computers

The evolution of calculating tools: from the abacus to computers

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L’évolution des outils de calcul : de l’abacus aux ordinateurs

IN BRIEF Origin of the abacus: an ancient calculating tool used since 2000 B.C. Key inventions: William Schickard and his calculating machine in 1623 Blaise Pascal and the Pascaline in 1642 Mechanical machines by Charles Babbage in the 19th century Evolution of tools: From the abacus to the electronic calculator (ENIAC in 1945) Introduction of … Read more

Preventive maintenance of computers: good practices to adopt

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Maintenance préventive des ordinateurs : bonnes pratiques à adopter

IN BRIEF Planning of maintenance interventions to anticipate needs. Use of suitable software and tools to monitor the condition of equipment. Qualification of maintenance technicians to ensure quality service. Adoption of an asset lifecycle policy to optimize resources. Regular checking of data backups to prevent losses. Analysis and correction of security vulnerabilities to protect sensitive … Read more