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What one fool can do, another can
Let that headline not offend you. This is from a book. A book titled “Calculus Made Easy” on “Differential Calculus and The Integral Calculus”, by Silvanus P. Thompson, F. R. S. (Fellow of the Royal Society). This was published in… Read More ›
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The TCP/IP Protocol
What is TCP / IP? TCP – Transmission Control Protocol IP – Internetwork Protocol TCP/IP refers to a collection of protocols The name TCP/IP is misleading because TCP and IP are only two of the many protocols in this collection… Read More ›
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Data Communications Protocols – Part 2
What is the OSI Reference Model? This is an important topic in all courses on computer science, information technology. This article discusses the OSI model of networking in detail, the role of each of the 7 layers, and the discussion on what is a protocol.
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Data Communications Protocols – Part 1
The term ‘protocol’ is heard very frequently in data communications and networking. What does ‘protocol’ mean? This article explains the computer communication process, what is a protocol, layered protocols, advantages of layered protocols, and defines what is an open system.
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Are C and C++ Relevant in 2021?
A common question students ask these days is “Why learn C and C++ in the age of Python?” Students often wonder why colleges still teach C and C++. Is any software development taking place in these two programming languages? You… Read More ›
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How To Convert Gray Code To Binary Code
The Gray code uses bits 0 and 1 to represent a value. But the Gray code is different from other binary codes in that the two successive values of numbers differ in only one bit – as we move from… Read More ›
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How To Convert Binary Code To Gray Code
What is Gray Code? Why is it important for digital electronics and communications? This video answers these questions and how to convert a binary number to its equivalent Gray code.
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What is the BCD Code or the 8-4-2-1 Code
What is the 8421 code or the BCD code?
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7 Layers of OSI Model
This video explains the 7 layers of the OSI model of networking.
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Study Techniques
There are no secrets to this. These are tested techniques, so just go ahead and follow these. Make changes which will help you in doing better. Organize your study material and books. Keep them in one place, everyday so that… Read More ›
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Open Source Tools for Mathematicians
Open-source software refers to software that can be modified and improved. Open-source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. The source code (programs) of open source software is freely available for anyone to improve… Read More ›
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The Joy of X – A Guided Tour of Math, from One To Infinity
FOR MORE THAN 2,500 years, mathematicians have been obsessed with solving for x. The story of their struggle to find the roots —the solutions—of
increasingly complicated equations is one of the great epics in the history of human thought. -
Goodbye Finger Prints, Hello Vein Patterns
Vein patterns embedded in the hand can uniquely identify an individual. CNN and Stacked‐Autoencoders models are used to identify a person. This technique is said to be more robust than facial technology, and other biometric techniques.
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Physicists may have solved the mystery of why ice is slippery
Revealed now – the answer to the question eluding physicists for over 150 years – Why is ice slippery?
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Preparing for the Physics Board Exam – Some Tips
“You cannot be taught physics, you have to learn it!” Coming straight to the point(s): Use one textbook and do not collect notes and books. One good book is enough and it can be supplemented with a question bank (ISCE Question Bank for Physics)…. Read More ›
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QUESTION BANK FOR ISCE – CLASS 12 – Physics
QUESTION BANK RELEASED FOR ISCE – XII- ELECTROSTATICS All those who have asked for the question bank have been sent the same by email. Since there is a reduction in syllabus we have to carefully select topics that are relevant…. Read More ›
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What is the best laptop for a B.Tech / BE / Computer Science student
My Answer to the question on Quora: As a B.Tech computer science student, your main applications will be programming in Java, C#/C++, Python, cloud computing (maybe with AWS), some version of SQL, applications and the usual stuff like MS Office,… Read More ›
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NASA’s Mission to Mars Student Challenge
Take part in a worldwide “teachable moment” and bring students along for the ride as NASA lands a rover on Mars February 18! The site https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/ has all the details of this exciting opportunity for students to take part in… Read More ›
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The Big Bang and Black Holes: In Celebration of Stephen Hawking’s Birthday
The lectures will be livestreamed on Cambridge University’s YouTube and Facebook channels: https://www.facebook.com/events/423191425527230/ They will also be livestreamed on the CTC’s own YouTube channel, along with the panel discussion afterwards:
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2021 Calendar from NASA!
Just Released NASA Science Calendar for 2021/2022 Stunning. Informative. Enlightening.
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Gaming Laptops – The Beasts!
OK, before you jump to buy a gaming laptop, read this. A gaming laptop is just that – for gaming. Just as you will not use the Formula One car for daily commute to the office, you don’t need a… Read More ›
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How many GB should a laptop have for college?
A laptop has three components which are measured in GB. These are:1) Hard Disk2) Main memory or primary memory or RAM3) SSDWhich one are you referring to? That apart, there’s no “one size fits all” solution here. It depends on… Read More ›
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Data Matters
Statistics and data dominate our lives. Increasingly, data-based decisions are being used by people, organizations and governments. Here are a few links that will be very interesting for everyone starting out in data science, visualization and with an interest in… Read More ›
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Is 24 too old to learn programming?
Many startups will make you believe that you should learn programming at the age of 6-years. That’s good for business, but its a stupid and dishonest idea to teach coding to kids as young as that. So is 24 years… Read More ›
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Is it easier to learn other coding languages (like Java, C, C#, etc.) if you know HTML?
C, C++, C#, Java, Python are programming languages. HTML is the abbreviation for Hyper Text Markup Language. Although the word ‘Language’ forms a part of HTML, HTML is a markup language for Internet. What does ‘markup’ mean? Think of markup… Read More ›
