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Learn basic computer and technology skills. This course is for people new to working with computers or people that want to fill in some gaps about their comp...
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Sep 27, 2023 · In this video playlist, you’ll get to know the basics of getting started using computers. Visit https://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/ for our text-bas...
A computer is an electronic machine that accepts data, stores and processes data into information. The computer is able to work because there are instruction...
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CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT
The brain of the computer that does data processing.
RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY
Fast and volatile “short-term memory”, computers usually use RAM as temporary data storage for the more immediate processes. Once the power is switched off, everything inside the RAM will be lost.
READ-ONLY MEMORY
Fast and non-volatile “long-term memory” of computers. Unlike RAM, ROM will retain the data even after the power is switched off.
OPERATING SYSTEM
System software that serves as the platform. Manages the hardware, the system resources, and also allows users to install other applications. The common operating systems are Windows, Mac OSX, Android, iOS, and Linux.
APPLICATION
Software that we install on computers to do all kinds of things – Word processing, browsing the Internet, listening to music, watching videos, etc…
FREEWARE, SHAREWARE, ADWARE
1. Freeware– Applications that are free. 2. Shareware– Applications that can be used for free for an evaluation period. But will require a fee thereafter. 3. Adware– Applications that are free, but supported by advertisements.
INTERNET
The Internet (spelled with a capital “I”), is a combination of 2 words “inter” and “network”. Simply put, a global collection of computer networks.
WORLD WIDE WEB
Yes, the “Internet” quite essentially refers to the global infrastructure of computer networks. While WWW refers to the online content, the “information space”.
UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR
In simple terms, the web address. For example, https://red-dot-geek.com
There are actually a lot more computer terms… So many that we can write an entire encyclopedia with. If you are interested in learning more, here are 2 of the more complete lists: 1. List of computer term etymologies on Wikipedia 2. Computer terms on Computer Hope
Sep 26, 2021 · We just released a computer and technology basics course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel. This course teaches the basics of computer use and is perfect for beginners and people that want to fill in some gaps on their knowledge. The Goodwill Community Foundation developed this course.
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Jun 18, 2024 · To help you out, I’ve compiled this monster list of over 200 essential computer terms that every beginner should know. By the end, you’ll be throwing around tech jargon like a pro. I’ve broken this guide down into key categories so you can focus on the areas most relevant to you.
Feb 6, 2017 · You can use a combination of letters (upper case and lower case), numbers and other characters. A strong password should be hard to guess. Reboot (noun) – to restart your computer. Scroll (verb) – to move text or other information on a computer screen up, down, or sideways.
