Computer Hardware Components

Hardware Components

• Input Devices:
  • Keyboard: types commands and data
  • Mouse: navigates and selects
  • Scanner: reads data from documents and images
  • Webcam: captures video and images
• Processing and Storage:
  • CPU (Central Processing Unit): executes instructions
  • RAM (Random Access Memory): temporarily stores data
  • ROM (Read-Only Memory): permanently stores data
  • Hard Drive: stores data long-term
• Output Devices:
  • Monitor: displays images and text
  • Printer: prints documents and images
  • Speakers: produces sound
• Other Components:
  • Power Supply: provides power to components
  • Motherboard: connects components together

Software Applications

• Operating Systems:
  • Manage computer hardware and software resources
  • Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Productivity Software:
  • Word Processors: create and edit documents (e.g. Microsoft Word)
  • Spreadsheets: create and edit data tables (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
  • Presentations: create and edit slide shows (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Graphics and Multimedia:
  • Image Editors: edit and manipulate images (e.g. Adobe Photoshop)
  • Video Editors: edit and manipulate videos (e.g. Adobe Premiere)
• Internet and Communications:
  • Web Browsers: access and view websites (e.g. Google Chrome)
  • Email Clients: send and receive emails (e.g. Microsoft Outlook)

Cyber Security

• Threats:
  • Viruses: harm computer systems and data
  • Malware: malicious software that harms computers
  • Phishing: fraudulent emails and messages
• Protection:
  • Firewalls: block unauthorized access
  • Antivirus Software: detects and removes malware
  • Strong Passwords: secure login credentials
• Safe Practices:
  • Avoid suspicious links and attachments
  • Keep software and operating systems up-to-date
  • Use secure networks and connections

Hardware Components

• Keyboard is used to type commands and data
• Mouse is used for navigation and selection
• Scanner reads data from documents and images
• Webcam captures video and images
• CPU executes instructions
• RAM temporarily stores data
• ROM permanently stores data
• Hard Drive stores data long-term
• Monitor displays images and text
• Printer prints documents and images
• Speakers produce sound
• Power Supply provides power to components
• Motherboard connects components together

Software Applications

• Operating Systems manage computer hardware and software resources
• Examples of Operating Systems include Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Word Processors create and edit documents
• Examples of Word Processors include Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets create and edit data tables
• Examples of Spreadsheets include Microsoft Excel
• Presentations create and edit slide shows
• Examples of Presentations include Microsoft PowerPoint
• Image Editors edit and manipulate images
• Examples of Image Editors include Adobe Photoshop
• Video Editors edit and manipulate videos
• Examples of Video Editors include Adobe Premiere
• Web Browsers access and view websites
• Examples of Web Browsers include Google Chrome
• Email Clients send and receive emails
• Examples of Email Clients include Microsoft Outlook

Cyber Security

• Viruses harm computer systems and data
• Malware is malicious software that harms computers
• Phishing involves fraudulent emails and messages
• Firewalls block unauthorized access
• Antivirus Software detects and removes malware
• Strong Passwords secure login credentials
• Avoiding suspicious links and attachments is a safe practice
• Keeping software and operating systems up-to-date is a safe practice
• Using secure networks and connections is a safe practice