📖 Introduction to Computers
💡 What is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device used for processing, storing, and displaying information.
🌍 Common Uses of Computers
✅ Writing documents
✅ Browsing the internet
✅ Communication (Emails, Social Media)
✅ Entertainment (Videos, Games, Music)
🖥️ Types of Computers
💻 Desktop – Used for offices and homes.
💼 Laptop – Portable and lightweight.
📱 Tablet & Smartphone – Touchscreen devices for mobility.
🛠️ Hardware Basics
🔧 External Components
🖥️ Monitor – Displays images and videos.
⌨️ Keyboard – Used for typing.
🖱️ Mouse – Navigates on-screen items.
🖨️ Printer & Scanner – Prints documents and scans images.
🔩 Internal Components
⚡ CPU (Central Processing Unit) – The brain of the computer.
🔌 Motherboard – Connects all components.
💾 RAM (Random Access Memory) – Temporary memory for running tasks.
💿 Storage Devices – HDD (Hard Disk Drive) & SSD (Solid State Drive).
🖥️ Operating Systems (OS)
🤖 What is an OS?
An Operating System (OS) controls computer hardware and software.
📌 Popular OS Examples
🍏 macOS
🐧 Linux
⚙️ Key OS Features
📁 File Management – Create, rename, and organize files.
🎨 Customization – Themes, wallpapers, screen resolution.
🔍 Search & Navigation – Finding files and settings easily.
📝 Basic Software Applications
📊 Microsoft Office Tools
📄 MS Word – Writing & editing documents.
📊 MS Excel – Data management & spreadsheets.
📽️ MS PowerPoint – Creating presentations.
🌐 Web Browsers & Internet Basics🌍 Google Chrome, Firefox – For web browsing.
🔎 Search Engines (Google, Bing) – Finding information.
📧 Email Management – Sending & receiving emails.
☁️ Cloud Storage (Google Drive, Dropbox) – Saving files online.
🔐 Cybersecurity & Computer Maintenance
🛡️ Internet Safety Tips
🔑 Use strong passwords & enable 2-step verification.
🚫 Avoid clicking unknown links or downloading unsafe files.
🛡️ Install antivirus software & keep it updated.
🛠️ Computer Maintenance Tips
🔄 Regular software updates for better security.
🗑️ Delete unused files to free up space.
💾 Backup important files to avoid data loss.
💻 Hands-On Practice Tasks
📄 Create & Format a Word Document
📊 Make a Simple Excel Expense Sheet
🔎 Search the Internet for Information
📧 Send & Organize an Email
🚀 Advanced Skills (Optional)
🎨 Graphic Design: Learn Canva for designing posters & logos.
💻 Basic Coding: Use Scratch for simple programming.
📝 Blogging & Content Creation: Learn how to write articles online.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts (Must-Know!)
✔️ Ctrl + C → Copy
✔️ Ctrl + V → Paste
✔️ Ctrl + X → Cut
✔️ Ctrl + Z → Undo
✔️ Alt + Tab → Switch between open applications
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