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Essential Computer Basics for Beginners

Learn about computer hardware, software, data storage, and internet benefits. Discover how to choose the right computer and financing options. Get insights on QWERTY keyboard layout and essential computer parts.

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Essential Computer Basics for Beginners

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  1. 1st year Information & Communication Technology

  2. Abbreviations

  3. ABBREVIATIONS

  4. 3 PARTS OF A COMPUTER

  5. HARDWARE • PARTS OF THE COMPUTER YOU CAN TOUCH AND SEE. • SCREEN • KEYBOARD • MOUSE

  6. SOFTWARE • PROGRAMS THAT RUN THE COMPUTER • MICROSOFT OFFICE • MS WORD • MS EXCEL • MS POWERPOINT

  7. STORING DATA

  8. SOFTWARE FOR BUSINESS

  9. BENEFITS OF THE INTERNET

  10. USES OF A COMPUTER

  11. QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING A COMPUTER • DO I NEED IT & CAN I AFFORD IT? • DOES IT HAVE SOFTWARE? • IS THE MEMORY LARGE ENOUGH?

  12. FINANCING THE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER

  13. COMPUTER PARTS (A) VDU/MONITOR/SCREEN (B) MOUSE (C) CPU (D) KEYBOARD

  14. STORAGE DEVICES • MEMORY STICK • COMPACT DISK/DVD • EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE

  15. QWERTY KEYBOARD • THE KEYS ARE LAID OUT THIS WAY FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE TYPIST. • THE HOME KTEYS ARE ASDF JKL; • THIS IS WHERE THE TYPIST PLACES THEIR FINGERS.

  16. REVIEW AND RECAP • Explain the difference between computer hardware and software • What are the main uses of a computer in the home? In a business? • What sources of finance could a household or business use when purchasing a computer? • What questions should be asked when buying a new computer?

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