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COMPUTER BASICS

MODULE ONE

Introduction to Computer Brief History of Computer The Generations of Computer Types of Computers Characteristics of a Computer Applicable areas of Computer Common Computer Terms Components of Computer Input and Output Devices Hardware and Software Storage Devices Computer Peripherals Computer Operating Systems Types of Computer Operating Systems Continuous Assessment

MODULE TWO

Introduction to Windows10 Windows10 installation process Windows10 Environment File Explorer How to create new folder Folder/Document Options Opening Folder, Applications and Documents Windows10 settings Windows10 settings (Devices) Windows10 settings (Phone) Windows10 settings (Network & Internet) Windows10 settings (Personalization) Windows10 settings (Apps) Windows10 settings (Accounts) Windows10 settings (Time and Language) Windows10 settings (Gaming) Windows10 settings (Ease of Access) Windows10 settings (Search) Windows10 settings (Privacy) Windows10 settings (Update and Security) Setting your computer password Setting desktop background Setting desktop screensaver Install/uninstall programs Lock Screen display image Commonly used pc shortcuts Restoring deleted files Search for installed applications Continuous Assessment

MODULE THREE

Locking a folder Setting date and time Connecting PC to Hotspot Setting battery power saving mode PC Dark Mode Using the computer internet Transferring files from PC to other devicesForce shut down PC (Hard Rebot) Common PC error messages and their meanings Creating New User Account Continuous Assessment

Common Computer Terms

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Some of the basic computer terms that you will frequently see or that is being used in this computer basics tutorial includes the following:

  • 1. CPU - Central Processing Unit
  • 2. Keyboard - Peripheral used for inputting data
  • 3. Monitor - Screen that displays information visually.
  • 4. Mouse - Used for navigation and clicking on items in the monitor screen.
  • 5. Hard Disk - Physical device that is used for storage in the computer
  • 6. Printer - Computer peripheral that is used to convert displayed information (soft copy) into hard copy.
  • 7. Booting - This is the process of turning ON a computer system.
  • 8. System - often referred to a computer device or laptop
  • 9. Application - Computer program that performs some specific functions and operations in the computer.
  • 10. Desktop - This is working screen of a computer system
  • 11. Hardware - This is the physical structure in a computer system.
  • 12. Software - These are programmed instructions that directs the computer system what to do.
  • 13. RAM - Random Access Memory that stores data temporary during operation
  • 14. ROM - Read Only Memory that stores different types of data permanently in the computer system.
  • 15. Click - When a user clicks the left mouse or taps on the touchpad to open a file or initial a process
  • 16. Double Click - When a use clicks on the mouse or taps on the touchpad twice
  • 17. File - This is an object that is used to store information on a computer system
  • 18. Folder - Physical location for storing and organizing files and documents in a computer system.
  • 19. Documents - Collection of texts, images, videos etc.
  • 20. Data - Numbers, symbols, letters, etc.
  • 21. Computer - An electronic device that accepts data as input, processes it and bring out an output called result or information.
  • 22. Bit - Smallest piece of data in a computer system which is usually in binary form
  • 23. Cable - Wires that are used for connecting devices, such as wire for connecting a computer to the printer.
  • 24. Ports - These are interface that allows peripheral devices to connect to computer by meaning of connecting cable wires.
  • 25. Drivers - These are programs that allows the operating system of a computer to communicate with specific computer hardware by giving it set of instructions.
  • 26. Adapter - These are devices that are used to connect to another two devices together that are not initially compatible.
  • 27. Interface - This is a point of contact between two devices where they can both communicate and interact.
  • 28. Directory - A directory is a location where a computer file is being placed.

CONCLUSION

From this tutorial, I believe you have been able to learn about the common computer terms and their meanings.

In the next tutorial you will be learning the Components of Computer

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