(A.3.6) What are the basic parts of a desktop computer - Challenge

Think about the desktop computers you've seen at work, school, the library, a store, or a friend's house. Do all the desktops loo... Read more »

(A.3.5) What are the basic parts of a desktop computer - Mouse

Mouse The mouse is a peripheral that is known as a pointing device . It lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and mo... Read more »

(A.3.4) What are the basic parts of a desktop computer - Keyboard

Keyboard Standard PC Keyboard The keyboard is a piece of hardware that resembles a typewriter keyboard. It is one of the primary ... Read more »

(A.3.3) What are the basic parts of a desktop computer - Monitor and Power Cord

Monitor The monitor works with a video card , located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen. The two main ty... Read more »

(A.3.2) What are the basic parts of a desktop computer - Computer Case

Computer Case The computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer. It houses the motherboard... Read more »

(A.3.1) What are the basic parts of a desktop computer - Introduction

What are the Basic Parts of a Desktop Computer? All of the basic parts of a desktop computer are considered hardware. The computer case , mo... Read more »

(A.2.7) What is an operating system - Challenge

What is an operating system ? Is it software? You are viewing this lesson on a computer. Do you know what operating system the computer is... Read more »

(A.2.6) What is an operating system - Linux

Linux is an open source , or free , operating system. Unlike Windows and Mac OS, Linux is not proprietary software and all the computer c... Read more »

(A.2.5) What is an operating system - Apple Mac OS

Mac OS is a line of operating systems created by Apple Inc. The Mac operating system is proprietary software that comes preloaded on all ... Read more »

(A.2.4) What is an operating system - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft created the operating system, Windows , in the mid-1980s. They have a version of the operating system that is designed for the h... Read more »

(A.2.3) What is an operating system - Types of Operating Systems

Operating systems usually come preloaded on the desktop and laptop computers that you can buy today. Most people use the operating syste... Read more »

(A.2.2) What is an Operating system - The Operating System's Job

You've probably heard the phrase boot your computer , but do you know what that means? Booting is the process that occurs when you pres... Read more »

(A.2.1) What is an Operating sSystem - Introduction

What is an Operating System? An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. You might be thinking, “OK, but w... Read more »

(A.1.5) What is a Computer - Challenge!

Think about the activities you perform or want to perform using a computer (email, online shopping, etc.).  Think about all the computers ... Read more »

(A.1.4) What is a Computer - Types of Personal Computers

Common Types of Computers Two popular types of personal computers are the IBM compatible and Macintosh computers. The first personal comp... Read more »

(A.1.3) What is a Computer - Different Types Of Computers

There are many types of computers, but personal computers such as desktop and laptop computers are probably the two type of computers tha... Read more »

(A.1.2) What is a Computer - Computers Simplified

For beginning computer users, the computer aisles at an electronics store can be quite a mystery, not to mention overwhelming. However, co... Read more »

(A.1.1) What is a Computer - Introduction

What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or "data." It has the ability to store , retr... Read more »

(A) Computer Basics

Are you new to using the computer? Do you want to learn about desktops and laptops? Wish you knew more about how your computer does its job... Read more »