By Prim G7J

Learning about computer basicsLearning about computer basics Why? Because you need to know for a good jobWhy? Because you need to know for a good job Most children don’t know about computersMost children don’t know about computers You should know how to put a computer togetherYou should know how to put a computer together To pass ICT classTo pass ICT class WHAT AND WHY 1,3

“ An electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations.” –Merriam Webster Runs on hardware and software WHAT IS A COMPUTER? 2

What’s a hardware?What’s a hardware? −Part of a computer with physical structures −Monitor, keyboard, motherboard, etc What’s a software?What’s a software? −Tells hardware what to do −Microsoft Office, web browsers, computer games, etc HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 2

What is a desktop computer?What is a desktop computer? −A computer placed on a desk −Includes a monitor, PC, keyboard, mouse (not connected) What is a laptop computer?What is a laptop computer? −A portable computer −Includes everything a DC has but just put together DESKTOP AND LAPTOP COMPUTERS 2

Serves information for other computersServes information for other computers For example:For example: Facebook has servers to store informationFacebook has servers to store information Google and Youtube also doesGoogle and Youtube also does SERVERS 2

Nowadays, more applicationsNowadays, more applications InternetInternet Playing gamesPlaying games These are called smartphonesThese are called smartphones MOBILE PHONES 2

Specifically used to play video games Some also allows internet connection Multiplayer For example, XBOX 360, Nintendo DS, PS3 GAME CONSOLES 2

Tablet computers:Tablet computers: −Touch sensitive screens −Uses apps instead of hard drive like a keyboard −Ipad OTHER DEVICES 2

What is an application I It’s a software used for specific tasks EEEExamples: −R−R−R−Recording −C−C−C−Camera −G−G−G−Games APPLICATIONS 2

 What is an OS? −Operating System −A software that programs what the computer does  For examples: −Windows XP −Windows 7 OS 2

What is a cloud? −T−The Internet −S−Specifically- anything you access on the web WWhat happens when you store info on the cloud? −S−Stored on servers THE CLOUD 2

On Windows: Windows Easy Transfer On Mac: Migration Assistant MOVING FILES 2

Nothing needed for laptops Desktop computer parts- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Computer Case, (printer) Connect all the hardware ports Plug power supply cables into the surge protector Plug your adaptor into your socket SETTING YOUR COMPUTERS UP 2

What is a virus? An “infection” Spread from computer to computer Spread on the cloud −T−The “Trojan Horse” VIRUS AND MALWARE 1 2

Short for “malicious software” ─Disrupt computer operation ─Gather info Could appear in the form of ─Codes ─Scripts VIRUS AND MALWARE 2 2

Don’t have this  Keep it clean Work in a good work space No liquids near it Antivirus HOW TO MAINTAIN IT 2

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