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.

Databases: Validation

In this edition: Part two of a recap on databases where we look at data validation - what is it? Why is it useful and how do we use it to make databases easier to use? Click here to get the Podcast.

Databases: Data Types

In this edition: The first of a recap on the Theory behind databases; Data types and the basic structure of a database are all discussed here. To refresh yourself just go for it and Click here.

Online Banking

In this edition: Online Banking. Now you know all about ATMs and their use in society how about Online Banking? What does this offer that ATMs do not? Click here to find out more.

ATM Services

In This Edition: An ATM isn't just for handing out Cash on demand - it offers many more services that make it an essential piece of ICT equipment. Find out all about the services that an ATM offers by Clicking here!

The Advantages of ATMs

In this edition: The Advantages of ATMs, why Automated Teller Machines are useful and so ubiquitous! Click here to find out more!

Simulation Models

In this edition: The wonder of Simulation Models - pointing out the classic pitfalls with this topic and putting you on the right track for answering questions based on this for the WJEC GCSE. Click here to be amazed!

MICR

In this edition: MICR - Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. The third and final Automated Input Revision guide for ICT GCSE, herein you'll find out all about the only 100% accurate automated input system and where its used. Click here to discover the wonders of MICR!

OCR

In this edition: OCR - Optical Character Recogniton. Part 2 of the Automated Input revision materials, this will tell you all about the wonderful technology that gets our letters to us and makes it easy to get huge chunks of text into a Computer. Click here to find out about OCR.

OMR

In this edition: OMR - Optical Mark Recognition, what is it? What is it used for? All us revealed in this latest episode of the ICT GCSE Podcast. Click Here for the latest episode.