Category: Tech & Engineering 2928
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Network Analyzers: How Do They Work?
A network analyzer is a device that measures electrical networks and network parameters. Analyzers usually measure S-parameters, but there are other sets of settings, such as Y-parameters, Z-parameters, and H-parameters (“What is a vector network analyzer, VNA: The basics,” 2019). Different types of devices can be described by the incident and reflected waves propagating in…
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Windows and Macintosh: Comparative Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Roles and responsibilities of Operating Systems Introduction to Macintosh Introduction to Windows Features of MAC Operating System Features of Windows Operating System MAC OS vs Windows OS Conclusion References Introduction This is the age of computers and computer based technologies. The increasing use of computers has made it essential to have…
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Malicious Cyberattacks: Diversity and Commonality
Table of Contents Introduction Diversity Commonality Diversity Benefits vs Commonality Benefits Conclusion References Introduction The evolution and development of technology have led to organizations becoming inculcating information technology into their operations. Therefore, this has resulted in it also becoming highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The conventional computer security technologies used to prevent such attacks relied on…
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Perspectives of Russian Cyber-Attacks Against US Targets
With the swift progress in information and communication technologies in the late 20th – early 21st century, both private and governmental actors came to rely heavily on digital infrastructures in their activities. However, while the digital revolution facilitated information exchange, it also brought challenges along with benefits. Any information shared through digital networks is potentially…
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Alternative Power System for Rovers
Rovers, due to their mobility, have become mainstream devices for the exploration of other planets. They are mobile, able to maneuver better, and can be controlled remotely from the Earth. However, the main shortcoming of these robots comes from their primary advantages – they cannot carry large-capacity power storage and generating mechanisms due to the…
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Mobile Computing: The Future of Business
Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Mobile Computing Applications of Mobile Computing in Businesses Benefits of Mobile Computing Disadvantages of Mobile Technology Current Trends Conclusion References Introduction The changes in technology force companies to reevaluate business models to remain profitable and competitive in a market. Mobile technologies use has become part of daily life for…
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Hadoop Distributed File System as a System for Handling Big Data
Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) is a file system that aims to store large files with the ability to stream access to data, working on clusters from arbitrary hardware. Files in HDFS are divided into blocks if the file size exceeds the block size. By default, the block size in HDFS can be 64, 128,…
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The Big Data Phenomenon and Security Issues
In an era of intense technological progress, much attention has begun to be paid to the phenomenon of big data as a promising new idea for organizing and processing data. A reference to Figure 1 shows that public interest in the topic of big data has become exceptionally high in the last decade, which means…
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Human Factors in Modern Security Systems
Table of Contents Introduction Background Definition Associated Risks Security Systems and Human Factors Vulnerabilities ICAO’s Position and Recommendations Conclusion Reference List Introduction The diversification of threats aviation faces today results in the appearance of new and more effective ways to resist them and create a safe environment to protect all individuals involved in the work…
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Comparison of File Formats
Table of Contents Introduction The dissimilarities between JPEG and GIF files Conclusion References Introduction Image technology never stands still, and multiple image formats are appreciated and utilized by both average users and professionals dealing with the distribution and production of images. The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) and the format introduced by the Joint Photographic Experts…