Basic Computing & Devices
Basic Computing & Devices
By
Kamrul Ahsan Chowdhury
National IT Network/Database Specialist
Basic Hardware of a Desktop Computer
PS-2 Port & USB Port
Touch Pad
Microphone Webcam
(integrated)
Speaker/Sound System
Right
Left Speaker
Speaker
Keyboard Layout
Keyboard Functions
Key Function
esc Usually assigned to an application-specific function; often
used to exit.
print scrn Depending on the application in use, prints the displayed
screen to a printer.
scroll lock Prevents the screen from scrolling.
pause Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations.
caps lock Types all letters as capitals.
num lock Activates the numeric keypad.
ctrl Used with another key for application-specific functions.
alt Used with another key for application-specific functions.
delete Deletes characters.
Key Combination of Keyboard
Key Combination Action
Windows - tab Activate the next button on the
taskbar
Windows - e Run Explorer
Windows - f Run Find Document
Windows - ctrl -f Run Find Computer
Windows - m Minimize all windows
shift - Windows - m Restore all windows
Windows - r Display the Run dialog