-- Select a Lesson --
-- Unit 1 --
Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers
Lesson 2: The History of Computing
Lesson 3: Number Systems
Lesson 4: Introduction to Electricity and Safety
-- Unit 2 --
Lesson 5: Power Supply Basics
Lesson 6: External Power Supply Components
Lesson 7: Power Supply Specifications
Lesson 8: Problem Causing Power Events
-- Unit 3 --
Lesson 9: Protecting the Power Supply
Lesson 10: Troubleshooting
Lesson 11: Workplace and Tools
Lesson 12: Computer Form Factors
-- Unit 4 --
Lesson 13: Introduction to Motherboards
Lesson 14: Introduction to Motherboards (cont.)
Lesson 15: Motherboard Configuration
Lesson 16: LAB
-- Unit 5 --
Lesson 17: Microprocessors - Inside the CPU
Lesson 18: Microprocessor Evolution
Lesson 19: CPU Connections and Settings
Lesson 20: LAB
-- Unit 6 --
Lesson 21: Memory
Lesson 22: Memory Module Types
Lesson 23: Computer Storage
Lesson 24: CD-ROM Drive
-- Unit 7 --
Lesson 25: Magnetic Storage (Hard Drive)
Lesson 26: Hard Drive Interfaces
Lesson 27: Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
Lesson 28: LAB
-- Unit 8 --
Lesson 29: Introduction to Video Adapters
Lesson 30: Video Display Monitor
Lesson 31: Sound Cards
Lesson 32: Keyboards, Mice, and Joysticks
-- Unit 9 --
Lesson 33: Printers
Lesson 34: Printer Connections & Troubleshooting
Lesson 35: Mobile PC/Laptop Computers
Lesson 36: Peripheral Ports, Cables, & Connectors
-- Unit 10 --
Lesson 37: Modems
Lesson 38: Network Card and Network Hardware
Lesson 39: Networking
Lesson 40: The Internet
-- Unit 11 --
Lesson 41: BIOS Setup
Lesson 42: Introduction to Operating Systems
Lesson 43: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Lesson 44: Mac OS X, UNIX, and Linux
Objectives
Contents
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Early Machines
2.3 20th Century Computers
2.4 First-Generation
2.5 Second-Generation
2.6 Third-Generation
2.7 Fourth-Generation
Exercise
Quiz
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