7-1-I-Search-Ivan

= The Art of Computers = by Ivan media type="custom" key="820193"

**Introduction**
Have you ever wondered about something you want to achieve in life? I have always wondered if I am ever going to be like Bill Gates or like Stave Jobs. I want to be a rich, computer technician. Since the 2nd grade, I fixed and used many computers when teachers had problems. I was always helping out any teacher with computer problems I could fix at that time. They even made me "computer assistant-manager" of the school. As I grew up, I kept learning more and more things about computers. As I was getting better and better, I kept thinking about what career I wanted to choose for my life. So, I decided to follow my 8 year old dream......Technology. I wanted to be just like those people in Tekserve that open up Hard Drives, Memory, CPU's, etc. As I got fascinated, I've been wondering what I needed to know and learn to achieve my life long dream. I want to know how and what to repair in a situation. So, I decided to investigate. I keep learning new things everyday, and using this I-Search, I will find out what I need to do to have a proactive, technological career.

**Body**
Computer Technicians are the people responsible of fixing computers and finding solutions to problems with computers. Without computer technicians, society would break down because businesses and other significant industries would not work normally. Computers break down all the time because of viruses, physical condition, frequency of use, or user errors. That's why computer technicians restore society into people's lives. An example of a necessary computer system would be a hospital system. Computers control and help people get better. If these machines failed, and technicians do not come to fix them, many people could die because of the failure of computers. Computer technicians around the world are very important to a nation. Without computers, there would be no organized society.

Computers have been around the mid-20th century. There are 2, most featured computer companies. They are Apple and Microsoft. Microsoft, founded April 4th, 1975, started by Bill Gates. Microsoft's best selling product is Microsoft Windows. Most PC you buy today have Windows Vista or Windows XP. Microsoft has created many products from internet websites to computer programs. Microsoft is the "leader" in technology at this point. Microsoft doesn't create the computers, but they have the programming, e.g. Windows Vista on a Dell. Apple is also one big company. Apple was founded on April 1st, 1976, about one year after Microsoft. Its co-founder is Steve Jobs. Apple has many products that help make life easier. One example can be the revolutionary iPod. Their iPod can carry a large amount of music in one portable size. Apple has many retail stores like Tekserve. Tekserve is the oldest, Apple repair and retail shop in New York City.Apple programs and CREATES their own computers. Their very popular OS is Mac OS X. Their computer creations are MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. In this I-Search, I want to learn how to fix internal problems in any computer and any OS. I've interviewed, Oscar Ramos, on how to be a technician just like himself. Ive interviewed Mr, Oscar Ramos, who is a Computer Programmer. Here is my results of the interview:


 * 1) **What do you have to study in order to get a degree in Technology?**


 * - I have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. In order to get that kind of degree, I had to study subjects from different fields related to computers, as well as subject that might not seem related to computers, but which help you become a better professional. Some of the most important subjects I studied were Software Design, Programming, Computer Security, Logic, and even Image Manipulation. As with all technology-related careers, I had to take many mathematics courses. Mathematics is an extremely important subject for anyone who wants to study in the technology field.**


 * 2. What did you have to do in order to achieve and accoplish your dream? (e.g. college, courses, etc.)**
 * 2. What did you have to do in order to achieve and accoplish your dream? (e.g. college, courses, etc.)**


 * - Before I started college, I analyzed all my options and thought about what I wanted to do and where I had to go. At first I just wanted to be a Computer Programmer. I found out that if I wanted to be a Computer Programmer, I could just study for 2 years or less in a community college or a Technical Institute. However, my counselor gave me an important piece of advice: "If you are young and ambitious, you should try to study a broad career that covers Technology and Computing as a whole, instead of focusing on one specific field like programming." That's why I decided to study Computer Science instead of Computer Programming. He said that after having a degree like that, I could choose to specialize in any field I want. So I enrolled in LaGuardia Community College to start my Computer Science major. After graduating with an Associate Degree in Computer Science after 2 years of studying, I transfered to a 4-year college to study the remaining two years of Computer Science. I transfered to City College, which is one of the best colleges for computer technology in the city of New York. After 2 years of more hard work, I graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Science. Now I have the necessary skills to focus on the area of technology I really enjoy, which is Computer Security. Not only that, but I'm starting my own Computer Sales and Service business as part of my goal to become a successful professional.**


 * 3. Is there anything you have to know to be a technician? Is there anything hard you need to know?

Studying a computer related career is definitely not easy. There are tons of things to remember. If you want to focus on being a Computer Technician there are many things to remember. Not only that, but one of the most important things about being a successful Computer Technician is keeping up-to-date with all the new technology that appears every single week. Technology advances at a very fast pace. There are new terms to learn, new specifications to remember, and new hardware to buy and maintain. That's why it is so important to be ready and willing to learn new things even after you have finished your career.**

Well, after the interview, I learned many things and got a few tips to remember for my future career. Then, I went to Tekserve and got a quick tour of the whole shop, including the restricted areas. I saw many technicians work and open up computers. Others were programming and reimaging. For me, It was paradise. I just hope I work hard and have a career there. Computers "make" the human race. Without computers, I wouldn't be typing this right now. Technology helps life grow and improve lives. There are many reasons to why I want to be a techniatian. Help out socity and to enjoy what I love.

Technitians also help and are very useful. They help restore order and help people who are in need of computers. Computers help organize and make life more easier. Technitians are people who aid. Technitains are very important to the world.

**Conclusion**
Computers is a big deal is society. I would love to fix and learn more about computers and think more about my future. Thats why there are Computer Technicians to "save the day". I learned many things about the computer. Mr. Name Here has given me lots of information for my future carrier in Tech. I've learned that I need to know many things internal and external of a computer. I will finally live my life long dream I always wanted to do in my life. I can't wait until when I grow up. I will keep thinking about my 8 year old dream and I hope I will achieve my dream just like Mr. Ramos being a Computer Programmer.

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