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  What did you find enjoyable or not about this assignment? The assignment was enjoyable because it provided a practical, hands-on opportunity to deepen my understanding of printers and multifunction devices, essential tools in personal and professional settings. Learning how to set up, configure, and troubleshoot different devices was essential as it directly applies to real-world scenarios, enhancing my technical skills. Was it helpful to you in your current job? Yes, each assignment was helpful for my educational use. Understanding how to set up and maintain printers properly has improved my efficiency in managing office equipment. This knowledge not only saves time but also guarantees smoother operations and better productivity in the workplace. Can you see yourself blogging in the future when it isn't required for an assignment? I can see myself blogging in the future, even when it isn't required for an assignment. Blogging provides a platform to share knowledge, experienc

 Brainstorming an enhancement for an operating system, doing research, and reading everyone's ideas were interesting topics this week. Setting up and configuring different devices within Windows enhances technical skills and self-sufficiency. Diagnosing and fixing common printer problems minimizes downtime and frustration, maintaining productivity. With this knowledge, I can choose the right printer or device that best suits my needs, whether for personal, educational, or professional use. 

  The video "A+ Computer Repair Training Course - Computer Notebooks - Memory Upgrade - Lesson 1" taught me a lot. One of the things that I learned and refreshed my mind on was how to replace the memory card and upgrade the laptop's memory. In the video, we learn how to replace memory cards and know the difference between some RAM cards like DDR, DDR2, and   DDR3. It is important to know which ones are compatible with the motherboard in case we want to update some of the components on our laptops. DDR2 operates faster than DDR, while DDR3 builds upon DDR2 with additional advancements in speed, power efficiency, and capacity. 

  It was interesting to learn about Internet Protocol. IPv4   uses a 32-bit address, while IPv6 uses a 128-bit address . This means that IPv6 offers 1,028 times more addresses than IPv4, solving the problem of "running out of addresses" problem. Or are we going to run out of addresses one day? Technology constantly grows; however, we have sufficient space for endless devices and networks to connect to the Internet directly. I am also excited to share my milestone paper and read what you all choose to write. 

 I had fun with this week's assignment. We had to pretend a scenario where we drafted a memo. To teach someone how to use a mobile device, putting down words is something I have to work on since I suck at explaining things. Also, it was interesting to read the discussion forum and hear different opinions on mobile operating systems. We all have different experiences and needs; sharing these opinions was great. 

 I learned more about the blue screen of death. I did not know that when a screen goes blue or black, the term for it is called the blue screen of death. Debugging and troubleshooting are essential skills for developers and IT professionals. They assist in identifying and resolving issues, improving system stability, and improving performance. Debugging and troubleshooting in the Windows system will involve identifying and fixing software or hardware problems, which Daniel Pearson explains in his video "Windows Debugging and Troubleshooting." It was a very informative video for this week's assignment. 

 It was interesting this week to learn more about file systems, how much they have helped, and how much more they could change as we advance in technology. Learning more about AI is interesting because it allows me to see everyone's opinion and things being created, and I wonder how it will be in the future. AI is becoming complex, and I fear that one day, AI will become more intelligent than us. In specific areas of technology, it would be great for something like AI to think better than us, but what happens when our brains are too small to understand AI? It is an exciting topic to discuss. 

 This week, I learned more about different types of operating systems and what to do if there are any installation problems. Learning about each operating system is essential to know which software works better for you and your computer. Each will work differently, especially if you have an older laptop. Linux works best for my older laptop because it is lightweight and efficient. Users can optimize Linux to use fewer system resources, making it excellent for older hardware. They use less processing power, RAM, and storage compared to other operating systems like Windows.

 While writing my forum for this week, I had the chance to search and learn more about power supplies for a computer. The PSU transforms the AC (alternating current) from an electrical outlet into a stable low-voltage DC (direct current) usable by the computer. It powers parts, including the motherboard, processor, and other hardware components. There are a few cool facts about PSU. For example, Apple II (1977) presented the switched-mode power supply, which was lighter, smaller, and fanless. Before Apple invented a lighter, smaller, and fanless PSU, computers had heavy transformers and linear power supplies. 

 During this week's assignments and videos, I learned that programmers wrote Firmware in ROM (read-only memory) in the early days. However, when the Firmware got outdated, there was no alternative to update it. After that, programmers started writing Firmware on EPROM or EEROM, which can be erased and reprogrammed. The only trick is that these storage devices are too expensive. It is interesting to know how, over time, programmers had to change how memory space would be used on a computer, for example, the function of a CPU, Memory (RAM), and Firmware, and how to update to operate more effectively. 

Watching the video provided for this week, Microsoft Windows: Entire History in 3 Minutes, I was interested in seeing and looking back on some Windows versions. I was nostalgic when I saw Windows XP and Vista because I used both versions at school and at my mom's job. When I was younger, from age 5 to 10, I lived in Brazil, and at that time, kids in school would have IT classes to learn the basics of a computer. Our computers at school would use these versions of Windows XP or Vista. I remember when Windows 7 came out, its updates, and new add-ons. However, I also remember there were some complications as well. For example, upgrading from Windows XP to 7 was complex, and many applications failed. New users at the time did not like Windows 7 and would return to XP since it was easier and cheaper. Windows has improved ever since, but sometimes I do end up having some issues when there are updates for Windows, especially on an older version of an HP laptop, for example.  

 Hello everyone. My name is Georgia, and this is my last year of university. I am pursuing a bachelor's degree of Science in IT and would like to acquire a master's degree, but I am still deciding which field to study. I fell in love with IT, or technology in general, ever since I could understand what a massive machine with different buttons, screen, keyboard, components, and mouse could do. Being a 90s baby, I remember growing up with no phones; how TVs changed, computers, laptops, and wow, it is fascinating to see how much technology has progressed in the last couple of years. My first computer was a Dell desktop. I am trying to remember the exact model, but it is the 2009 version. I got it as a birthday gift. I remember we only had cable internet connected to one computer in the house, while the other computer (mine and my sister's) did not have internet. Wi-Fi was not what it is today, of course, so it was expensive and complicated to put internet for all computers, bu