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Computer Basics Foundation
General Concepts
Basic Terms
What is a Computer?
What is Hardware?
What is Software?
What are Peripheral Devices?
What is Meant by Information Technology?
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Types
of Computers
What is a Personal Computer?
Mainframe Computers
What is a Network Computer?
What is a Laptop?
What is a PDA?
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Anatomy of a PC
The CPU
RAM
Buses
Input and Output Devices
Disk Drives
Power Supply and Fans
More on Peripheral Devices
Hardware Ports
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How a PC Works
CPU Speed and Performance
RAM and Computer Performance
How Applications Affect Computer Performance
Other Factors
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Section 1: Case Study
Section 1: Review Questions
Hardware Devices
CPU and Memory
What is a CPU?
What Does the CPU Do?
CPU Performance Measures
RAM and ROM
Measuring Memory
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Input Devices
The Keyboard
The Mouse
The Scanner
Microphones
Other Devices
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Output Devices
Monitors
The Printer
Touch Screens
Speakers
Plotters
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Secondary Storage Devices
Common Terms
Hard Disk Drives
Floppy Disks
Zip Drives
USB Flash Drives
Data Cartridges and Tape Drives
CDs and DVDs
Storage Comparisons
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Section 2: Review Questions
Software
The Basics
What is an Operating System?
What is an Application?
What do Versions Mean?
What are Updates?
What is a GUI?
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Operating Systems and Applications
What Does an Operating System
Do?
What are Some Common Operating Systems?
What Does a Software Application Do?
What Are Some Common Applications?
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How is Software Built?
Introduction
Analysis
Design Stage
Programming
Testing
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Types of Software
What is Shareware?
What is Freeware?
What is a EULA?
How Do I Check the Software Version?
How Do I Check the Product ID Number?
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Legal Issues
What is Copyright?
What is Data Protection Legislation?
How Does Copyright Apply to Software vs. Files?
What Should You Download?
What Should You Be Aware Of When Using Materials?
What Should You Be Aware Of When Sharing Materials?
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Case Study
Review Questions
Index
Computer
Basics
Intermediate
Information Networks
Basic Terms
Modem
LAN
WAN
What is a Client?
What is a Server?
What is the Internet?
What is the World Wide Web?
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Advanced Terms
Intranets
Extranets
What is a PSTN?
What is an ISDN?
What is ADSL?
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Networking Basics
Analog vs. Digital
How do Networks use Telephone Lines?
How does Wireless Networking Work?
Why Use Networks?
What Can Be Shared?
Transfer Rate
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Basic Internet Concepts
The Internet vs. the World Wide Web
Definitions
Understanding Web Addresses
What is a Browser?
What is a Search Engine?
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Internet Security
About Protected Web Sites
What is Encryption?
Digital Certificates
Virus Issues
Protecting Personal Information
Firewalls
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Case Study
Review Questions
Application
Computers in the
Workplace
Tasks That Computers Can Perform
Computers in Business
Computers in Government
Computers in Health and Education
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Tele-Commuting
What is Telework?
Advantages to the Employee
Advantages to the Employer
Disadvantages of Teleworking
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The Electronic World
E-Mail
Instant Messaging
E-Commerce
How does E-Commerce Work?
Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Commerce
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Ergonomics
What is Ergonomics?
Adjusting Your Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
Choosing a Chair
Lighting and Air
Taking Breaks
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Safety and the Environment
Checking Cables
Checking Power Connections
Recycling Paper and Cartridges
Choosing Power Friendly Components
Computers and the Environment
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Case Study
Review Questions
Security
Being Proactive
Benefits of Being Proactive
Security Policies
Procedures for Security Breaches
What Can Staff Members Do?
What Can Administrators Do?
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Identifying Yourself
What is a User ID?
What is a Password?
Choosing a Good Password
What are Access Rights?
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Protecting your Data
Why Backup Data?
Backup Methods
The Implications of Data Theft or Exposure
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Understanding Malware
What are Computer Viruses?
What is Spyware?
What is Adware?
