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Computer Beginner’s Course

Agenda

What is a ComputerWhat are Windows

Terms – We should knowHardware – We Should

UnderstandSoftware – We need to install

Hardware• Case• Power switch• Reset switch• Hard drive• Floppy• CD/DVD• Serial ports• Parallel port• USB port

• Keyboard/mouse• Network card• Modem• Sound card• Video card• RAM• Motherboard• Fan• Cables

Basic Components of a Computer

What is all that!!

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Now you know it!

Quiz!

Software

Software

System Application

Software

Operating

systems

Linux Windows Mac

Some Terms

A: Floppy disk C: Local disk D: Local disk (partition)

RAM = Random Access Memory.

DIRECTORY = An organizational structure

DOCUMENT = A file created using an application.

APPLICATION = A program that allows a computer to perform a certain function.

Terms to Know

Connecting to Internet

How do we connect?

• Viruses are programs that reproduce themselves into the files of your

computer

• Anti-virus software and automatic update

– Mcafee Virus Scan

– AVG (Free)

– Panda Active Scan

Do not open any unexpected attachments that are e-mailed to you.

(Particularly “.exe” files.)

Viruses

What do we use?

Email AccountsSearch EnginesDownload SoftwareVisit WebsitesBlogs/ForumsAlHudaLiveAudio & Video

Can we make email accounts?Can we send emails comfortably?Can we search for any info easily?

Do we know the file formats?Can we transfer files?

Do we know how to join discussion boards?

Analyze!

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Quiz1. What is Computer Hardware?

2. What is Computer Software?

3. Can you operate a Computer with out the Computer Software?

4. How can Computer Software help your business?

5. What are Computer Input devices?

6. What are Computer Output devices?

7. Where is the Mother Board located?

8. Name a couple of Computer Software.

9. Define Internet

10. How would the Internet help your business?