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    ICT - Information Communication Technology

    CHS – Computer Hardware Servicing

    What is a Computer?
    The word computer is derived from the Latin
    word "computare" which means to calculate.
    Thus, a computer is defined as a programmable
    electronic device capable of retrieving, storing
    and processing data.
    A computer is a device that can be programmed
    to perform specific tasks. It consists of called
    hardware and software. Hardware includes the
    processor, memory, hard drive, keyboard,
    mouse, monitor, speakers, printer, etc. Software
    includes applications, operating systems,
    browsers, games, etc.
    Computer hardware servicing - refers to doing
    repairs and maintenance on the physical
    components of a computer and its peripherals,
    including fans, hard drives, keyboards and
    printers. It differs from software-related
    maintenance, which deals with the programs
    running on a computer, including eliminating
    malware, installing new software and updating
    programs for users, though some people are
    skilled at both.

    Computer hardware refers to the physical parts


    of a computer and related devices.
    Internal hardware devices include
    motherboards, hard drives, and RAM. The
    internal hardware parts of a computer are often
    referred to as components, while
    external hardware devices are usually called
    peripherals.

    The computer will not work without software.


    Software also call programs are the instructions
    that tell the computer what to do and how to do
    it. The two main categories of software are
    system software and application software. The
    system software also called the operating system
    (OS) actually runs the computer. This software
    controls all the operations of the computer and
    its devices. All computers use system software
    and without the system software the application
    software will not work. The most common OS on
    a PC is the Windows operating system and for
    the Mac computer it would be the Mac operating
    system.
    Application software is a program that allows
    users to a specific task on the computer. There
    are a number of different types of application
    software available to do many of the tasks we do
    daily. Four examples of common application
    software and what they are used for are:
    Word Processing Application: One word
    processing program is Microsoft Word. This
    program allows you to type letters, assignments
    and do any other written activity on the
    computer.
    Spreadsheet Application: Microsoft Excel is an
    example of a spreadsheet program. One can use
    this program to create charts and do
    calculations.
    E-mail Application: Outlook Express is an e-mail
    program that allows you to receive and send e-
    mails.
    Internet Application: Internet Explorer is a
    program that allows you to get connected to the
    Internet and look at Web sites like the one you
    are reading now.
    It is important to note that when you buy a
    computer the computer comes with the operating
    system and some software already installed. You
    may have to buy more software and install them
    on the computer. Install means to load the
    software onto the hard disk of the computer so
    that you can run or use the software.

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