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Buy computers
What we will cover
Types of computers
Parts of Computer
Computer Software
Tips for buying a computer
Computer repair
Learn more about computers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer
Types of computers
Desktop
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_computer
http://www.howstuffworks.com/flash/tower.swf
Laptop
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lap_top
http://communication.howstuffworks.com/laptop.htm
Netbooks
http://www.datadoctors.com/help/kenscolumns/column.cfm?id=21692
http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20081105/netbooks-come-into-their-own/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netbook
Tablet Computers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_computer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipad
Hardware:
Anything physical about the computer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_hardware
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
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Memory for your computer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-memory.htm
Motherboard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/motherboard.htm
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
Modem
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/modem.htm
Wireless Fidelity (aka wi-fi)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_network_interface_card
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_card
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wifi
Internet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure.htm
Storage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_disc
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cd-burner.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/floppy-disk-drive.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floppy_disk
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
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
Graphics Card
Runs the graphics on your computer
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/graphics-card.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_card
Monitor
Displays what your computer is doing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_monitor
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/monitor.htm
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
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!
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
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
Learn more about computers
Library Books: Dummies, Idiots Guide, etc.
Magazines: Smart Computing, PC World Etc.
Newspapers: Walt Mossberg WSJ every Thurs.
Computer Classes
At Sunrise Mountain Library See calendar for schedule
Glendale Community College
Rio Salado College
http://www.ed2go.com/l-maricopa/
Ereaders, tablets, smartphones
http://news.cnet.com/kindle-vs-nook-vs-ipad-which-e-book-reader-should-you-buy?
tag=nl.e435&s_cid=e435&ttag=e435&ftag=TRE568fdfb
http://www.makeuseof.com/pages/makeuseof-tablet-buying-guide-summer-2013
http://overdriveblogs.com/library/2013/11/25/quinton%E2%80%99s-geeky-holiday-device-buying
http://overdriveblogs.com/library/2013/11/26/quinton%e2%80%99s-geeky-holiday-device-buying
https://docs.google.com/viewer?
a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bnlwbC5vcmd8dGVjaGNvbm5lY3R8Z3g6NGZkZjU4MDU3MD
U0ZTU1Yg
https://docs.google.com/viewer?
a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bnlwbC5vcmd8dGVjaGNvbm5lY3R8Z3g6NWQ4YTkwMmNhYj
k3YWI1MQ
Annual magazines from Consumer Reports
http://www.gdgt.com
Power Point presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/cat509
Links to sites in presentation
http://www.diigo.com/list/cat509/buying-a-computer
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