Author: Fortizo Technologies
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Demystifying Internet Architecture: How It Works
Introduction: The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting people, devices, and information across the globe. But have you ever wondered how the internet actually works? In this blog post, we will unravel the intricacies of internet architecture and explore the underlying mechanisms that make it possible for us to access…
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Understanding the Basics of Computer Networks and Protocols
In today’s interconnected world, computer networks play a crucial role in facilitating communication, data transfer, and resource sharing. Whether you’re browsing the internet, sending emails, or accessing files on a shared server, computer networks are at the core of these operations. In this blog post, we will delve into the basics of computer networks and…
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Networking
In Grade 10, you learned about home area networks (HANs) and personal area networks (PANs). While HANs are small networks that typically cover a single home, PANs are even smaller and designed to serve a single user. Now, let’s delve into local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), which are larger network types…
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Introduction to Programming Languages
A programming language is a formal language that specifies a set of instructions for a computer to perform specific tasks. It is used to write software programs and applications and to control and manipulate computer systems. There are many different programming languages, each with its own syntax, structure, and set of commands. Some key features…
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UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
In this blog post, we will dive into the basics of computer hardware, which refers to the physical components that make up a computer system. We’ll explore both internal and external hardware components, focusing on external hardware devices known as peripherals. Specifically, we’ll discuss input devices that are used to enter information into a computer…
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Databricks Acquires MosaicML, Fueling Innovation in AI Landscape with $1.3B Deal
Today, Databricks, a prominent player in the AI field, announced its acquisition of MosaicML, an open source startup specializing in neural networks. The deal, valued at a substantial $1.3 billion, signifies the growing trend of mergers and acquisitions in the AI industry. MosaicML, which had previously raised nearly $64 million from investors such as DCVC,…
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Facebook & Instagram’s news restrictions in Canada – Implications for media landscape.
Meta to restrict news access for Canadian users following online news bill. Following the passage of a controversial online news bill, Meta has announced its intention to impose restrictions on news access for Canadian users on its platforms. The bill mandates that prominent platforms, including Meta and Google, compensate news publishers for the content posted…
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Top 10 Tech Gadgets of the Year
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What is artificial intelligence?
While a number of definitions of artificial intelligence (AI) have surfaced over the last few decades, John McCarthy offers the following definition in this 2004 paper (PDF, 127 KB) (link resides outside IBM), ” It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is related to the similar task of using…