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The document provides an overview of computer fundamentals including hardware, software, operating systems, applications, the internet, and web browsers. It defines what a computer is and describes different types of computers. It explains the basic processing cycle of a computer and lists common operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and mobile operating systems. It also discusses different types of applications for desktop and mobile devices. Finally, it covers how to connect to the internet, common internet services, and elements of web browsers like URLs.

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Reviewer in Computer 5 (q1)

The document provides an overview of computer fundamentals including hardware, software, operating systems, applications, the internet, and web browsers. It defines what a computer is and describes different types of computers. It explains the basic processing cycle of a computer and lists common operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and mobile operating systems. It also discusses different types of applications for desktop and mobile devices. Finally, it covers how to connect to the internet, common internet services, and elements of web browsers like URLs.

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REVIEWER IN COMPUTER 5 (FIRST QUARTER)

 Computer Fundamentals
o Computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
 HARDWARE-any part of a computer that has a physical structure.
 SOFTWARE-any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
and how to do it.
o Different types of computers
 DESKTOP COMPUTERS
 LAPTOP COMPUTERS
 TABLET COMPUTERS
 SERVERS
o Other Types of Computers
 SMARTPHONES
 WEARABLES
 GAME CONSOLES
 TV OR SMART TV
 THE PERSONAL COMPUTERS
 PCs
 Macs

 Understanding Operating Systems


o Basic Processing Cycle of a Computer
 Input-involves collection of data from the outside or also from within the
system
 Process-processes and performs operations required from the first
stage.
 Storage-the data are stored in different storage devices available and
ready to be used again if required by the process.
 Output-the result of the processed data and is now presented and
available for the user
o Operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer.
 Types of Operating System
 Microsoft Windows (1980)
 Mac OS X (Apple)
 Linux (open-source operating system)
 Operating system for mobile devices (Apple iOS, Google Android)

 Understand Applications
o Application is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
 Desktop Application
 Word Processors
 Spreadsheet Application
 Web Browsers
 Media Player
 Game Application
 Mobile Application
 Gmail
 Instagram
 Duolingo
 Waze
 Computer Fundamentals
o Internet is an interconnection of hundreds of thousands of computers and other
electronic devices
o Internet is made up of computers all over the world.
o Web is just a part of the internet that string together bits of information to make
them easier to find.
 Other things you can do on the Internet.
 Search engines
 Email
 Social Media
 Chat and Instant Messaging
 Online Media

 Connecting with Internet


o There are several ways to get connected to the Internet so that you can browse
the web, download updates, or play online games.
 Types of Internet Services
 Dial-up-slowest internet connection
 DSL-uses a broadband connection
 Cable-Connects to the Internet via cable TV
 Satellite-uses broadband connection but does not require cable
or phone lines.
 3G and 4G-most commonly used with phones.
 Hardware needed for Internet Connection
 Modem-modulator-demodulator/a device that enables a
computer to transmit data over telephone
 Router-allows you to connect several computers and other
devices to a single Internet Connection.
 Wireless Adapter-device that you can use to access wireless
connection.

 Web Browsers
o A type of software that allows you to find and view websites on the Internet.
 Internet explorer (1995)
 Google Chrome (2008)
 Mozilla Firefox (2002)
 Safari (Macintosh Devices)
 Opera (1994)
 Microsoft Edge (2015)
o Elements of Web Browser (URL)
 Scheme-every url begins with the scheme (http:// or https://)
 Domain Name-prominent part of a web address (www.facebook.com)
 File Path-tells your browsers to load a specific pages.(/profile)
 Parameters-some urls include a string of characters after the path-
beginning with a question mark (?)- called the parameter strings
(?works=sample)
 Anchor-anchors begin with a hashtags and is used to direct your
browser to a specific pages (#timeline)
o Example of URL
 http://www.facebook.com/profile?works=sample#timeline

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