Basic Computer Hardware Pdf
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Basic computer hardware pdf. Does all the computation. It uses graphics pictures to connect you to the computer s hardware and software in an easy to understand hopefully way. Hardware the physical parts of a computer system. Basic concepts in cobasic concepts in computer hardware and mputer hardware and softwaresoftware the need for computer literacythe need for compute r literacyr literacy information is power and computers are amplifiers of information when a pregnant woman collapsed into hepatic coma a surgeon contacted a medical library.
Secondary storage external storage devices. Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or components of a computer such as the monitor mouse keyboard computer data storage hard drive disk hdd. Any kind of computers consists of hardware and software. Notes computer hardware basics the computer a computer is made up of many parts.
Microsoft windows xp is an example of an operating system. Take advantage of this course called basic computer hardware tutorial to improve your computer architecture skills and better understand computer. In this lesson we will cover. The system unit and peripherals.
It controls how the computer does its most basic tasks like storing files or talking to printers. A computer internet course for older adults module 1 handouts. Cpu central processing unit the cpu is considered the brain of the computer. 3 3 computer hardware basics computer hardware is divided into two main categories.
All you need to do is download the training document open it and start learning computer for free. It performs all types of data processing operations stores data. Software is installed inside the computer. The brain of a computer.
However there are several parts on a computer that are universal to all computers. Software the instructions that tell the computer and computer networks what to do. Basic computer hardware notes in pdf. Input output i o devices these allow you to send information to the computer or get information from the computer.
The system unit contains the electronic components used to process and temporarily store data and instructions figure 3 2. Reunion or just watching movies the computer has become the all in one multimedia machine that society just can t seem to get enough of. This course is adapted to your level as well as all computer pdf courses to better enrich your knowledge. Basic computer components computers come in different shapes and sizes.
These components include the central process ing unit primary memory and the system board. Computer hardware is the collection of physical elements that constitutes a computer system. Computer basics parts of a computer hardware computer programs software exploring the desktop section i. Microsoft windows xp also comes with many free built in.
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