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Basic Computer Terminology

Basic Computer Terminology. Heba Daraghmeh 27/6/2010. Objectives. By the end of this workshop trainees will be able to: Get familiar with basic computer terminology Define different peripheral devices as input or output devices.

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Basic Computer Terminology

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  1. Basic Computer Terminology HebaDaraghmeh 27/6/2010

  2. Objectives By the end of this workshop trainees will be able to: • Get familiar with basic computer terminology • Define different peripheral devices as input or output devices. • Recognize a methodology to solve different hardware and software problems • Insure the minimum level of PC security • Add new user accounts • Define Internet, www, & ISP.

  3. IT & ICT

  4. Tips for Beginners • Explore Your Computer • Mistakes won’t Kill You • EDIT/ UNDO is your Friend • Apply what you Learn • Don’t try to learn too fast • Walk away if you get frustrated • Have Fun

  5. Hardware & Software • Hardware is any physical part you can touch or hit • Examples: monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc...

  6. Examples of Hardware

  7. Name these peripherals 1 Inputor output?

  8. Name these peripherals 2 Input or output?

  9. Software • Software consists of the programs that allow you to use the computer • Examples: Operating System, games, word , excel, etc...

  10. Operating System • OS is a special computer program that is essential for efficient running of all the other programs.

  11. Definition of User

  12. Problem Solving • Hardware problems • Software Problems

  13. Hardware Problems Start Menu  Control Panel  System  Hardware  Device manager

  14. Software ProblemsAlt + Ctrl + Delete

  15. Internet • The Internet is a huge computer network which alows users to communicate. • www is the collection of information that can be accessed via the internet • Connections to the internet are made via the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  16. Security • It is a main issue when you are working on the computer. • Backing Up: saving your work to the permanent storage like HDD after regular short periods. • For absolute security, the backing store should be removed off site.

  17. Privacy Issues • Log in User ID/Password Policy • Add a Password for your files. • Make your files Read Only

  18. Viruses • Install reliable antivirus software • Apply regular scans • Scan any removable disk • Save your files downloaded from the internet and scan them with antivirus software before opening them. • Don’t open suspicious emails. • Don’t open emails from unknown source.

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