COMPUTE

R-INTE

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BASICS

R O B E RT O G A L L A R D O , M S U E SJ E N N I F E R N A B Z DY K , MLC

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*Technology Academy content originally developed by the collaborative efforts of the MS State University Extension Service and Mississippi Library Commission.

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What is a computer?Hardware Vs. Software (OS;

Applications)Computer typesDesktopAll-in-oneTower

LaptopTablet; Smartphone

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Parts of a computer (hardware)MonitorKeyboardMouseComputer caseMotherboardCentral Processing Unit (CPU)RAM (short-term; resets when computer is off)

Hard Drive (long-term; contains data)

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Mouse Components

Computer CaseOptical disc drive (CD/DVD)Power buttonUniversal Serial Bus (USB)Monitor PortEthernet Port

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Operating System (OS): “Software that manages the computer’s memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware”

Most common desktop/laptop operating systems use GUI: Graphical User Interface

WindowsOS XLinux

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OS Important Functions

Start button: provides access to programs, settings, and files

Desktop: background space on which windows, programs, and others appear

Control panel: change settings on computer & manage devices

File explorer: organize and manage files

Computer basicsWindows Desktop

OS X Desktop

Computer basicsLinux (Ubuntu) Desktop

EXERCISE: FIND OUT THE OPERATING SYSTEM RUNNING IN THE COMPUTER

On the desktop, right click on the computer icon and select properties

Or go to Start Control panel System and Security System

EXERCISE: CHANGE TEXT SIZE USING THE CONTROL PANEL.

Go to Start Control panel Appearance & Personalization Display

EXERCISE: OPEN MICROSOFT WORD & SAVE FILE.

Go to Start All Programs Microsoft Office (may have to scroll) Word

EXERCISE: FIND RECENTLY CREATED WORD FILE (“Tech Outreach”) USING

FILE EXPLORER.

Go to Start Documents Desktop (under favorites)

What is the Internet?“Internet is the largest computer network in the world, connecting millions of computers. A network is a group of two or more computer systems linked together.”

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KeywordsNetworks: group of two or more computer systems linked together

Servers: computer that “serves” many different computers; runs specialized software

Clients: computers requesting information to servers using familiar software (email, web browsers, etc.)

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KeywordsWorld Wide Web (WWW): virtual network connected by links

HTML: files on which the WWW relies; code used to program web sites

URL (Uniform Resource Locator): website “address”; typed in the web browser address bar

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Digital Subscriber Line

(DSL)

Cable Modem

Fiber Optic Cable

Wireless Fidelity (WiFi)

Satellite

Broadband over

Powerline (BPL)

Types of Internet Connection

Internet Browsers: Software that allows you to “browse” the web

Popular browsersExplorerChromeFirefox

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Internet basicsInternet Explorer

Internet basicsMozilla Firefox

Internet basicsGoogle Chrome

Web browser basic componentsAddress BarAddress Buttons (refresh, stop loading, etc.)Command Bar (print, email, etc.)Bookmarks (Favorites)Tab GroupsNavigation Toolbar (back, forward)Content Area

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[OPEN EACH BROWSER AND HIGHLIGHT THE BASIC COMPONENTS]

Internet basics

EmailShort for electronic mail

Open web browserType in email client web addressSign-in to email accountCompose new emailAttach file (use file explorer to locate file)

Internet SafetyThreats to computer (viruses)Identity theftPrivacy issuesHarassment (cyberbullying)

Internet basics

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Key TermsMalware/SpywarePhishingVirus/WormsClickjacking/PharmingSpamGoogling yourselfPasswords

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How to protect yourselfInstall antivirus/antimalware; keep updatedBackup computer frequentlyCheck website’s security status before entering sensitive information (SSL certificate)

Customize social networking privacy settingsScrutinize emails/company/seller closely

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Cyberbullying“When one person is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed by somebody else using the Internet”

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stopcyberbullying.org

Internet basics

How to respond to cyberbullyingDon’t respondBlock the harasserKeep recordsReport to the website (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)When/if report to law enforcementMore resourcesFear Stops Here (fearstopshere.com)Cyberbullying Research Center (cyberbullying.us)

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