Learn to Speak Geek: Introduction to Computers

1. Monday, January 18th 3:30 – 5:00 PM Learn to Speak Geek: Introduction to Computers Holy Spirit Catholic Community School Lego Robotics Program: TECHNO SAVVY SENIORS Peggy Kaiser (208) 241-4384 kaiserpe@holyspiritcs.com Sue Stahlecker (208) 221-2811 MrsS@LiveWireRobotics.com Nicki Berry (208) 317-8917 nicki@cableone.net

2. Introductions • Mrs. Peggy Kaiser • Mrs. Nicky Berry • Dr. B • Ms. Anna Kaiser About the FIRST Program

3. What We Will Do Today • What is a computer? • What is the Internet and where is it? • Where does stuff go in my computer? • #1 Solution to almost every computer problem. • Protecting your computer. • Getting technical support.

4. What is a computer?

5. What is a computer? • An electronic device with inputs and outputs that manipulates data.

6. Computers, Applications, & Files • Computers run applications (software/programs) • Computers store files in folders • Types of Files • Documents (MS Word, Word Perfect) • Images (photos, drawings) • Videos • Spreadsheets • Databases • Web pages

7. Types of Computers • Servers • Google • Email • CNN • Other Examples

8. Types of Computers A server is a computer whose files and/or applications are open to be accessed over the Internet. • Servers • Google • Email • CNN • Other Examples

9. Components of a Computer • Hard Drive (1 TB is common today) • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Random Access Memory (RAM, 4-8 GB is common) • Read Only Memory (ROM) • Ports (USB, Ethernet, Microphone, Speaker, Power, SD Card, Monitor) • WiFi Card • Video Card • External Drive (CD/DVD) • Fan • Monitor

10. Components of a Computer Now find as many of these on a computer as you can. • Hard Drive (1 TB is common today) • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Random Access Memory (RAM, 1GB is common) • Read Only Memory (ROM) • Ports (USB, Ethernet, Microphone, Speaker, Power, SD Card, Monitor) • WiFi Card • Video Card • External Drive (CD/DVD) • Fan

11. Find Your Computer Specs • Go to My Computer, right-click. • Choose Properties. • Who is the Manufacturer? • What is the model? • What is the processor? • How much RAM is there? • Type of Operating System?

12. Graphical User Interface

13. Input Devices

14. Output Devices

15. Input/Output Devices

16. Connecting Devices • Let’s go to the back of the room and connect various devices. • This is a good time to take break if you need it.

17. Internet Connectivity

18. Internet Access • Computer • Router • Ethernet • Wireless • Internet Service Providers • Telephone, Cable

19. Where Stuff Goes on Your Computer • Files go in Folders • Hard Drive (usually C:\) • My Documents • Let’s create a folder in My Documents • File Paths • File Names • File Extensions • .doc, .docx, .jpg, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf • Open MS Word • Let’s save a file • Go to a http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov • Let’s save a picture from this screen to My Pictures.

20. Directories • Directories are folders • Each storage device has a directory

21. Showing File Extensions • Why do this? • In order to see the type of file • To be able to fix problems • How to do this: • Open My Documents • Tools • Uncheck hide extensions for known file types • Click Apply to all folders

22. Downloading • Downloading means transferring files from a server to your computer. • When you retrieve email, you are downloading files from an email server to your computer. • When you visit a website, you download the webpage from the server to your computer.

23. Downloading a PDF • PDF stands for Portable Document Format • It’s a type of document that you can open and read for free using Acrobat Reader. • Let’s get this PDF and save it: • Seven Things to Consider Before Buying a Tablet PC • Create a folder in My Documents called “Tech Savvy” and save the file there. • You can print PDFs. • You can send a PDF to someone else.

24. Uploading • Uploading means transferring files from your computer to a server. • When you send an email you are uploading a file from your computer to an email server. • When you fill out an online form you upload data from your computer to a server.

25. Sending Files to People • You can attach a file to an email and send it. • You can transfer a file using Skype. • You can load a file to Facebook. • You can put a file on a storage device (USB drive, CDRW, DVDRW) and give it them.

26. #1 Solution to Most Computer Problems • Reboot (restart) the computer. • Check that everything is plugged in.

27. Protecting Your Computer • Most risks are associated with Internet and Email. • Don’t visit websites you don’t know. • Don’t open emails you are not expecting. • Risks: • Viruses • Spam • Scams • Spyware • Cookies

28. Getting Technical Support • The Help Menu • Searching the Product Website • Reading Forums (caution) • Watching YouTube Videos • Paying a Help Provider

29. Ideas • What other topics would like us to offer? • Next Tech Savvy Seniors: • March 18, 2013

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