4. Basic parts of a computer Monitors Central Processing Unit (CPU) Mouse All of these parts are known as hardware.
5. Basic parts of a computer, continued. Keyboard Hard Drive (storage device) Power Cord
6. Operating System An operating system is a program that actually “runs” the computer; it manages the drives, takes input from the keyboard and mouse, keeps track of where data is stored, and makes sure all applications work together. It OPERATES THE SYSTEM!
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8. What is software? Software is a set of instructions that makes a computer perform a certain task. You can’t see it or feel it – it’s a computer program!
9. Input Devices The mouse is one way to control the cursor. The keyboard is another. Can you see why this is called a “qwerty” keyboard?
12. Keep your finger on the left button, but don’t press down on it. Move the mouse around on the desk. To move the cursor:
13. To click on something, move the mouse until it is over the area you wish to select. Click ONCE. Clicking or Selecting
14. To open, move the mouse until it is over the area you wish to open. Click TWICE. Opening Documents
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16. Right-clicking the mouse will give you a menu. The menu will differ depending on the program you are using. This is the menu that appears in Microsoft Word.
25. To understand what the Internet is, you need to know what a computer network is. A computer network consists of at least 2 computers that can “talk” to each other.
26. The Internet is a global network consisting of MILLIONS of business, government, academic, and private networks.