Computing Collection (page 9)

Laptop computer keys

Girl uses the internet at Natural History Museum
MODEL RELEASED. Child uses internet to access museum information. A young girl uses a computer to explore information about a museum via the internet or World Wide Web

Compact flash memory card. Flash memory is a form of non-volatile computer data storage. Flash memory cards may be used with digital cameras, handheld and mobile computers, telephones, music players

Static protection device in use
MODEL RELEASED. Static protection device being worn around the wrist of a computer technician as he handles components in a personal computer

Computer overuse. Conceptual computer artwork of a hand and a computer keyboard superimposed with clocks and the face of a distressed woman

Computers for NCSA machine room metacomputer

Computer interior, showing expansion slots. These slots (upper frame) are where extra components are added to the computer to expand its capabilities

Keyboard use. Conceptual image of hands over the printed electrical circuit of a computer keyboard. Each crossed dot is the connection point for a key on the keyboard

Computer power switch, turned on to stand-by mode. A study in the USA in the year 2000 found that approximately 10% of all household power consumption was attributable to power stand-by devices

Computer protection, computer artwork
Computer protection. Computer artwork of a PC surrounded by a brick wall. This could represent computer security against hackers or viruses

Hand-held computer
MODEL RELEASED. Hand-held computer. Boy using an Amida Simputer, a low-cost portable computer designed and manufactured in India

Main computer at CERN
The main computer at the CERN research centre, Geneva. In the foreground are the tape drives that store programs and record data from the various detectors at the particle physics laboratories

Abstract artwork of a home computer
Home computer. Abstract artwork of a home computer with mock roof over its top

Woman using a personal computer (PC) at home

Computer hard disk, simulated X-ray
Hard disk. Simulated X-ray of a hard disk memory mechanism from a computer. This consists of a read/write head (pointed, black) on a rigid hard disk (upper centre)

Computer compact disc. Compact disc above the computer tray in which it sits. The disc may contain images, sound and text. It is made of plastic pressed with a series of fine depressions

Fish-eye lens view of NERSCs main computing room
NERSC computers. Fish-eye lens view of the main computing room of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Centre (NERSC)

Slow computer. Conceptual computer artwork of the hourglass symbol displayed by computers when they are busy processing a command. This may represent slow computers with insufficient processing power

Computer mouse, X-ray artwork
Computer mouse. Computer artwork of an X-ray of a computer mouse. A track ball (grey circle, centre right) tracks the mouses movements and translates them into the movements of a pointer on the screen

Group of personal computers, artwork
Group of personal computers. Computer artwork of a group of PCs shaped to form a wall with gates. This could represent the concept of computer security

Personal computer, computer artwork

Computer mice, X-ray artwork
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Biddulphia tridens diatom. This is a planktonic marine unicellular alga. It has a mineralised cell wall (frustule) divided into two halves

Group of personal computers. Computer artwork of a group of PCs shaped to form a fortress or castle. This could represent the concept of computer security

Grid computer farm
Grid supercomputers. Fish-eye lens view of a room packed with supercomputers, forming a " PC farm" with immense processing power

Woman uses laptop outdoors
MODEL RELEASED. Laptop computer being used by a woman sitting beside a lake at sunset. The rechargeable batteries of a laptop allows it to be used without a connection to a fixed power supply

Modem connector. The RJ-11 connector (lower right) links a computer modem to the Internet. A modem (modulator demodulator)

Circuit board, SEM

Computer mouse and robot hand

Computer keys
Computer key: help

Computer data floor
MODEL RELEASED. Computer data floor. Technician making final checks before installing mainframe computers for an internet service provider

Computer rage
Smashed computer screen, computer-enhanced image. This could represent the crippling of a computer by a virus, or a computer struck by its user in rage at its perceived misbehaviour

Laptop computer, thermogram. Laptop computers are designed for portability and in order to save space. A thermographic image is created by using a thermographic camera which detects radiation

Computer artwork of a palmtop computer
Palmtop computer. Computer artwork of a palmtop computer. Palmtop computers are small enough to be used as personal organisers but have many of the functions of a standard personal computer (PC)

Mother helping her children to use a home computer
MODEL RELEASED. Children with computer. Mother helping her children to use a personal computer. Computers are increasingly being used by children for games and as a general educational tool

Flexible portable computer, artwork
Flexible portable computer. Computer artwork of a portable computer with a flexible screen

Hard disc from a computer. It consists of a read- write head (centre bottom) on a hard disc (round) that is coated on both sides with a magnetic material

Blank keyboard. Conceptual image showing a computer keyboard with blank keys. This could represent amnesia, language difficulties or " writers block"

Tokyo stock exchange. Montage of images from the Tokyo stock exchange, Japan

Printed circuit on a flexible material, for use in a digital camera. A printed circuit (more usually on a rigid board) consists of lines (light orange)

Optical disc drive on a desktop computer. The disc in the drive is either a CD (compact disc) or DVD (digital versatile disc)

Computer artwork of childs face at a PC screen
Computer addiction. Computer artwork of the face of a child staring at a personal computer (PC) screen. The childs eyes have a whirled appearance indicating over-exposure to the computer

FireWire cable and PC motherboard, composite image. A FireWire cable allows high speed access between a personal computer and a peripheral

Circuit board from a mainframe computer
Rows of microchips arranged on the circuit board from a mainframe computer

Prototype portable computer tourist guide on wrist

Laptop computer port. This socket (blue) is used to connect an external monitor to the laptop

Computer, simulated X-ray
Computer. Simulated X-ray of a vertical processing unit of a computer. The front of the unit (right) contains removable disc drives for data storage

Laptop computing
MODEL RELEASED. Laptop computing. Woman using a laptop computer at home

Artwork of home computer & collage of peripherals
Home computer & peripherals. Artwork showing a collage of computer peripherals around a home computer. The computer (at centre) has a mock roof to signify a home computer

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"From the Pilot ACE to Artificial Intelligence: Unveiling the Evolution of Computing" Step into a time machine and travel back to 1950, where the groundbreaking Pilot ACE computer revolutionized computing as we know it. This marvel of technology laid the foundation for future advancements that would shape our digital world. But let's not forget about ancient wonders like the Antikythera mechanism, an intricate artwork from centuries ago that showcased early computing capabilities, and is a testament to human ingenuity and our innate desire to unravel complex problems. In this journey through time, we encounter Alan Turing, a brilliant British mathematician whose contributions in cryptography during World War II paved the way for modern-day computing. His legacy continues to inspire generations of innovators pushing boundaries in artificial intelligence. Speaking of AI, imagine stepping into a conceptual artwork where machines possess human-like intelligence. The possibilities seem endless as scientists strive towards creating sentient beings capable of learning and adapting on their own. As we delve deeper into this digital realm, conceptual illustrations depict a vibrant landscape filled with interconnected devices forming our ever-expanding digital world. We witness how computers have become an integral part of our daily lives – from home computers empowering individuals to supercomputers at CERN unraveling mysteries of the universe. Peering beneath the surface reveals mesmerizing colored X-ray images showcasing intricate computer motherboards resembling works of art themselves. These microchips intricately connect wires within them, enabling seamless communication between various components. However, not all aspects are rosy; history reminds us that even nuclear missile warning systems relied on computing technologies back in 1965. It serves as a stark reminder that responsible use and ethical considerations must accompany technological progress. Finally, we come across promotional photographs capturing moments when IBM's iconic IBM 1410 took center stage – bringing advanced computational power within reach for businesses worldwide. This captivating journey showcases how far we've come since those early days while reminding us of the limitless potential that lies ahead.