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Computer Basics Notes

The document provides an overview of computer basics, including the organization of a computer, types of memory, backup devices, and ports. It also covers Windows Explorer, keyboard shortcuts, Windows OS, MS Office applications, and internet usage including web browsing and email management. Key components such as the CPU, input/output devices, and software functionalities are highlighted.

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Computer Basics Notes

The document provides an overview of computer basics, including the organization of a computer, types of memory, backup devices, and ports. It also covers Windows Explorer, keyboard shortcuts, Windows OS, MS Office applications, and internet usage including web browsing and email management. Key components such as the CPU, input/output devices, and software functionalities are highlighted.

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Computer Basics

- Organization of a Computer: A computer consists of input devices, CPU, memory, storage, and

output devices.

- Central Processing Unit (CPU): The CPU is the brain of the computer, consisting of the Arithmetic

Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU).

- Input Devices: Examples include keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.

- Output Devices: Examples include monitor, printer, speakers, etc.

Computer Memory
- Primary Memory: RAM (volatile) and ROM (non-volatile).

- Secondary Memory: Hard drives, SSDs, CDs, USB drives.

- Memory Organization: Refers to how memory is structured and accessed (bytes, addresses, etc.).

Back-up Devices and PORTs


- Backup Devices: External HDD, SSD, USB drives, Cloud storage.

- PORTs: Interfaces for connecting peripherals (USB, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, etc.).

Windows Explorer and Shortcuts


- Windows Explorer: Tool for browsing files and folders.

- Keyboard Shortcuts: Ctrl+C (copy), Ctrl+V (paste), Alt+Tab (switch windows), etc.

Windows OS and MS Office


- Windows OS: Graphical user interface, file management, settings control.

- MS Word: Word processing software.

- MS Excel: Spreadsheet software with formulas and data analysis.

- MS PowerPoint: Presentation software for slideshows.

Internet and E-mails


- Web Browsing: Using browsers like Chrome, Firefox to view websites.
- Searching: Using search engines like Google to find information.

- Downloading & Uploading: Transferring files to/from the internet.

- Managing E-mail: Creating, sending, receiving, and organizing emails using services like Gmail,

Outlook.

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