TED-Ed: Inside your computer - Bettina Bair

TED-Ed: Inside your computer - Bettina Bair

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Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture, Other

KG - University

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The video tutorial explores the intricate workings of a computer, starting with basic components like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It delves into the mouse's function as an input device and the role of the basic input-output subsystem in managing interactions. The CPU's critical role in processing billions of instructions per second is highlighted, along with how programs are stored and executed in memory. The tutorial concludes by illustrating the complexity involved in a simple mouse click, involving multiple programs and components, emphasizing the absence of 'gremlins' in computer operations.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of compiling human-readable programs?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the process that occurs from clicking a mouse to seeing a response on the screen.

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