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Computers are complicated pieces of technology that require a variety of hardware to work together. Learn how a computer and its parts work from a computer and technology specialist in this free video series on computers.
There are 22 videos in this series:
A computer is a complicated piece of technology that takes information input into the CPU, or central processing unit, and then outputs information and solutions to the user. Learn how a computer works much like the human brain, with similar sensory roles, using insight from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A computer chip works by storing information which is fed to the CPU, central processing unit, of the computer and then distributed to the monitor or printer. Remember to save information from computer chips on the hard drive with tips from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A processor works by taking information from the keyboard or mouse and then solving small problems very quickly for the user. Discover how processors use just the numbers one and zero to solve problems much faster than people; and learn more about technology from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
A computer memory card works by storing the information and processes that are taking place on a computer in present time. Discover how memory cards on computers interact with the CPU using insight from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A computer fan works by removing the heat that builds up around the computer processor. This ensures the temperature around the CPU is stable. Find out what happens if a processor gets too hot with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A computer power supply works by providing the right amount of electricity to the motherboard, processor and other parts of the computer. Learn how a computer power supply cannot be plugged in incorrectly with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A computer stores data on a hard drive that has information written magnetically onto different tracks. Store data from a computer on CDs, DVDs, a floppy disk or hard drive with tips from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A computer monitor is filled with powdered metals that glow when electricity is applied. Get a graphics card for a computer monitor to work properly with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A computer that has two hard drives will typically have a main hard drive with an individual address, called the master, and a secondary hard drive called the slave. Find out how to connect two different hard drives to a computer with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
A scanner works by collecting light using charged couples devices which convert the light into electronic signals that are sent to the computer. Discover how scanners collect and send images with insight from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
When buying a computer, consider what the computer will be used for and modify the computer to fit specific needs. Get more memory for graphic art and a faster processor for gaming on a computer with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
Choose a computer processor based on speed, price and compatibility with the hard drive and memory. Learn how a fast processor requires sufficient memory and a fast hard drive, and get a CPU up to speed with tips from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
Upgrade the memory in your desktop or laptop by opening up the computer and finding the slot for more memory. Check the Internet or with a computer store to get the right type and mount of memory using insight from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
When cleaning a flat panel computer monitor screen, use an anti-static, dust-free, lint-free lens cleaner without any chemicals. Be sure to turn off the monitor to see fingerprints and smudges better when cleaning a computer monitor with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
There are several ways to make a desktop computer wireless, including using a USB wireless adapter, a PCI card with an antenna or an air card. Find out which methods for making desktops wireless are the strongest and least expensive with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
Connecting an SCSI scanner to a computer is an older technology that requires a computer with a slot for an SCSI interface card. Get step-by-step instructions for opening a computer and attaching an SCSI scanner with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
To connect two computers to one monitor, find an AB switch box and use cables to connect to the monitor, or buy a flexible KVM switch. Move between one computer and another on one monitor with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
Connecting a video camera to a laptop requires a combination of cables that are compatible with the video output on the camera and the input on the computer. Check the video camera and laptop to find the right cable to connect the two with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
Erase the memory on a computer by simply restarting the computer and waiting for the computer to power down and then back up again. Learn how computer memory erases every time the electricity is shut down from the computer with insight from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
In order to erase everything on a computer, a powerful magnet will need to be run over all the components of the hard drive. Learn how smashing up the electronics of a computer is the most effective way to erase information with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
Clean a computer of porn pop-ups by looking for unfamiliar programs in the "Add Remove Programs" section of the computer and deleting the browser history and cookies. Avoid porn pop-ups by staying away from porn Web sites with insight from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
An upside down computer screen can be fixed by going into the "Control Panel" and rotating the image. Avoid an upside down computer screen by changing the monitor cable with information from a computer and technology specialist in this free video on computers.
Computers are complex machines built upon very simple principles. They perform arithmetical operations millions of times over to transform digital information moving at lightning speed into usable human data. A personal computer's job is to help a user create, manipulate, deliver, receive or delete media content. This is a simple, sterile definition that sounds uninteresting on the surface. Nevertheless, these fundamental functions mimic human ability in some surprising ways. Therefore, the computer is increasingly becoming an engine of the imagination, a platform for the digital life. In this free video series, a computer and technology specialist explains a variety of computer hardware functions. Learn the basics of how a computer works, how a computer processor works and how a computer monitor works. Get tips on buying a computer, hooking up two computers to one monitor and fixing an upside down computer screen. Computers can be complicated, but with the right information and instruction, anyone can learn about computers!
Glenn Pieper Glenn Pieper is a senior systems engineer and on the staff of PrismNet Internet Service Provider. Pieper has more than 15 years of experience in the technology industry and was international sales director for Touch Technology, domestic sales manager for Digital Axis International and customer service director for Power Computing Corp. He was also the executive vice president of Austin Web Publishing, Inc., the senior systems engineer for Pieper Consulting and the founder and editor of Arriba Cozumel Magazine.dkdk
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