Computers for BeginnersMeet your new computer

Laptop or desktop

Hardware / Software

Input / Output devices

Software• Operating System • Applications

Comes with the computerMakes computer “look” a certain wayOrganizes hardware

Performs a specific taskCan be installed on computer with diskOr downloaded from theInternetVIRUSES!

Memory on your computer

• RAM (runs programs, limited)

Hard drive memory (stored)

Your desktop

A windowFind:Menu barTitle barMinimizeMaximizeClose windowScroll barBordersCorners

The different views of cursor

Practice

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