Aniz Manji likes 16-bit ALU in minecraft

This is the first part of a planned 16-bit computer that will run entirely in minecraft. That computer will be “Hack” compatible, which is to say that it’ll run code meant for the Hack machine described in The Elements of Computing Systems (a fantastic book that you should look up if you are at all interested in how computers work. Its website is www.idc.ac.il ). Some more info: The design was drawn up in a program called Redstone Simulator (does what it says on the tin), which was written by Baezon on the Minecraft Forums www.minecraftforum.net MCEdit ( minecraftforums.net ) was used to help clear off space and import the design into minecraft. Hours of experimenting with prototypes, modifications to the design, and debugging took place in the game itself, however. This project is far from over. Memory, here I come…

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10 Devastating Computer Viruses

Having trouble viewing this video? Then maybe your computer has been infected with one of these 10 devastating viruses. Where else to find All Time 10s… Facebook: ow.ly Twitter: ow.ly Check out a selection of video’s highlighting some Alltime10′s favourite and interesting people.. @ www.youtube.com

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Computer Tour

Have you always wondered what is on the inside of your computer? This video takes a look at the inside of a computer and examines the seven major parts. Credits: , HowStuffWorks

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How to Stay Safe from Computer Malware

www.lockergnome.com No machine gets Internet cooties and viruses like a Windows machine. That’s not a bash against Microsoft — it’s just a fact. Sure, its popularity has a great deal to do with this reality, but when people get sick of having infected machines, will they be driven to less buggy alternatives? You can watch the entire live TLDR episode here: www.youtube.com www.lockergnome.com profiles.google.com twitter.com www.facebook.com

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Computer Monitor Colour Calibration

Get a FREE Bonus Video on our New Facebook page: www.facebook.com How can you judge the colour of your prints if the computer monitor you are using isn’t accurate? Simple…. You can’t! If you are serious about accurate colour reproduction for your final output then calibrating your monitor is essential. The good thing is that the basics are easy. You just need an entry level densitometer and software to do the trick. In this video I’ll give you a brief run through on the tools and process to get more accurate colour. Get a FREE Bonus Video on our New Facebook page: www.facebook.com

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