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What is a Computer?

Students often struggle to answer the question “What is a Computer?” This lesson will focus on providing students with an initial definition and working in groups to categorize photographs into categories such as “is a Computer” or “not a Computer.” Computers come in all forms and sizes; from those intended to sit on your desk […]

iPad Generations

Looking for an iPad tablet? They’re powerful devices that let you create documents and images, search the internet, and even use apps and more. Apple is famous for releasing new versions of its devices on a regular basis. Each new generation is loaded with new features and options. However, you don’t necessarily need the newest […]

Quick Tips for Using the Excel Save As Feature

What is the Excel “Save As” Feature? The Microsoft Excel “Save As” feature allows you to save a copy of the current workbook file in different formats, including PDF and Word. This feature is useful when you want to send your workbook to a colleague or share it with someone who does not have access […]

5 Whys Technique: A Guide to Problem-Solving

We encounter problems in every area of our lives. This means problem-solving is an essential skill everyone should learn, no matter their occupation. The five whys technique is a scientific problem-solving introduced by one of the world’s top business moguls. Before you delve into solving new problems using old ways you need to understand how […]

Windows 11 vs Windows 10

If you are wondering whether switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is worth it? It is. Windows 11 is the newest Windows version and is more updated compared to Windows 10. Although the two versions are pretty similar, there are some big differences between the two operating systems. The newer version, Windows 11, offers […]

QLED vs OLED

Buying anything If you are looking for a modern television, it is likely that you are trying to decide between QLED and OLED. While both of these technologies are impressive in their own right, is there a better option? Let us break down the difference between these two types of TV’s and see how they […]

What Is iOS?

iOS is Apple’s operating system that runs on iPhone and iPad devices, as well as powering its tvOS and watchOS operating systems for televisions and watches respectively. Operating system features an interface optimized for touchscreens that enables users to interact with it using taps, pinches and swipes; making it the second most widely used mobile […]

What is Microsoft Windows?

Microsoft Windows is a proprietary graphical operating system developed and sold by Microsoft for both consumer and business use. The Windows NT family provides consumer applications while the Server family serves business applications. Microsoft’s Windows 1.0 GUI ran on top of MS-DOS and allowed users to visually navigate their desktops through “windows.” They could also […]

What is Bootstrap?

Bootstrap is an open source front-end framework that makes building websites quicker and simpler, but requires an in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript to properly use. Bootstrap allows developers to save both time and effort by not needing to manually adapt their code for various viewports, making mobile projects much more manageable. Free and […]

What is JavaScript?

JavaScript is a scripting language designed to enhance web page interactivity and bring websites alive with 2D and 3D graphics, animated images, real-time updates of content updates, as well as real-time notifications of these changes. These scripts are often employed during front end web development. They can either be embedded via the script> tag or […]

What Is HTML?

If you want a website that stands out, instead of following an identical template, then learning HTML will be key. In this article we provide an introduction into what HTML is and how it works. HTML forms the backbone of web pages and was developed by Tim Berners-Lee (inventor of the World Wide Web). It […]

What is Operating System (OS)?

Without an operating system, computers and mobile devices would be incapable of running programs like browsers, Microsoft Office applications and notepad games. This software oversees all other functions including managing applications and functions while providing an interactive user interface. System drivers provide access to system hardware via standardized APIs and allocate resources and manage memory […]