Computing+Fundamentals

=__ //Computer Fundamentals// __=

**Some things we will be covering in this wikispace:**

**Lesson 2:** //Looking at networks// **Lesson 3:** //Understanding Memory// **Lesson 4:** //What are Input/Output devices?// **Lesson 5:** //Working with Storage devices// **Lesson 6:** //Looking at printers// **Lesson 7:** //Basic Troubleshooting// **Lesson 8:** //Buying a computer// **Lesson 9:** //How Software works// **Lesson 10:** //Understanding your computer//
 * Lesson 1:** //Computers in the world today//

=**OBJECTIVES**=

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To get the most from computer technology, you need to know what technology exists, how it works, and what component parts work with it. This domain explores the various computers available today, their components and peripherals, including input-output devices such as printers, cameras, scanners and game controllers. You’ll also learn how to maintain computer equipment, protect hardware from theft or damage, and solve common hardware problems. =====

=**Using an Operating System.**=

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you’ll examine what an operating system is, how it works, and how to manage it. You’ll learn how to manipulate windows, folders, files and shor tcuts; install, uninstall and run applications; and solve common problems. Also covered is a discussion of the most popular operating systems (e.g., Windows, Macintosh OS, Linux, etc.) and their capabilities.=====

• Identify how to change system settings, install and remove software

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