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

When you are ready, check out the next section of the site and read about the parts of a computer.

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:

• purchase a complete system;
• upgrade a barebones system; or
• build your own from start to finish.

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