What is a computer ? Flashcards
SOFTWARE
inside computer, not physical
HARDWARE
outside computer, physical
RAM
temporary memory to use applications
* more RAM = more applications running at once
USB
device plugged into laptops and computers for external storage or for charging
type C is the fastest USB rn , going to replace most USBs
- USB type A - normal USB
- USB type C - moms phone charger
- USB micro B - samsung charger
- USB lightning - my Iphone charger
STYLUS
Apple Pen
Operating System
backbone of the computer that controls everything that goes in or out of the computer
No OS = NO Computer
Make Split Screen Windows
restore window and then drag the window to the side until it highlights half the desktop and do the same for the other window
Where to change most things
almost everything can be customized here
Settings
Applications Types
many apps have both a mobile and a desktop version to make things easier, usually mobile apps are less powerful than desktop apps
Find the right applications to use
Micorsoft store by downloading them
sometimes some files can be opened using multiple applications
if another person sends a file but you cant open it , you need to install the same app or a similar app to open the file that was shared
Common features in apps
its the same even across different apps or operating systems
file, edit, preference, help menus
File Extension
.txt or .doc etc , these are used to show computers which apps are to be used to open files
Downloading apps
mobile and desktop apps
For desktop many places can be used, for mobile only app store or google play store
MS store, websites or physical copies of apps
For mobile, app store for ios or google play store for android
Individual Users
Used to keep files organized and keep data protected from other users on the same PC
user folder is used to acces all of the current running users folders
can also pin them to start menu from settigs->personalization->start
Ampersand
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Password Guessing
powerful computers can eventually guess it but most normal computers lock you out
after usually 10 attempts
Secure computer
give steps
control panel and settings are to be used
search control panel->system & security
->system defender firewall-> turn windows defender on or off
settings->update & security->windows security-> virus and threat protection
Connect to Wi-fi
right click taskbar
->taskbar settings->turn system icons on/off
Microsoft 365
- subscription based
- install on upto 5 computers
- includes all updates
Office 2019
access free version of office applications at office.com
- one time purchase
- install on a single computer
- no access to updates
Office online
free and offers convenient ways to access docs and files from different devices or while travelling
Microsoft search bar
used to search when you need help with any sort of action or if your looking for something
Format Painter
used to apply the same format settings to other texts after selecting them
Correct all grammatical mistakes at once in word
Go to reviews tab
-> editor
