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Computing is anything involving or related to the use or creation of computers.

VR is Different than AR Fact

Virtual Reality (VR) is an interactive virtual environment, Augmented Reality (AR) is a real-world environment “augmented” with virtual objects.

Resetting Often Fixes Electronics Fact

Toggling the power (resetting / restarting) tends to fix electronic devices (hardware and software). It brings the device back to a “fresh state”. Most electronics are state-based machines.

Wolfenstein 3D Popularized the First Person Shooter Genre Fact

Wolfenstein 3D (1992) popularized the First Person Shooter (FPS) genre, building on mechanics of earlier 3D maze games like Maze War (1974), Spasim (1974), and MIDI Maze (1987).

Machine Learning is Computers Learning From Example Fact

Machine learning is creating algorithms that allow computers to learn from example and past experience rather than reading preprogramed information.

The Internet of Things is a Network of “Smart” Objects Fact

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of connecting electronic objects which can collect and exchange data.

Pong Was the First Arcade Video Game Myth

Computer Space became the first mass produced arcade video game in 1971. It was released the year before it’s creators formed Atari and created Pong

Venture Capital Helped Create Silicon Valley and Startup Culture Fact

Venture capital, which was just emerging in the late 50’s, helped create companies like Intel, which in turn created Silicon Valley and startup culture.

The Power Glove Was the First Gesture-Based Game Controller Fact

Nintendo’s Power Glove, released in October 1989, was the first mass marketed gesture-based gaming controller.

Quantum Computers Aren’t Limited to Binary Fact

Quantum computers, unlike classic computers, aren’t limited to binary bits (which are always 0 or 1), they use qubits (which can be 0 and 1 at the same time).

Cryptography is Writing and Solving Codes Fact

Cryptography is the practice and study of writing and solving codes, or rather, the art of encrypting and decrypting data.