The Complete Computer Basics Guide for Beginners: 2024
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The Computer Defined, Data versus Information,
Classification of Computers based on how data is handled (Analog Computers, Digital Computers Hybrid Computers)
Computers for Individual Users or Personal Computers (Desktop Computers,Workstations, Laptops, Notebooks, Tablets, Handheld PCs, Smartphones)
Computers for Organizations (Network Server, Mainframes, Minicomputers, Supercomputers)
Parts of Computer System (Hardware , Software, User and Data)
Information Processing Cycle (Input, Processing, Output, Storage)
Computer Hardware Categorized ( Processing Devices, Memory Devices, Input and Output Devices, Storage Devices, Bus Interconnection)
System Software versus Application Software (Different categories of System and Application Software)
Input Devices ( Mouse, Keyboard, QWERTY keyboard layout and keys explained in detail, Different variants of mouse explained)
Other ways to Input Data ( Pen based input, Touch Screens, Game Controllers i.e. joysticks and game pads)
Other ways to Input Data ( Optical Input Devices i.e. Bar Code Readers, Scanners, Handheld versus Flatbed scanner)
Other ways to Input Data (Audiovisual Input Devices i.e. Microphones, MIDI, Digital Cameras)
Video (Monitors and their types, Video cards explained, Projectors)
Sound ( Sound Systems, Sound Cards, Headphones and Headsets) (To be added)
Printing (Commonly used printers, High quality printers)
Data Representation in Computers
Transforming Data into Information (To be added)
Devices that Affect Processing Speed (To be added)
Modern CPUs (To be added)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Windows Basics
Storage Devices
Internet and Its History
Major Services Provided by Internet (To be added)
How the Web works ? (To be Added)
Using the browser to navigate the World Wide Web (To be added)
Search Engines (To be Added)
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Quiz # 3This quiz assesses the students' understanding of the different computers that are meant to be used in organizations and are typically used by multiple users at the same time
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Information Processing CycleThis lesson covers the four steps involved in Information Processing Cycle i.e. input, processing, output and storage.
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Quiz # 4
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Parts of a Computer System
A computer system has four parts namely hardware, software, user and data.
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Layout of an IBM Compatible Keyboard
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Alphanumeric Keys
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Modifier Keys
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Numeric Keypad
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Function Keys
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Cursor-Movement Keys
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Quiz # 7
This quiz serves to assess the students' understanding of the the keyboard layout and the different groups of keys present on an IBM compatible keyboard and their purpose
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Special-Purpose Keys
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Quiz # 8
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Keyboard Shortcut Keys - Part 1
By the end of this lecture, students will have become familiar with the most commonly used keyboard shortcut keys.
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Keyboard Shortcut Keys - Part 2
More shortcuts for students to memorize
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Quiz # 9
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Using a Mouse
At the end of this lesson students will have learnt what we can do with a pointing device called mouse (pointing clicking, double clicking, dragging, right clicking,scrolling)
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Variants of the Mouse
By the end of this lesson the students will have learnt the different variants of the mouse i.e. Trackballs, Trackpads (also called Touchpads) and TrackPoints
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Devices for the Hand
After completing the lecture, students will have learnt about various devices for the hand i.e. Pen Based Input, Touch Screens and Game Controllers
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Optical Input Devices
After completing this lecture, students will have understood how optical devices (barcode readers and image scanners) may be used to input the data. Students will also have learnt about an OCR software
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Audiovisual Input Devices
After completing this lecture, students will have learnt about the different audiovisual input devices including microphone, MIDI, webcam and digital cameras.
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Quiz # 10
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Monitors (Introduction)
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Monitors Classified (Based on Color)
After completing this lecture students will have enough understanding of monochrome, gray scale and color monitors.
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Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors
By the end of this lesson students will have understood the working of a CRT Monitor and its advantages/downsides.
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Flat Panel Monitors
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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors
By the end of this lesson students will have understood the working of a LCD Monitor
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Advantages/Disadvantages of LCD Monitors
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Light Emitting Diode (LED) Monitors
By the end of this lecture, the students will have learnt about the LED monitors, back-lighting in LED monitors and a comparison of LCD and LED monitors. Students will be in a better position to decide as to which monitor is the best choice for gaming.
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Quiz #11
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Comparing Monitors
Factors to consider when shopping for a monitor. How to make a comparison between different available options in order to determine which one is better.
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Characteristics of Monitors
By the end of this lesson, students will have learnt about different monitor attributes of the monitor which will help them compare different available options when making a purchase. This lesson will cover the following monitor characteristics (or attributes).
Monitor size
Resolution
Response rate
Refresh rate
Aspect ratio
Dot Pitch
Contrast ratio
Viewing angle
Brightness or Luminance
Color Depth
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Graphics Card (Video Controller)
By the end of this lesson students will understood the role of a device named Graphics Card (or Video Controller) in a computer and the two main components in a graphics card (GPU and VRAM).
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Printers (Impact Printers and Non-Impact Printers)
By the end of this lesson students will have learnt the difference between impact printers and non-impact printers.
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Laser Printer
Laser Printers, Speed of Laser Printers, Resolution, Toner, Toner Replacement
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Working of a Laser Printer
This lesson covers a detailed and step by step working of a laser printer. The different components in a laser printer include Laser, Discharge Lamp, Rotating Drum, Charger Roller, Transfer Roller, Paper Pickup Roller and Fuser Unit.
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Launching Microsoft Word in Windows 10
Three different ways to launch Microsoft Word in Windows 10
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Creating a new document
Creating a new document in MS Word
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Getting Familiar with Microsoft Word Interface
Getting familiar with Microsoft Word interface. Quick Access Toolbar, Ribbon, Tabs and Groups, Scroll bar, Document Area, Title Bar and Status Bar
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Entering and Editing Text in Microsoft Word
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Copying Text Formatting using Format Painter
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