Personal Computers
This series of lessons provides a high level review of the hardware, software, and network components of a personal computer.
Lessons in this curriculum
5
PC Introduction
Personal Computers (PC) are a class of computer that is used by individuals for their own personal or business work. Though a PC can be shared with others, it is most commonly used by one individual.
PC Hardware
Next, a little technical information about the computer itself - the hardware, as it is normally called in the business.
PC Software Overview
The software includes the operating system, and all the applications that you know and love, such as Microsoft Word!
PC Software Commercial Productivity Applications
There are many types of downloadable applications, including office productivity, games, photography, and communications. Let's take a closer look at the office productivity applications.
PC Networking
There are three main technologies used to enable a network connection from your PC: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a wired connection using your device's Network Interface Card (NIC) adaptor. Let's explore that and more in this lesson.