Computer Basics
- 2. Help us perform tasks efficiently and quickly Are used in almost every field/industry Made of various parts › Input devices › Output devices › Processing devices › Storage devices
- 3. Hardware › “Refers to all the physical components connected to a computer” (microsoft.com)
- 4. Input Devices Mouse Keyboard Microphone Scanner Webcam Stylus Digital Camera Output Devices Monitor Printer Speakers Headphones Projector
- 5. Processing Devices CPU Memory Motherboard Video Card Network Interface Card Sound Card Storage Devices Hard Drive Floppy Disk CD-ROM DVD-ROM Jump Drive
- 6. This is the brain of your computer. It interprets and runs the commands you give the computer. A processor these days can have several "cores," each of which is similar to an independent processor.
- 7. Where information is stored and retrieved by the CPU. RAM (Random access memory) › Main memory › Temporary › Only available when computer is on ROM (Read only memory) › Permanent › Used to store commands › Remains even when computer is off
- 8. A large circuit board inside a computer Connects input, output and processing devices and tells the CPU how to run.
- 9. Used to process graphics Because most of today's programs are graphically oriented, the video card can help almost any program run more efficiently.
- 10. Hardware that allows a computer to be connected to other computers (a network) so information can be exchanged between them.
- 11. Converts audio signals to digital signals that can be stored as a audio file. Converts audio signals to electrical signals to play through speakers or headphones.
- 12. An input and output device that can receive and burn data.
- 13. Main storage device on a computer Stores the operating system, the programs and all of your documents. When your computer powers down, the data on a hard drive remains intact.
- 14. CD-ROM › Commonly stores music or pictures DVD-ROM › Can store more data than a CD-ROM › Commonly stores movies and videos USB Flash Drive › “Jump drive” › Various sizes (4GB, 8GB, 16GB) › Stores files, pictures, videos, etc.
- 15. Software › A collection of computer programs and related data that provide the instructions for telling a computer what to do and how to do it.
- 16. Provides the basic functions for computer usage and helps run the computer hardware and system. › Device drivers › Operating systems › Servers › Utilities › Window systems
- 17. Provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs, and software using different programming languages in a more convenient way. › Compilers › Debuggers › Interpreters › Linkers › Text Editors
- 18. Developed to aid in any task that benefits from computation. It is a broad category, and encompasses software of many kinds, including: › Business Software (QuickBooks, etc.) › Databases › Spreadsheets › Video Games › Productivity Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- 19. The most important software on the computer. Every computer must have an operating system to run other programs. Controls and manages the hardware connected to the computer. Helps organize and manage files and folders.
- 20. Open (free) Ubuntu Linux Closed ($$$) Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows XP Windows Vista Snow Leopard
- 21. DESKTOP- Icons, Wallpaper, Task Bar, System Tray START MENU TASK BAR SYSTEM TRAY
- 22. Recently used programs Files, Settings & Features Expand All Programs Shut down, Log Off
- 23. Expanded list of programs