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Computer basics

Computer basics. By Prim G7J. What and why 1,3. Learning about computer basics Why? Because you need to know for a good job Most children don’t know about computers You should know how to put a computer together To pass ICT class. What is a computer? 2.

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Computer basics

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  1. Computer basics By Prim G7J

  2. What and why1,3 • Learning about computer basics • Why? Because you need to know for a good job • Most children don’t know about computers • You should know how to put a computer together • To pass ICT class

  3. What is a computer?2 • “An electronic device designed to accept data,performprescribed mathematical and logical operationsathigh speed, and display the results of these operations.” –Merriam Webster • http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/computer • Runs on hardware and software

  4. Hardware and software2 • What’s a hardware? • Part of a computer with physical structures • Monitor, keyboard, motherboard, etc • What’s a software? • Tells hardware what to do • Microsoft Office, web browsers, computer games, etc

  5. Desktop and laptop computers2 • What is a desktop computer? • A computer placed on a desk • Includes a monitor, PC, keyboard, mouse (not connected) • What is a laptop computer? • A portable computer • Includes everything a DC has but just put together

  6. Servers2 • Serves information for other computers • For example: • Facebook has servers to store information • Google and Youtube also does

  7. Mobile phones2 • Nowadays, more applications • Internet • Playing games • These are called smartphones

  8. Game consoles2 • Specifically used to play video games • Some also allows internet connection • Multiplayer • For example, XBOX 360, Nintendo DS, PS3

  9. other devices2 • Tablet computers: • Touch sensitive screens • Uses apps instead of hard drive like a keyboard • Ipad

  10. applications2 • What is an application • It’s a software used for specific tasks • Examples: • Recording • Camera • Games

  11. os2 • What is an OS? • Operating System • A software that programs what the computer does • For examples: • Windows XP • Windows 7

  12. The cloud2 • What is a cloud? • The Internet • Specifically- anything you access on the web • What happens when you store info on the cloud? • Stored on servers

  13. moving files2 • On Windows: • Windows Easy Transfer • On Mac: • Migration Assistant

  14. Setting your computers up2 • Nothing needed for laptops • Desktop computer parts- • Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Computer Case, (printer) • Connect all the hardware ports • Plug power supply cables into the surge protector • Plug your adaptor into your socket

  15. Virus and malware 12 • What is a virus? • An “infection” • Spread from computer to computer • Spread on the cloud • The “Trojan Horse”

  16. Virus and malware 22 • Short for “malicious software” • Disrupt computer operation • Gather info • Could appear in the form of • Codes • Scripts

  17. How to maintain it2 • Don’t have this  • Keep it clean • Work in a good work space • No liquids near it • Antivirus

  18. end2 • Thank you for watching!!

  19. Work cited page • "Do Kids Still Need Courses In Basic Computer Skills." Computers, Techdirt.com. Wed, March 4th , 2009 <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090303/1233423969.shtml>. • “Computer Basics.” GCFLearnFree.org. Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc., 2012. Web. 28 Aug. 2012. <http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics>. • “The Importance Of Developing Computer Skills.” The Importance Of Developing Computer Skills. Iceni Technology, n.d. Web. 28 Aug. 2012. <http://www.iceni.com/articles/the-importance-of-developing-computer-skills-1288086076.htm>.

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