How to count in binary/ convert dinary to decimal

You might think counting in binary is hard but its not. Like first talk about what binary is. Binary is a number system that just use a 1 or 0 this can also be called on or off. All computer run using binary so if you think about all your computer is doing right now is turning off and on a lot, it also used in networking a lot.

Now let move on to how to count using binary. What do you need to know to get started. Well binary has a base of two where decimal has base of 10. You also need to know that in binary we actual count the zero. So lets get start.

When counting in binary we only count where this is a 1. each position has a value by that I mean the first position is 2^0 the next is 2^1 and so on. But we need to keep in mind that unlike reading where we go left to right, when counting binary we go right to left( this is the hard part you will find your self a lot of the time going left to right).  To count we need to find all the value for the position where there is a one then add them all up together like the following example:

1    |1    |1     |1
2^3|2^2|2^1|2^0 =15  (1+2+4+8 = 15)

1    |0    |0     |1
2^3|2^2|2^1|2^0 =9  (1+8 =9)

0 = 0
1= 1
2= 10
3 = 11
4=100
5=101
6=110
7=111
255= 11111111
        
So lets go through an example where we are given some binary number and need it in decimal form:

101010111

Our first step would be to find the values of the position where there are ones

1+2+4+16+64+256

Now we can add them all together

1+2+4+16+64+256=343

 As you see it is not hard to count in binary it actually easy. If you are still have trouble with counting and changing it to decimal. I will be having a video put in the next week that will help. Just don't give keep trying and you will get it.

Some upcoming post to keep your eye out for will be networking 101, How to convert to hex and Digital system 101.


Big News:

I plan on developing some labs and course around binary and  much more. All the labs you will be able to do at home. ( Keep in mind you may need to buy parts to do them but we will be building everything need at a low cost)

Is it worth becoming a Computer tech

With the world of computer always changing  and growing around us you find your self asking if worth it  to start working on them for a living. Well my answer is it's not worth just to become a basic  computer tech. Becoming a computer tech is not hard at all and usually dose not  pay that well. Becoming a admin or a more advance computer tech is worth it . Now you might be asking why will the simple fact is a basic computer tech can just a little more then what most user can do at home on their own. On the other hand there are a lot jobs in the computer field jobs in networking, servers, programing and more that are worth it.

Now keep in mind if you are looking for a easy job then keep looking the world of computers is very hard and stressful job to deal with it but every awarding. The one thing that you can never stop doing in this felid would be to stop learning because know one in this field can know everything there just way to much to know.

Now when picking what job you want to do in the computer field and where you want to work can be hard. I myself got lucky and  work for a small company that dose everything. We work on servers, networks, computers, we  are aspect to be able to handle anything that comes are way. Which is really stressful at times, but when you learn how to router a network or you solve a problem that was difficult then it all worth it. To work with computers you should be able to think logically, be able to solve problems on the fly, good with math and able to learn quickly. Oh and you will need good communication  skills. You might be asking yourself why communication, well being a computer tech of any level  you will need to be able to talk to your costumer and document your findings too. Computer tech just don't sit in the dark corner  of the offices waiting for computers to fix.

If you still think this job might before you then start looking at schools find a school with a good computer program. After school find a job in the field. Now it time to work on your certifications. There are many different certifications you can get depending one what you want to do. So take come time and look them up and start getting those. They will really help you get your foot in the door.

Remember that as computer tech you will need to know more then just computers. The company that you work for will most likely have you fix anything that has power going to it. So be ready to think on your feet. Also one thing to keep in mind when deciding is that you might not work 9-5 and you could be called in at all hours of the night if anything happens. Also you haft to be able to deal with pissed off people.

With all that said I would not change my job for any other job.  I love learning new things and the feel you get at the end of the day when you defeated that computer or network that just would not work. My finally words of advice is to forget about money and find a job that makes you happy to go to work every day and dose not fully suck all the life out of you.

Razer Naga

I just got the Razer Nage and right off the bat I want to say it is a best of gaming mice. It is the best that I have every used. 17 buttons that you make do what ever you want. What more could you ask for well not much. But the Nage gives you more anyway. It lights up blue and no you can not change the color which is a down side.But easily over looked. The mice can go up to 5600 dip but you set at what ever feels right to you. Also has a Laser sensor 3.5G , Tracking speed of 200 ips and Acceleration of 5G.

As you can see the Nage is not playing around at all. The Nage is small but it still fits your hand well and my hands are not small at all.The Anti-Slip rubber coating is really nice, like it just feels right when you start using it. The Nage even cups you fingers.

The Naga also comes with a software that lets you programs the keys on it also wow lets you key bind  the buttons in the game too. The reaction speed of the mice are great it is seamless. You might have some problems learning  where the buttons all are but the Naga has a kit to teach . They give some rubber stickers  to put on the buttons where you want so that you can feel where they are better.

It not all good tho the Naga dose not came cheap at all. It cost me $96 something for it.It takes sometime to get a feel for it but after you do then it is all good. It will help your gaming all around. You Dps in wow and other games will go up. It not just for MMORPGS, you can  use it for FPS RTS anything. The buttons  can be programmed to do anything. In FPS you make so that one button can reload and jump or whatever you want it to do.

My rating for the mic is 9/10 


Here is a video review done by Swifty: