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HARDWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS
Binary System
Computers only use numbers 0 and 1 to memorise or make calculations
The smallest unit of information that we can store on a computer is a bit, 8 bits form a byte.
We use the name hardware for the physical components of a computer, like the mouse
Software or programs refer to the data and the instructions we use to manage the data
Output
Procesing
Input
Storing
Computer Elements
The microprocessor is an integrated circuit made up of millions of tiny transistors working together to process the instructions and data received from the memory
The computer´s main memory is its Random Access Memory
Rom Bios, is a small piece of software located on the motherboard of our PC, whose function is to activate all the drivers and functions necessary for the proper functioning of the PC.
We use data storage units to permanetly save this data
Inside the computer you will find a large board, the motherboard
We can physically connect devices to the computer in differents ways. We also need to install a driver
By special connectors
Using external ports
Using an expansion
Software and Operating Systems
There are various types of softwares
Applications
World processors, presentations...
Programming Languages
Operating System
Windows Operating System
Hard disk maintenance
Saving power
Installing and uninstalling programs
System updates
Linux Operating System
How to keep your system up to date
Installing and Uninstalling Programs
Computer Networks
is a set of computers connected to each other so that they can share resources and exchange information
Wireless network
Shared Internet access
ICS
Router
Elements
adaptor
hub
transmission medium
