Learning About Computers Online Hardware Tutorial - Explanations Made Easy
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Computers are all around us. They are an essential part of most of our lives. Whether it's work, play, or communication, they have transformed the way we live. Now I know they are intimidating to many, but with a little knowledge under your belt, you can put those fears away. I've put together this tutorial to help you learn more about them; as a basic foundation to build on and pursue the A+ Certification. A computer certification is a great way to get started in a new career or move up in your current job. And besides that, you will then be able to help your family and friends with their computer woes.
Do you know anything about or even heard of the following?
Chipset
PCI Express
USB & Firewire
DDR
If not, you will, plus much more.
Computers are like cars - they are made up of many parts, each doing its own thing to make the system
function as a whole. I go under the hood to explain what these parts are and what they do as well as explain
different technologies.
Computers are all around us. They are an essential part of most of our lives. Whether it's work, play, or communication, they have transformed the way we live. Now I know they are intimidating to many, but with a little knowledge under your belt, you can put those fears away. I've put together this tutorial to help you learn more about them; as a basic foundation to build on and pursue the A+ Certification. A computer certification is a great way to get started in a new career or move up in your current job. And besides that, you will then be able to help your family and friends with their computer woes.
Do you know anything about or even heard of the following?
Chipset
PCI Express
USB & Firewire
DDR
If not, you will, plus much more.
Computers are like cars - they are made up of many parts, each doing its own thing to make the system
function as a whole. I go under the hood to explain what these parts are and what they do as well as explain
different technologies.
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(1) The ability to make good choices when buying a computer or parts. Understanding
technology is especially helpful when shopping online since you're pretty much on your own when
deciding what to purchase, although some sites do provide customer reviews. If purchasing from a
local store, you won't be tricked by a sales clerk into buying an expensive computer you don't need.
(2) A great feeling of accomplishment. Obtaining any computer certification takes hard work and
diligence. After passing an exam, you'll feel very proud of yourself that your dedication paid off. But if
you don't pass on the first try, don't get too down on yourself. Just identify your weakness(s), correct
them, and retake the test.
Being A+ Certified, I really enjoy working with computers, and I hope you come to the same conclusion. I try to
keep everything in layman's terms and hope you enjoy this site. Learning About Computers is a work in
progress and I will try my best to continue to add content and keep everything updated as time permits. On the
menu I start with the motherboard, CPU, and memory since these are the three primary components. If you are
a novice I suggest beginning with these. But feel free to start anywhere you like.
Other Helpful Stuff on This Site:
Glossary Binary & Hexadecimal
Basic Troubleshooting Buying a Computer
Build Your Own Computer
technology is especially helpful when shopping online since you're pretty much on your own when
deciding what to purchase, although some sites do provide customer reviews. If purchasing from a
local store, you won't be tricked by a sales clerk into buying an expensive computer you don't need.
(2) A great feeling of accomplishment. Obtaining any computer certification takes hard work and
diligence. After passing an exam, you'll feel very proud of yourself that your dedication paid off. But if
you don't pass on the first try, don't get too down on yourself. Just identify your weakness(s), correct
them, and retake the test.
Being A+ Certified, I really enjoy working with computers, and I hope you come to the same conclusion. I try to
keep everything in layman's terms and hope you enjoy this site. Learning About Computers is a work in
progress and I will try my best to continue to add content and keep everything updated as time permits. On the
menu I start with the motherboard, CPU, and memory since these are the three primary components. If you are
a novice I suggest beginning with these. But feel free to start anywhere you like.
Other Helpful Stuff on This Site:
Glossary Binary & Hexadecimal
Basic Troubleshooting Buying a Computer
Build Your Own Computer
Acquiring the A+ Certification will also give you: