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  • *HARDWARE OVERVIEW*
    Hardware usually consists of
    input, output, storage (HDD, SDD), memory (RAM, ROM), processing (CPU,GPU), communication (modem, NIC)
  • *INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES*
    Input

    Example: microphone, scanner, camera, mouse, keyboard
  • *INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES*
    Both

    Example: phone
  • *INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES*
    Output

    Examples: laptop screen, speaker, projector, printer
  • *MAIN COMPONENTS*
    Computers consist of hardware and software. 1 wont function without the other
  • *STORAGE, MEMORY AND COMMUNICATION*
    Storage

    Allows you to store data for later use
    Examples: Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
  • *STORAGE, MEMORY AND COMMUNICATION*
    Memory

    Examples: Random access memory (RAM) and Read only memory (ROM)
  • *STORAGE, MEMORY AND COMMUNICATION*
    Communication

    Transmits analogue/digital signal over wired/wireless network
    Examples: modem, router and network interface card (NIC)
  • *PROCESSING*
    Central processing unit (CPU)

    Processes general instructions, fetches, decodes and executes each instruction 1 at a time
  • *PROCESSING*
    Graphics processing unit (GPU)

    Processes instructions that create pictures on your screen, 3D games rely heavily on GPUs
  • *SOFTWARE OVERVIEW*
    System software

    Provides the services the computer requires, enables the computer or device to work or helps to maintain the good working order of the computer
  • *SOFTWARE OVERVIEW*
    Application software

    Provides services that the user requires
    Examples: word processor, media player, social media
  • *SOFTWARE LICENCING*
    Shareware

    Free trial period/limited functionality before paying
    Example: adobe acrobat reader
  • *SOFTWARE LICENCING*
    Freeware

    Free of charge
    Example: google chrome
  • *SOFTWARE LICENCING*
    Free Open Source Software

    Source code available for use modification+distribution
    Examples: LibreOffice and Linux kernel
  • *SOFTWARE LICENCING*
    Proprietary software

    Source code not available costs money
    Example: Microsoft office