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This review covers the importance of computers and explores different types such as laptops and desktops. Learn about essential parts like hardware, modem, and monitor, as well as input devices like the mouse and touchpad. Understand the functions of the mouse buttons, USB drives, and software like Microsoft for various tasks. Whether you are new to computers or want to brush up on your knowledge, this guide will help you navigate the world of technology effectively.
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Types of computers Laptop Desktop
Modem Monitor • A device that enables computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines. • Internet modems are most visible • Displays information • Desktops- power button is on monitor
System Unit • Box that contains the computer’s processor and memory • Brain of the computer • Most other computer parts are plugged into the system unit • Contains CD drive • Laptops- CD drive, headphones plug-in and USB drive are on the side of the keyboard
Mouse • Used to point at and select items on the screen • How to hold? • Your tool to move around the information displayed on the monitor • Shows up on screen as a cursor • Click, right-click, scroll
Touchpad • Use your fingers instead of whole hand • Does the same functions as the external mouse
Parts of The Mouse • Left-Click button • Scroll Wheel (optional) 3. Right-Click button 4. Hand Rest
Left - Click The most commonly used button on the mouse is the left-click button, with it you can: • Select to perform an action {“click on….”} • Position Cursor • Click and Drag (move items) • We say “click” instead of “left-click” because it is implied and understood that they mean the same thing.
Double - Click • A Double-click also uses the left button, though you need to click it twice in rapid succession while holding the mouse still. • We would do this to open a file or folder by clicking on it’s name or it’s icon. • This also opens programs on the computer
Right- Click The Right –Click button is used to open a menu. A Menu is a list of items to choose from. To select an item from the Menu, you would click.
Cursor • A few different cursors Search Cursor is over a hyperlink Loading Edit
USB • External device that stores information • Easy to transport • Plugs into “USB Port” • USB Port can connect the computer to many different things • Printer • Phone charger Flash Drive USB Port
Headphones The plug-in is on the front edge of your computer.
Stationary computer that sits on a desk or table Must be plugged in for power Monitor, keyboard and mouse are separate parts Desktop Computer
Small, portable computer Uses a rechargeable battery for power Monitor, keyboard and mouse are combined Laptop Computer
Software • Instructions that tell the computer what to do • Many types: • Microsoft • Creating documents in Word • Presentations in • Playing music- ITunes • Drawing pictures- Paint • Games • Browsing the internet • Some software is free, other software is available to buy • Software can be upgraded
Lets get started Power button The Desktop