Computerised Shopping

In this issue: Something commonly misunderstood - Computerised Shopping is not all about shopping online, but the use of computer equipment and the like to aid the Shopping experience. Find out everything you need to know by Clicking here.

POS, EFT and EFTPOS

In this edition: POS (Point of Sale), EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and EFTPOS (Mixing the two) - what are these odd acronyms? What are they used for? Find our by Clicking here to get the latest Podcast.

Barcodes

In this edition: What are those funny black lines on anything you can buy? We know they're called barcodes but what information do they contain and why do we use these rather than prices on boxes. Click here to find out more.

Stock Control: The System

In this edition: Stock Control is an interesting and common use of ICT in business, find out exactly how it works and why keeping stock levels high in Supermarkets is important by Clicking this link.

Stock Control: Master and Transaction Files

In this edition: Another common mistake at GCSE is the difference between a Master and Transaction file, find out all about both in this Podcast! Click here to find out more.

Computer Control

In this edition: Lots of people don't quite understand Computer Control, how a computer reacts to the outside world to control a physical condition in it. By Clicking here you'll find out all you need to know for your exams.

Databases: Searching

In this edition: The last of the database revision podcasts, this time talking about searching and exactly how to write your search criteria in an exam. Find out more by Clicking here.