5. Hard Drive
Main storage device for your computer
Has a finite amount of memory
Can have more than one drive
Can be external or internal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_drive
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/hard-disk.htm
6. Random Access Memory (RAM)
Memory for your computer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-memory.htm
8. Central Processing Unit (aka CPU)
Processes the actions of the computer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_processing_unit
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htm
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question268.htm
11. Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard is used to type
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_%28computing%29
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/keyboard.htm
Mouse is used to move the cursor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_mouse
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/mouse.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cursor_%28computers%29
12. Peripherals
Anything that you add to a computer ex. printer etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripherals
USB port
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/usb.htm
Parallel and Serial
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_port_%28hardware%29
13. Graphics Card
Runs the graphics on your computer
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/graphics-card.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_card
14. Monitor
Displays what your computer is doing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_monitor
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/monitor.htm
15. Printer
Creates a hard copy of what is on the computer screen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_printer
http://home.howstuffworks.com/inkjet-printer.htm
Multifunction Printers have a scanner, fax, and copier built in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifunction_printer
16. Software (aka computer programs)
Operating software
Runs your computer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/windows-vista.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_boot
Also can have software for word processing, spreadsheets,
photography, internet, and more!
17. How to buy computers
http://www.ehow.com/how_3038_buy-computer.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/125649/how_to_buy_a_desktop_pc.html
http://allthingsd.com/20130430/laptop-guide-timing-the-market-and-the-machines/
http://denverlibrary.org/files/Buying_a_Computer_handout_2013_11_29.pdf
https://sites.google.com/a/nypl.org/techconnect/course-materials/computerbuyingguid
http://www.ehow.com/how_3038_buy-computer.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/125649/how_to_buy_a_desktop_pc.html
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/devices/technology-buying-guide
Opinions on computers
http://www.epinions.com/
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm
Computer Basics Tutorials from gcflearnfree
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics
18. Computer Repair
Read manual
Go to manufacturer’s website’s faq or help section
Contact manufacturer of computer, software, or hardware
Do a Google search of the error message
Best Buy (Geek Squad)
Data Doctors
19. Learn more about computers
Library Books: Dummies, Idiots Guide, etc.
Magazines: Smart Computing, PC World Etc.
Newspapers: Walt Mossberg WSJ every Thurs.
20. Computer Classes
At Sunrise Mountain Library See calendar for schedule
Glendale Community College
Rio Salado College
http://www.ed2go.com/l-maricopa/
