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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

Components of Computer

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DEFINITION:

Components are various parts or element that when put together makes up something.

The computer is made up of different components, but the four (4) main hardware components are as follows:

  • 1. Input Devices - Devices that are used to input data into the computer system. Examples of input devices are: Keyboard, Punch Cards, Magnetic Tapes, Disc, Microphone etc.
  • 2. Processing Devices - These are devices that are responsible for processing data input. Examples of processing devices are: Central Processing Unit, Graphic Processing Unit, Network Cards etc.
  • 3. Output Devices - Output devices are responsible for displaying processed information in softcopy or hardcopy. Examples of output devices are: Monitor, Printers, Projectors, Speaker etc.
  • 4. Memory (Storage) - Used to store data and on-going tasks that requires memory. Examples of memory storage are: Hard disk drive, CDs, DVDs etc.
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NOTE:

Some computer devices falls into the category of both input and storage. These devices includes: Hard disk Drive, Magnetic Tapes, Punch Cards, CDs, DVDs etc.

CONCLUSION

From this tutorial, I believe you have been able to learn about the following:

  • Components of Computer
  • What are input, processing, and output devices and Memory or Storage of a computer

    • In the next tutorial you will be learning the Input and Output Devices of a Computer

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