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Introduction to Computers
The fundamental properties of computers explained with examples and definitions.
We all interact with computers on a daily basis, whether we are aware or not. In fact, it can be said that computers, or computing devices, have been part of human society…
2024-08-27
External components
Overview of many external components, or peripheral devices, used by and for computers. Input devices, Output devices, and connectors
Last week we learned the basic behaviors that define
computers
– their ability to
store, retrieve, and process
information. This means that many simple devices, even…
2024-09-03
Internal Components
Explains the most important internal components of desktop computers. Processing, memory, storage, and communication.
In previous weeks we learned the basic behaviors that define
computers
– their ability to
store, retrieve, and process
information. This means that many simple devices, even…
2024-09-10
Understanding CPUs
More detail on CPUs. “Guy in Box” analogy, Clock Speed, Codebook, Databuses explained.
Last week one component we learned was the
CPU
(
Central Processing Unit
): A complex collection of electronic circuits on one or more integrated circuits (chips).
2024-09-16
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