COMPUTER
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Computer is very important nowadays. We use computers for our works, entertainment and education. Computer also makes our works much easier and faster. Being well known in computer is an advantage. This page provides information on every computer components and devices.
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WHAT IS COMPUTER DESKTOP
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A Personal Computer (PC) is a desktop hardware device with operating system software used for personal tasks such as project, entertainment, education and for other purposes. PC are ideal for work at home and office. PC is a highly customizable, configurable and upgradable visual platform.
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WHAT IS LAPTOP COMPUTER
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A laptop computer or notebook computer is a portable personal computer generally similar of small briefcase that can be easily carried and used in a variety of locations. It contain the same software from personal computer but much smaller hardware components.
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WHAT IS TABLET AND PHONE
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A Tablet and Phone is a handheld device with advanced features: allows you to make phone calls, send text messages, GPS navigation, voice dictation, internet access, gaming console, music and movie player, camera and camcorder, and run basic software programs. Device OS: Android, Apple iOS, Windows OS and more.
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WHAT IS MICROSOFT WINDOWS
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Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Each version of Windows includes a graphical user interface, with a desktop that allows users to view files and folders in windows. Windows has been the most widely used operating system for personal computers (PCs).
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WHAT IS ANDROID
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Android is a software package and linux based operating system for mobile devices such as tablet computers and smartphones. It is developed by Google and later the OHA (Open Handset Alliance). Java language is mainly used to write the android code even though other languages can be used.
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WHAT IS PC CASING
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A Casing or computer chassis is the system cabinet that helps protect and organize all the components inside of your computer. Most Common Cases is made of metal and come in many different colors, shapes and sizes. Case contains a power and reset button, check the switch compatibily of case if for amd or for intel board.
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WHAT IS MOTHERBOARD
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A Motherboard serves as a single platform or the main circuit board to connect all of the parts of a computer together. A motherboard connects CPU, memory, hard drives, optical drives, video card, sound card, and other ports and expansion cards directly or via cables. It can be considered as the backbone of a computer.
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WHAT IS PROCESSOR
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A Processor or "Microprocessor," is considered as the brain of the computer. Central Processing Unit (CPU) performs all types of data processing operations. It stores data, intermediate results and instructions (program). It controls the operation of all parts of computer.
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WHAT IS CPU COOLER
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A Heat Sink and Fan (HSF) is a thermal conductive metal device with cooling fan designed to absorb and disperse heat away from a high temperature object such as a computer processor. Heat Sink and Fan benefits: Enhanced your computer performance, increased life and reliability of critical high power components.
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WHAT IS MEMORY
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A Memory or Random Access Memory (RAM) can store instructions, data and intermediate results. RAM supplies information to the other units of the computer when needed. It needs power to be read; hence, when a computer turns off, the memory is lost. For network administrators, memory is the performance lifeblood of our components.
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WHAT IS HARD DRIVE
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A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is the main storage device of a computer. It uses disk that are made of aluminum or glass disk known as a platter to store information. The platter is coated in a magnetic medium and rotates at very high speeds, run by an internal motor. Information can be stored permanently, deleted, or written over.
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WHAT IS VIDEO CARD
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A graphic Card, also called graphics accelerators, can speed up both 2D and 3D graphics rendering. The graphics components control and enhance how graphics are displayed on your computer screen. Most video cards support the OpenGL and DirectX libraries.
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WHAT IS AUDIO CARD
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A Sound Card is a component inside the computer that provides audio input and output capabilities. Most sound cards have at least one analog line input and one stereo line output connection. The connectors are typically 3.5 mm minijacks, which are the size most headphones use.
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WHAT IS NETWORK CARD
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A Network Interface Card (NIC) is used to connect a computer to a network. The NIC provides a physical connection between the networking cable and the computer's internal bus. Fast Ethernet NICs are often 10/100 capable, and will automatically set to the appropriate speed.
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WHAT IS OPTICAL DRIVE
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A Optical Disk Drive (ODD) used as a Read Only Memory (ROM) device for a computer system. ROM uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. Types of optical drives include CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, and BRD. Some optical drive are Re-Writeable (RW) or burn disc.
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WHAT IS POWER SUPPLY
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A Power Supply Unit (PSU) is an electronic device used to supply the components in a computer with power. PSU main function is to converting potentially lethal 110-115 or 220-230 volt Alternating Current (AC) into a steady low-voltage Direct Current (DC) usable by the computer.
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TYPES OF MOTHERBOARD
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Motherboards come in a few different standardized features shapes and sizes, called “form factors.” The most common form factors are ATX, micro ATX, EATX and mini-ITX, however there are also some more exotic form factors out there.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 32BIT AND 64BIT CPU
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The two main categories of processors are 32-bit and 64-bit. The type of processor a computer has not only affects its overall performance, but it can also dictate what type of software it uses. The bit number refers to how much memory a processor can access from the CPU register. The bit number usually 8, 16, 32, or 64.
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TYPES OF CPU SOCKET
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The CPU socket locks the central processing unit into place, preventing it from moving or being damaged. It also establishes the connection between the CPU and board so data can transfer to the CPU for processing and return.
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LIST OF CPU SUPPORT
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Processor sockets use a pin grid array (PGA) where pins on the underside of the processor connect to holes in the processor socket. Your motherboard's socket must match the processor's socket number exactly in order for your processor to be connected in to your motherboard.
