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Computer Basics

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Basic Parts of a Desktop Computer

Challenge!

  • Think about the desktop computers you've seen at work, school, the library, a store, or a friend's house. What did they look like? Were they all-in-one, or did they have a separate tower?
  • Review the Keyboard interactive on page 3 of this lesson. Are there any keys you haven't used before?
  • If you're using a mouse, flip it over to see whether it's optical or mechanical.
  • Is your monitor LCD, LED, or CRT?
  • If your monitor has control buttons, try adjusting the brightness and contrast.
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