Disinfecting and Quarantining
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Protecting Against Malware
What Anti-Malware Programs Can and
Cant Do
What To Do When You Are Infected
Keeping Software Up To Date
Performing Regular Scans
Safety Tips
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Index
Computer Basics Advanced
Working With the Computer
First Steps
Starting the Computer
Using the Start Menu
Shutting Down the Computer
Step-By-Step
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Basic Tasks
Viewing System Information
Changing the Keyboard Language
Formatting a Removable Disk
Using the Print Screen Command
Finding Help
Step-By-Step
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Using the Desktop
Anatomy of the Desktop
Selecting Icons
Moving Icons
Opening Files, Folders, and Applications from the Desktop
Creating Shortcuts
Step-By-Step
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Customizing Your Computer
Changing the Date and Time
Changing the Volume
Changing the Resolution and Color Depth
Changing the Background
Changing the Screen Saver
Step-By-Step
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Printing
Adding a Printer
Viewing Available Printers
Changing the Default Printer
Printing from an Application
Viewing Print Jobs
Managing Print Jobs
Step-By-Step
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Case Study
Review Questions
Working with Files and Folders
The Basics of Files and Folders
Understanding Files
Understanding Folders
Understanding Storage Devices
Drive Structure
Step-By-Step
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Managing Files and Folders, Part
I
Browsing to a File or Folder
Opening a File
Opening a Folder
Creating and Naming Folders
Creating and Naming Files
Using the Recent Files List
Step-By-Step
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Managing Files and
Folders, Part II
Renaming and Deleting
Folders
Renaming and Deleting Files
Selecting Files and Folders
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Files and Folders
Sorting Items in a Folder
Step-By-Step
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Viewing File or Folder Properties
Viewing the File or Folders
Location
Viewing the Number of Items in a Folder
Checking the Size of a Folder
Checking the Size of a File
Changing the Access Permissions of a File
Step-By-Step
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Working With Files and Folders
Backing Up Files and Folders to a
Disk
Deleting Files and Folders
Restoring Files or Folders
Finding Files or Folders
Using Wild Cards in your Search
Step-By-Step
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Compressed Files
Understanding Compressed Files
Compressing Files
Extracting a Compressed File
Step-By-Step
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Computer Basics Expert
Understanding Applications
Application Basics
Starting a Program
Moving Around in a Program
Launching Help from Within an Application
Halting a Frozen Program
Exiting a Program
Step-By-Step
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Basic Applications
The Task Manager
About Notepad
About WordPad
About Calculator
About Paint
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Working with a Window
Anatomy of a Window
Using Minimize, Maximize, and Restore
Scrolling in a Window
Moving a Window
Switching Between Windows
Sizing Windows
Step-By-Step
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Working with WordPad
Launching WordPad
Entering Text
Editing Text
Saving Your Files
Opening a File
Closing WordPad
Step-By-Step
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Working With Applications
Pre-Installed Programs vs. Installed Programs
Opening the Control Panel
Installing an Application
Finding an Installed Application
Uninstalling an Application
Step-By-Step
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Case Study
Review Questions
Web Browsers and
the Internet
Getting Started
Common Web Browsers
Opening a Browser
Changing the Default Home Page
Opening a Page in a New Window
Showing and Hiding Toolbars
Getting Help
Step-By-Step
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Browsing the Web
Entering a Web Address
Using Hyperlinks
Using the Back and Forward Buttons
Using Stop and Refresh
Showing or Hiding Web Page Images
Filling out Web Forms
Step-By-Step
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Working with Book Marks
Bookmarking a Page
Using Bookmarks
Creating a Bookmark Folder
Adding Favorites (Bookmarks) to the Folder
Deleting Favorites (Bookmarks)
Step-By-Step
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Working With Web Pages
Using a Search Engine
Performing a Search
Creating More Advanced Searches
Copying Text and Images
Saving a Web Page
Downloading Files
Step-By-Step
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Printing Web Pages
Using Print Preview
Print Commands
Changing the Page Orientation
Changing the Paper Size
Changing Margins
Setting Range Options
Setting the Number of Copies
Step-By-Step
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