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TYPES OF MEMORY SLOT
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A memory slot is what allows computer memory to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there may be two to four memory slots and are what determine the type of RAM used with the computer.
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TYPES OF EXPANSION SLOT
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An expansion slot is a socket on the motherboard that is used to insert an expansion card, which provides additional features to a computer such as video, sound, advanced graphics, Ethernet or memory. The expansion slot alternatively referred to as a bus slot or expansion port.
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TYPES OF CONNECTOR PORT
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A connector is a conductive device that allows a physical interface between devices. Functions such as: connecting hardware with a PC cable, connecting you online or to a network with a networking cable, provide audio/video to a system with an A/V cable, deliver digital or analog connectivity, or power to a device with a power cable, among others.
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TYPES OF CABLES AND WIRES
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A Cables and Wires is a cord, connector or plug that connects a computer to other component devices. There are two main types of computer cables: A power cable is any cable that powers the devices and data cable is a cable that provides communication between devices.
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NORTHBRIDGE AND SOUTHBRIDGE
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The northbridge is usually paired with a southbridge, also known as I/O controller hub. In systems where they are included, these two chips manage communications between the CPU and other parts of the motherboard, and constitute the core logic chipset of the PC motherboard.
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SYSTEM BUS IN COMPUTER
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A bus is a common pathway through which information flows from one computer component to another. This pathway is used for communication purpose and it is established between two or more computer components.
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CMOS BATTERY
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CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) is the term usually used to describe the small amount of memory on a computer motherboard that stores the BIOS settings. Some of these BIOS settings include the system time and date as well as hardware settings.
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WHAT IS MONITOR
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A Monitor is an electronic visual display for computers. The monitor displays the computer's user interface and open programs, allowing the user to interact with the computer, using the keyboard and mouse. The two types of monitor are: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor and Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitor.
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WHAT IS MOUSE
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A Mouse is one of the primary input devices used with a computer. Originally referred to as an X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System. Mouse allows an individual to control a pointer in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and manipulate on-screen objects by pressing scroll, left and rigth button.
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WHAT IS KEYBOARD
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A Keyboard is one of the primary input devices used with a computer. Keyboard is basically a board of keys similar of typewriters. Keyboards allow the user to input letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer that often function as commands.
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WHAT IS GAMEPAD
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A Gamepad or game controller is a peripheral device designed for computer or console gaming system. Gamepad is used for playing video games, including retro, arcade, or emulated games. Gamepad used to make action and movement by pressing up-down-left-right A-B-X-Y start-select and by Analog or Joystick.
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WHAT IS PEN TABLET
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A Pen Tablet or digitizer is a computer input device that enables a user to hand-draw images, animations and graphics, similar of draws images with a pencil and paper. It consists of a flat, touch-sensitive pad and some sort of drawing device, either a pen or stylus. Pen tablet also used for signature, tracing and drafting.
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WHAT IS WEBCAM
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A Webcam is a digital camera that feeds or streams its image in real time through a computer to a network. You can used it for self photo, create video, security camera, communicate and see your family, friends or other people in any places who have webcams.
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WHAT IS HEADSET
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A Headset is a pair of headphones with a microphone attached. Headset consists of a receiver that lets you hear the person at the other end of the conversation, and a transmitter that converts your voice into electrical impulses to be transmitted to the other person. It is commonly used by call center agent.
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WHAT IS SPEAKER
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A Speaker or multimedia speakers is an electric-to-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds. Speakers receive audio input from the computer's sound card and produce audio output in the form of sound waves. Speakers have an internal amplifier which allows you to control the volume.
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WHAT IS MICROPHONE
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A Microphone or electrostatic mike is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that convert sound waves into electrical energy variations, which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded. Microphone receive voice or sound and changes this information into patterns of electric current.
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WHAT ARE AVR AND UPS
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An AVR or Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) and UPS or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a electronic device used to maintain a constant voltage level. AVR have no battery backup power that UPS have, battery backup allows you to save your work before your computer automatically shutdown from a power outage.
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WHAT IS MODEM
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A Modem is a network device that both modulates and demodulates analog carrier signals for encoding and decoding digital information for processing. Modem allows computer to send and receive data from another computer or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network.
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WHAT IS ROUTER
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A Router is a network device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Router is connected to two or more data lines from different networks. When a data packet comes in on one of the lines, the router reads the address information in the packet to determine its ultimate destination.
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WHAT IS SWITCH
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A Switch or bridging hub is a network device that connects devices together on a computer network, by using packet switching to receive, process and forward data to the destination device. Switch is a multiport network bridge that uses hardware addresses for transmitting data to several computer.
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WHAT IS MEDIA DISC
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A Disc or optical disc is an electronic data storage medium that can be write and read using a low-powered laser beam. Disc is a flat, glossy and round plate on which data can be encoded. Disc is the main material for copying or burning data. Types of Disc: Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), Blu-ray Disc (BR).
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WHAT IS USB DRIVE
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A Flash Drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. Flash drives are typically removable and rewritable, and physically small covered with metal or plastic which can be carried in a pocket or on a key chain.
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WHAT IS FLASH CARD
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A Flash Card is a data storage device capable of holding digital photos, music, movie, documents, and other files. Flash cards are used to store files in a wide variety of devices, such as digital cameras, music players, mobile phones, portable game consoles and more.
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