Twelfth week / Doceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos Microsoft Office is a suite of software applications used for work and productivity. The launch of Microsoft Office happened in 1989. It included important programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These programs help people create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. When Microsoft Office was released, it…
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The Arrival of Cable Television
Twelfth week / Doceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos Cable television is a way to watch many channels of TV using cables. The arrival of cable television began in the 1940s. The first cable systems were created to improve TV signals in areas with poor reception. This helped people see better pictures and hear…
The Invention of the Fax Machine
Twelfth week / Doceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos The fax machine is a device that sends and receives documents quickly over a telephone line. The invention of the fax machine began in the 1840s. Alexander Bain created the first fax machine to send messages using electrical signals. However, the technology was not very…
The Development of GPS Technology
Eleventh week / Onceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It is a technology that helps us find our location on Earth. The development of GPS technology began in the 1970s. The United States government created GPS for military purposes. They wanted to help soldiers find their way in…
The Arrival of Wi-Fi
Eleventh week / Onceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos Wi-Fi is a technology that allows devices to connect to the internet without cables. The arrival of Wi-Fi began in the late 1990s. The first Wi-Fi standard, called 802.11, was created in 1997. This technology made it easier for people to access the internet anywhere…
The Creation of Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Eleventh week / Onceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos Photovoltaic solar energy is energy from the sun that is converted into electricity. The creation of this energy began in the 1950s. Scientists developed solar cells that can capture sunlight and change it into electrical power. These cells are made of special materials called semiconductors….
The Revolution of 3D Printing
Eleventh week / Onceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos 3D printing is a technology that creates three-dimensional objects. The revolution of 3D printing began in the 1980s. Early 3D printers were big and expensive, and they were used mostly by companies. They could create prototypes for new products, like car parts and medical devices….
The Development of Artificial Intelligence
Eleventh week / Onceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines to think and learn like humans. The development of AI started in the 1950s. Scientists wanted to create computers that could solve problems and make decisions. Early AI programs could play simple games like chess. In the…
The Popularization of Streaming
Eleventh week / Onceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos Streaming became popular in the 2010s. Before streaming, people watched movies and shows on DVDs or on television at a specific time. With streaming, people can watch what they want, when they want, using the internet. This was a big change in how we enjoy…
The Arrival of the Smartphone
Eleventh week / Onceava semana Inglés básico A1 para Informáticos The smartphone was introduced in the early 2000s. Before smartphones, people used regular mobile phones to make calls and send text messages. These phones had small screens and were only for communication. The first smartphone was the BlackBerry, which had a keyboard for typing emails….