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The document discusses the basic components and concepts of computers including hardware parts like the CPU and memory, software like operating systems and applications, basic operations like booting and file management, and networking concepts.

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Basic

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Here are some basic concepts and components of computers:

### **1. Hardware:**

**Hardware** refers to the physical components of a computer system. Here are the main parts:

- **Central Processing Unit (CPU):** The brain of the computer, responsible for processing
instructions.

- **Motherboard:** The main circuit board that houses the CPU, memory, and other essential
components.

- **Random Access Memory (RAM):** Temporary storage that holds data and instructions currently
being used by the CPU.

- **Hard Drive or Solid-State Drive (HDD/SSD):** Permanent storage for the operating system,
applications, and data.

- **Power Supply Unit (PSU):** Converts electrical power from an outlet into usable power for the
computer.

- **Graphics Processing Unit (GPU):** Handles rendering images, videos, and animations.

- **Input Devices:** Includes keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc., used to input data into the computer.

- **Output Devices:** Includes monitor, printer, speakers, etc., used to output data from the
computer.

### **2. Software:**

**Software** refers to the programs and operating systems that run on the computer hardware.

- **Operating System (OS):** The main software that manages hardware and other software
applications (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).

- **Applications:** Programs that perform specific tasks (e.g., Microsoft Word for word processing,
Google Chrome for web browsing).

- **Drivers:** Specialized software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware
components.

### **3. Basic Operations:**

- **Booting:** The process of starting up a computer and loading the operating system.

- **File Management:** Organizing and keeping track of files and folders on a storage device.
- **Installing Software:** Adding new applications to the computer system.

- **Updating Software:** Applying updates to improve functionality or security.

### **4. Networking:**

- **Internet:** A global network connecting millions of private, public, academic, business, and
government networks.

- **Local Area Network (LAN):** A network that connects computers within a limited area

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