Computer Hardware Basics

Computer Hardware Basics

By Craig GRIEBENOW

Poll

What do you need to do on a computer for school?

• research

• creating and editing documents

• creating and editing videos

• playing games

• checking social media

Battery

Storage - HDD/SSD

​Screen - pixels

Inputs - keyboard

Portability​

Size

Memory - RAM

Storage - HDD/SSD

Processor - CPU​

​Physical display - fps

Display - GPU​

Speed

What matters when choosing a computer?

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Understanding the CPU

There are a variety of CPU options

• Single core - best when only one application open at a time.

• Multi-core - best for computer multi-taking - the more the merrier

• High power needed for video & image editing, running simulations, or video gaming.

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Poll

How many applications and/or tabs (in your browser) would you have open when doing school work?

• Only 1

• 2-5

• 6-10

• more than 10

What is memory

RAM

• Memory is temporary storage.

• It is deleted when you turn off your computer.

• ​It gets information ready for your computer to use.

• Increase RAM when running video, images editing, simulations

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What is STORAGE

• This is where you save your work.

• It is permanent - not lost when you turn off your computer.

• ​It is needed for your files, your applications AND your OS.

• If you intend to use it for video and images, make sure you increase your storage.

• It is better to have at about 512Gb of storage.

Choosing a computer

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External or Cloud Storage

• You can save your work to the cloud

  • OneDrive

  • iCloud

• Having an external hard drive for files you don't use often can help

  • NOTE: a Solid State drive is MUCH faster than a Hard Drive

  • An SSD is also less likely to crash​

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Display

• A graphics card or GPU (graphics processing unit) helps run image and video editing faster.

• Your computer fps (frames per second) create a smoother experience on touch screen devices

• Screen resolution can reduce eye strain when using a computer for longer periods of time.

Choosing a computer

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Poll

Which device would you prefer to work on?

Why Apple?

• Bundled free applications

• Lifetime device support

• Hardware efficiency

• Simple, clear user interface - no mess no fuss

• ​Reduce tech support needs

• More durable

Choosing a computer

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You may choose:

MacBook / iPad​

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