Heba Daraghmeh 27/6/2010 Basic Computer Terminology

Objectives By the end of this workshop trainees will be able to: Get familiar with basic computer terminology Define different peripheral devices as input or output devices. Recognize a methodology to solve different hardware and software problems Insure the minimum level of PC security Add new user accounts Define Internet, www, & ISP.

IT & ICT Information Technology Information & Communication Technology

Tips for Beginners Explore Your Computer Mistakes won’t Kill You EDIT/ UNDO is your Friend Apply what you Learn Don’t try to learn too fast Walk away if you get frustrated Have Fun

Hardware & Software Hardware is any physical part you can touch or hit Examples: monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc...

Examples of Hardware

Name these peripherals 1 Input or output?

Name these peripherals 2 Input or output?

Software Software consists of the programs that allow you to use the computer Examples: Operating System, games, word, excel, etc...

Operating System OS is a special computer program that is essential for efficient running of all the other programs.

Definition of User

Problem Solving Hardware problems Software Problems

Hardware Problems Start Menu  Control Panel  System  Hardware  Device manager

Software Problems Alt + Ctrl + Delete

Internet The Internet is a huge computer network which alows users to communicate. www is the collection of information that can be accessed via the internet Connections to the internet are made via the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Security It is a main issue when you are working on the computer. Backing Up: saving your work to the permanent storage like HDD after regular short periods. For absolute security, the backing store should be removed off site.

Privacy Issues Log in User ID/Password Policy Add a Password for your files. Make your files Read Only

Viruses Install reliable antivirus software Apply regular scans Scan any removable disk Save your files downloaded from the internet and scan them with antivirus software before opening them. Don’t open suspicious s. Don’t open s from unknown source.