Computer Basics

This computer basics page is the foundation for anyone who wants to explore the Computer world. This is a vast area to explore. But I am trying my best to cover as much as possible topics on computer basics for average computer users.

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Learning computer basics is important to fully understand any specific area such as computer maintenance.

Definition of the Computer

An electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data, and can be programmed with instructions. A computer is composed of hardware and software, and can exist in a variety of sizes and configurations.

Hardware

There are several components that work together to run your computer. Hardware are the devices/parts which you can touch and see such as your monitor, Keyboard, mouse etc.

Software

Software are programs which has set of instructions that get hardware working for you. Ex: Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Below sub pages contains more coverage on computer basics.

Personal computer history

Computer input devices

Computer output devices

Computer hardware components. Identify PC Computer parts.

Basic Computer Software Terminology

How Internet and Search Engines are working.

What is Broadband - high speed Internet connections.

What are Bits and Bytes.

What is an Operating System (OS) and application software.

What is SaS?

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