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Which component of a computer includes operating systems, applications, and drivers?
Which component of a computer includes operating systems, applications, and drivers?
Software
What are the physical components of a computer known as?
What are the physical components of a computer known as?
Hardware
How do we instruct computers to perform specific tasks?
How do we instruct computers to perform specific tasks?
Programming
What is the process of connecting multiple computers together called?
What is the process of connecting multiple computers together called?
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Why is cybersecurity important in the realm of computing?
Why is cybersecurity important in the realm of computing?
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How are hardware, software, programming, networking, and cybersecurity interconnected?
How are hardware, software, programming, networking, and cybersecurity interconnected?
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Study Notes
Computers have been around since the mid-twentieth century, with their first appearance being the electromechanical devices like the Harvard Mark I in 1944. Today, computers come in many shapes and sizes, from handhelds like smartphones to powerful servers used by businesses worldwide. They consist of two main components: hardware and software. Hardware refers to physical parts you can see, such as the processor, memory, storage drives, input devices, output devices, motherboard, power supply and peripherals. Software includes operating systems, applications, utilities, drivers and firmware. Programming is how we get computers to do what we want them to through writing code using various languages. Networking involves connecting multiple computers together via wired connections, wireless connections, and other means, allowing data to flow between them freely. Cybersecurity is essential because it aims to protect information stored on computers against unauthorized access, theft, damage and other forms of attacks. It's all connected because without hardware, there would be nothing to run programs on; without software, nothing could happen; without coding, instructions couldn’t be given; without networks, everything would be isolated; and without security measures, everything would be vulnerable.
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Explore the world of computers and technology, from the history of electromechanical devices like the Harvard Mark I to modern-day devices such as smartphones and powerful servers. Learn about the key components of computers including hardware (processor, memory, storage drives) and software (operating systems, applications). Understand the importance of programming, networking, and cybersecurity in the realm of technology.
