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COMPUTER BASICS (Buttons and Ports on a computer (Back of a computer case,…
COMPUTER BASICS
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Software
Operating systems
For mobile devices
Mobile devices such as phones, tablet computers, and MP3 players are different from desktop and laptop computers, so they run operating systems that are designed specifically for mobile devices.
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Application
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FOR: Mobile apps
Gmail: You can use the Gmail app to easily view and send emails from your mobile device. It's available for Android and iOS devices.
Instagram: You can use Instagram to quickly share photos with your friends and family. It's available for Android and iOS.
Duolingo: With a combination of quizzes, games, and other activities, this app can help you learn new languages. It's available for Android and iOS.
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Expansion The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.
Inside of the computer
RAM is your system's short-term memory. This short-term memory disappears when the computer is turned off. RAM is measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB).
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The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage.
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The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer. It sends power through cables to the motherboard and other components.
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Expansion cards
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The network card allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet. It can either connect with an Ethernet cable or through a wireless connection (often called Wi-Fi).
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Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication over short distances. It's often used in computers to communicate with wireless keyboards, mice, and printers.
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CPU/processor: central processing unit (CPU), also called a processor
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Linux (pronounced LINN-ux) is a family of open-source operating systems, which means they can be modified and distributed by anyone around the world.
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Made by: Carmen Weeks, Yixuan Chen and Paula Martinez.
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The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
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The mouse is another important tool for communicating with computers. Commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
