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Computer
A computer is a machine that uses electronics to input, process, and then output data. Input of data means to read information from a keyboard, a storage device like a hard drive, or a sensor.
The computer processes or changes the data by following the instructions in software programs. A program is a list the steps for doing arithmetic, comparing data, and re-arranging data.
The data is then saved in a storage device, shown on a display, or sent to another computer.
Computers can be connected together to form a network such as the internet, allowing the computers to communicate with each other.
Links
Why millions of usable hard drives are being destroyed
Published 6 June 2023
https://bbc.com/news/business-65669537
The unbelievable zombie comeback of analog computing
By Charles Platt, published Mar 30 2023
https://wired.com/story/unbelievable-zombie-comeback-analog-computing
Computers have been digital for half a century. Why would anyone want to resurrect the clunkers of yesteryear?
From semiconductors to surveillance cameras, hardware still rules the world and shapes the future
Bringing back analog computers in much more advanced forms than their historic ancestors will change the world of computing drastically and forever
Making computer chips act more like brain cells
By Kurt Kleiner, published 08-25-2022
https://knowablemagazine.org/article/technology/2022/making-computer-chips-act-more-like-brain-cells
Flexible organic circuits that mimic biological neurons could increase processing speed and might someday hook right into your head
My computer is my home
We spend a lot of our lives in our computers. We live in our computers, and we do little things to make ourselves feel more at home in them - a little more cozy.
We change the wallpaper, install some new apps, buy a pretty case and some stickers for the back. We personalize what we can, what we’re permitted.
Linux… With each improvement, I feel more at home, and there is no limit to what I can do… By Andrey Petrov:
https://shazow.net/posts/my-computer-is-my-home/
Exploring what sort of computing can be done on paper
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Color Computer
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Nomograms
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Visual Multiplication
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Lattice Multiplication
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Paper Microfluidics
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Pen & Paper Games
https://wiki.xxiivv.com/site/paper_computing.html
https://merveilles.town/@neauoire/105211701109069404
Other links
Computer hardware
Cheap mini computers
All of them have accessible prices.
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https://adafruit.com/product/3762 – DYI pi-top inventor’s kit laptop for Raspberry Pi
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https://clockworkpi.com/product-page/devterm-kit-rpi-cm3 – DevTerm RPI-CM3 series, A5 notebook size PC
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https://crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop – open-hardware modular DYI 15.6" laptop
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https://kobol.io/helios4 – Open source & Open hardware Network Attached Storage (NAS)
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https://olimex.com/Products/DIY-Laptop/KITS/TERES-A64-BLACK/open-source-hardware – DYI 11.6" laptop, Quad Core Allwinner A64, 2GB RAM, 16GB eMMC
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https://pine64.com/product-category/pinebook-pro – 14" PineBook Pro laptop, Quad-Core ARM 1.4GHz, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC
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https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/pages/pyra – open-hardware modular ultra portable mini computer
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https://shop.kobol.io/product/helios64-full-bundle – Helios64 full bundle
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https://shop.popcorncomputer.com/products/pocket-pc-w-lora – Pocket PC w/ LoRa, 1.2 GHz Quad-Core ARM, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC
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https://solid-run.com/fanless-computers/cubox – CuBox-i & CuBox-M 50 x 50 x 50mm computers
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https://sparkfun.com/products/15175 – DYI pi-top inventor’s kit laptop for Raspberry Pi
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NanoPi NEO/NEO2 all-Aluminum heat-dissipating kit with OLED screen (harder to find)
Not-cheap mini computers
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https://gpd.hk/gpdmicropc – GPD MicroPC productivity tool
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https://gpd.hk/gpdpocket2 – GPD Pocket 2 mini laptop
Sustainable computers
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https://crowdsupply.com/mnt/reform – MNT Reform open-source DIY 12.5" laptop
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https://crowdsupply.com/sutajio-kosagi/novena – Novena open-hardware modular DYI 13.3" laptop
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https://frame.work/products/laptop – Framework laptop - modular & upgradeable, easy to repair, thin & light
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https://puri.sm/products/librem-14 – 14" ultra-portable laptop designed to respect your rights to privacy, security, and freedom
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https://puri.sm/products/librem-mini – Librem Mini mini-PC
Portable gaming consoles
Alternatives to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita.
open-source, miniature game system the size of a credit card
https://circuitmess.com/nibble
educational DIY Game Console
https://clockworkpi.com/product-page/gameshell-kit
GameShell hackable modular, portable gaming console
https://crowdsupply.com/byte-mix-labs/microbyte
tiny, open-hardware, ESP32-powered retro-gaming console
https://mudita.com/store/mudita-pure-minimalist-phone
Mudita Pure fair trade and ethical phone
tiny handheld game system; has a crank;
https://teenage.engineering/products/po
pocket operators are small, ultra portable music devices, with studio quality sound
https://teenage.engineering/store/po-20
PO-20 arcade synthesizer and sequencer
Also:
Group buys
Component shops
electronics
robotics & electronics
electronics
buy awesome things directly from makers