Essential computer hardware

• Verfasst von: Wilson, Kevin [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Essential computer hardware
• Titelzusatz: the illustrated guide to understanding computer hardware
• Verf.angabe: Kevin Wilson
• Ausgabe: Second edition.
• Verlagsort: [Place of publication not identified]
• Verlag: Elluminet Press
• E-Jahr: 2024
• Jahr: [2019]
• Umfang: 1 online resource (188 pages)
• Illustrationen: illustrations
• ISBN: 978-1-83664-641-9
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• Sach-SW: Ordinateurs
• Sach-SW: Ordinateurs ; Équipement d'entrée-sortie
• Sach-SW: computers
• K10plus-PPN: 1903892074
• K10plus-PPN:
  Universitätsbibliothek
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• Lokale URL UB: Bibliothek der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg
• Bibliothek/Idn: UW / m4585370439
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Abstract

You'll begin this course with basic computer fundamentals, setting the foundation for critical hardware components that power every computing device. From motherboards to processors, you'll gain a solid understanding of how these elements work together to create a functioning computer. As you progress, you'll uncover the importance of peripheral devices, discovering how external components interact with the core hardware. The course also covers the diverse types of computers, ranging from personal desktops to powerful servers, and guides you in interpreting hardware specifications to make informed decisions when purchasing or upgrading equipment. The course continues with an introduction to computer software, focusing on the relationship between hardware & the programs that bring them to life. In the final stages, the course shifts its focus to computer networks and the internet, offering insights into how devices connect and communicate on a global scale. You'll explore the essential principles of internet security, learning how to protect your devices and data from online threats. By the end of this course, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of both the physical and digital aspects of computing, empowering you to navigate the technological landscape with confidence.