A little about Computer Basics
Computer basics is about odds and ends that really don’t belong anywhere else including articles and a dictionary of basic computer terms (the glossary).In this section of the site, you can learn:
- basic computer terminology;
- computer parts compatibility;
- choosing a computer system;
- pros and cons of buying a complete desktop computer system;
- setting your desktop computer budget;
- tips for buying a first computer;
- how to protect your new computer; and
- cleaning your computer on the outside
I recommend you read what are the basic components of a computer system so you can decide which hardware options you really need and which you don’t.
Once you read a little about the parts, you will be able to decide if you want to:
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