Information Processing 30 - Intermediate Computer Technology Module

Objective: To increase student familiarity with hardware and software

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Computer Hardware

Computing needs, as well as computers and the components that are available, change on a regular basis. Some aspects are upgradable while others are not. Having a greater familiarity with the features of your hardware will enable you to better understand the capabilities and limitations of a computer system. This module will focus on the typical components of a standard desktop system. Information on specific peripherals, such as types of monitors, can be found by performing an Internet search.

SOFTWARE

While this module does not go into assessing the usability of various software applications, the requirements of the software you need will determine the computer system you will need. This module does include information on how to install driver software and operating system software.

Search Suggestion: "software reviews" +(name of software)

Note: Replace (name of software), including the brackets, with the name of the software (in quotation marks) that you are interested in learning about.

The web site WINPLANET includes a section on free and trial software for small businesses, which includes ratings and links to downloadable software.

Computer Components

Computer Maintenance

Installing Internal Components

Internet Connection and
OS Installation

Customizing OS settings

Identifying and Evaluating Products

DEFINITIONS

Software refers to the programs that make the hardware perform a task

Driver software refers to any program that allows the computer to communicate with a peripheral device

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, such as the keyboard, RAM or a sound card

OS refers to the Operating System, the software that the rest of your software depends on to make it work. Windows OS and Linux are examples.

Peripherals refers to devices that you connect to your computer system. Printers, keyboards and modems are examples.

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