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CSV file - How to open?, Why it is used?, Drawbacks, Vs Delimited Flat file

CSV File Format What is a CSV file? CSV file is a plain text file which uses commas as a column or field delimiter.  In 1972, the IBM Fortran first supported CSV files. What is a CSV file used for? CSV files are mainly used to transfer (import/export) large quantities of tabular data between different applications easily. To transfer data between databases, quite often CSV to SQL. As a CSV file is a plain text file, they are compatible with all the platforms avoiding incompatibilities such as word size or byte-order. As CSV files are plain text files, they are easy for the website developers to create. The CSV files are largely human-readable. How do I open a CSV file? A CSV file can be opened by the below programs, Microsoft Excel Just double click the CSV file, it will be opened in Microsoft Excel, if installed in the computer. If it asks to select the program in which you want to open, by “Open with” prompt, select Mic...

Coaxial Cables - Defintion types uses advantages connectors testers and Installation kits

COAXIAL CABLES What is Coaxial cable? Coaxial cable is a type of transmission cable with low signal interference.  Coaxial cable consists of a center copper conductor surrounded by a plastic shield which in turn surrounded by a braided shield and all these 3 layers protected by an insulation cover. Plenum and Non-Plenum cables ·          Actually, Plenum is referred to space in a multi-story building between the ceiling of one story and floor of the next. Plenum gets its name from an HVAC term. ·          Plenum cables are Teflon cables which ensure lower emission of toxic than PVC cables when fire accidents happen in the concerned building. Coaxial plenum cables have FEP (Fluroethylenpropylene) outer cover which is commonly called as Teflon covering. ·          Non-Plenum cables are PVC cables which are not fire resistant. In fact, Non...

Types of Mouse and How they work?

Different types of Computer Mouse Wireless Mouse with USB adapter    As the name indicates, a mouse without cable is called as a wireless mouse. Wireless mouse with USB adapter receiver operates through Radio frequency, i.e., Mouse has an inbuilt transmitter which sends the signals to the receiver (USB adapter) plugged in any of the USB ports in a PC or laptop. Then the USB receiver decodes the received signals and inputs to the Operating System (OS) through mouse driver software.  Wireless mouse uses a battery to get the required power.     Wired USB Mouse Today, the Wired USB type optical mouse is used by most of the people. A wired USB mouse can operate through laser or optical (LED) light or even through ball. This type of mouse dominated its predecessor wired PS/2 connector mouse.  LASER Mouse  LASER mouse can operate even on glossy surfaces, unlike an optical mouse. If you want to use the mouse on different types of...