What is a computer ? Flashcards

1
Q

SOFTWARE

A

inside computer, not physical

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2
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HARDWARE

A

outside computer, physical

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3
Q

RAM

A

temporary memory to use applications

* more RAM = more applications running at once

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4
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USB

A

device plugged into laptops and computers for external storage or for charging

type C is the fastest USB rn , going to replace most USBs

  • USB type A - normal USB
  • USB type C - moms phone charger
  • USB micro B - samsung charger
  • USB lightning - my Iphone charger
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5
Q

STYLUS

A

Apple Pen

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6
Q

Operating System

A

backbone of the computer that controls everything that goes in or out of the computer

No OS = NO Computer

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7
Q

Make Split Screen Windows

A

restore window and then drag the window to the side until it highlights half the desktop and do the same for the other window

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8
Q

Where to change most things

almost everything can be customized here

A

Settings

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9
Q

Applications Types

A

many apps have both a mobile and a desktop version to make things easier, usually mobile apps are less powerful than desktop apps

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10
Q

Find the right applications to use

A

Micorsoft store by downloading them

sometimes some files can be opened using multiple applications

if another person sends a file but you cant open it , you need to install the same app or a similar app to open the file that was shared

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11
Q

Common features in apps

its the same even across different apps or operating systems

A

file, edit, preference, help menus

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12
Q

File Extension

A

.txt or .doc etc , these are used to show computers which apps are to be used to open files

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13
Q

Downloading apps

mobile and desktop apps

A

For desktop many places can be used, for mobile only app store or google play store

MS store, websites or physical copies of apps

For mobile, app store for ios or google play store for android

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14
Q

Individual Users

A

Used to keep files organized and keep data protected from other users on the same PC

user folder is used to acces all of the current running users folders

can also pin them to start menu from settigs->personalization->start

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15
Q

Ampersand

A

&

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16
Q

Password Guessing

A

powerful computers can eventually guess it but most normal computers lock you out

after usually 10 attempts

17
Q

Secure computer

give steps

A

control panel and settings are to be used

search control panel->system & security
->system defender firewall-> turn windows defender on or off

settings->update & security->windows security-> virus and threat protection

18
Q

Connect to Wi-fi

A

right click taskbar
->taskbar settings->turn system icons on/off

19
Q

Microsoft 365

A

  • subscription based
  • install on upto 5 computers
  • includes all updates
20
Q

Office 2019

A

access free version of office applications at office.com

  • one time purchase
  • install on a single computer
  • no access to updates
21
Q

Office online

A

free and offers convenient ways to access docs and files from different devices or while travelling

22
Q

Microsoft search bar

A

used to search when you need help with any sort of action or if your looking for something

23
Q

Format Painter

A

used to apply the same format settings to other texts after selecting them

24
Q

Correct all grammatical mistakes at once in word

A

Go to reviews tab
-> editor

25
Q

Find and replace mistakes

A

Find : finds the mistake
Replace : replaces the mistake
Replace All : replaces all the mistakes

26
Q

Specific details for apps

A

Visit support.office.com

27
Q

text with no numbers in excel

A

Labels

28
Q

validate cells to accept specific values

A

data tab ->data tools
->data validation