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Computer Basics

Computer Basics

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Computer Basics

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​By the end of this lesson, you should be able to define and provide examples for the following terms:

​Computer Terminologies

HARDWARE

OS

Appliation Software

SOFTWARE

CPU

Power Supply

GUI

RAM

ROM

HDD

Video Ports

Cooling System

Motherboard

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Hardware

​The physical components of a computer

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software

The intangible component o the computer; programs and other operating information used by a computer

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operating system

Software that controls the execution of a computer program plus other services

application software

Allows users to perform a specific task.

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power supply

Converts AC power from the wall outlet into the lower voltages of DC power required to power all components of the computer

Cooling system

Heat sinks and fans that keep computer components, especially the CPU, from overheating.

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Random Access Memory

Temporary memory. RAM is expandable and resides on the motherboard.

Read-Only Memory

Permanent instructions that cannot be changed. It makes the BIOS function. Checks your OS.

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Hard Disk Drive

Data storae device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information.

Video Ports

A socket used to connect a monitor or projector

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​By the end of this lesson, you should be able to define and provide examples for the following terms:

​Computer Terminologies

HARDWARE

OS

Appliation Software

SOFTWARE

CPU

Power Supply

GUI

RAM

ROM

HDD

Video Ports

Cooling System

Motherboard

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