure your Windows computer from hackers.
This Chart Shows How Computer Literate Most People Are
If you’ve ever gotten the impression that most people aren’t as skilled with computers as you are, you finally have some data to back it up. The above chart shows the distribution of tech skills, and there’s a pretty narrow pool at the top almost everywhere.
