Computer Buying by Justus Gilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3 For IT Fundementals en-us 2022-01-29 15:07:54 UTC 2025-10-01 22:30:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png Operating System 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2019228101 Define: Software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run.
Use: Error detection/handling, memory multitasking, security, etc.
Standard: Every desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone.
Options: Windows, OS X, and Linux.
Sizes: Physical files up to 2 GB]]> 2022-01-29 15:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2019228101 Processor 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2019236370 Define: A small chip that resides in computers and other electronic devices.
Use: Provides the instructions and processing power the computer needs to do its work.
Standard: Processing mouse and keyboard input and running applications.
Options: Single-core cpu, dual-core cpu, quad-core cpu, etc.
Sizes: 64 bit and 32 bit

]]> 2022-01-29 15:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2019236370 Battery 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022163665 Define: A hardware component that supplies power to a device.

Use: For your computer to have the power it needs to work.

Standard: Lithium ion.

Options: Nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and lithium ion.

Sizes: 8.4 mm - 10.5 mm
]]> 2022-01-31 19:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022163665 Modem 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022170802 Define: A device that converts signals produced by one type of device to a form compatible with another.

Use: Demodulates electrical signals sent through phone lines or other types of wiring.

Standard: A small box that connects your devices.

Options: Cable, DSL, or Fiber.

Sizes: 8 x 4 to 32 x 8
]]> 2022-01-31 20:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022170802 Memory: RAM 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022179007 Define: Stores the short term data that a PC requires to properly operate.
Use: To place data it's currently working on so it's easily accessible.
Standard: 8 GB is the standard.
Options: DRAM and SRAM
Sizes: 512 megabyte, 1 gigabyte, and 2 gigabytes.]]> 2022-01-31 20:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022179007 Video Card 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022184510 Define: A printed circuit board controlling output to a display screen.
Use: Connects to the motherboard of a computer system and generates output images to display.
Standard: G-DDR2-SDRAM
Options: G-DDR3-SDRAM, G-DDR4-SDRAM, G-DDR5-SDRAM. 
Sizes: Single, dual, triple, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, and 2.75 slots]]> 2022-01-31 20:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022184510 Wireless Card 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022194473 Define: A wireless card is a device that does not need to be connected to a network cable.
Use: Used to connect to the Internet through a wireless connection within the wireless coverage of a wireless local area network.
Standard: IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN & Mesh.
Options: Wireless PC Card Adapter for Notebook Computers, Wireless Ethernet Bridge, and Wireless USB Network Adapter.
Sizes: 59.6 × 50.95 mm
]]> 2022-01-31 20:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022194473 Accessories 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022199831 Define: Any device added to a computer that performs an additional capability or feature, but is not required.
Use: To upgrade your computer to how you like.
Standard: Mouse, keyboard, mats.
Options: Printers, monitor, microphone.
Sizes: Depends on accessory.]]> 2022-01-31 20:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022199831 Hard Drive 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022204953 Define: Magnetic storage medium for a computer.
Use: For storage.
Standard: HDD and SSD
Options: SATA, SSD and NVMe.
Sizes: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch]]> 2022-01-31 20:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022204953 Sound Card 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022209172 Define: Allows the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
Use: For the sound on your computer.
Standard: 44.1kHz stereo
Options: Asus Xonar AE, Sound Blaster Z, ASUS Essence STX II.
Sizes: 0 to 65535]]> 2022-01-31 20:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022209172 Screen 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022213316 Define: A screen used to display the output of a computer to the user.
Use: Where you see to work your computer.
Standard: 1280 x 720 pixels
Options: TN, IPS, DVI, etc.
Sizes: 19 to 34 inches]]> 2022-01-31 20:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022213316 Optical Drive 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022218956 Define: A disc drive that uses laser light or electromagnetic waves as part of the process of reading or writing data.
Use: To use CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs to listen to music or watch a movie.
Standard: CD-ROM
Options: DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM
Sizes: 5.25″, 3.5″, 2.5″ or 1.8″ drive bays.]]> 2022-01-31 20:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022218956 Speakers 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022224967 Define: An output hardware device that connects to a computer to generate sound.
Use: To play or hear sound.
Standard: Logitech G560
Options: Audioengine HD3, KEF LSX, and many others.
Sizes: 2-7.1 speaker arrangement]]> 2022-01-31 20:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022224967 Ports 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022232455 Define: The part of a computing device available for connection such as input and output devices.
Use: Inputting and outputting devices.
Standard: USB/USB Type-A
Options: S/PDIF / TOSLINK, VGA Port, PS/2
Sizes: Around a 1/4 inch high and about 1/2 inch in length.]]> 2022-01-31 20:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022232455 Monitor 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022236172 Define: output device that displays information in pictorial or text form.
Use: To display video output from a computer.
Standard: ASA
Options: CRT, DLP, TFT, and etc.
Sizes: 19 to 34 inches]]> 2022-01-31 20:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2022236172 Keyboard 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2025630684 Define: A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.
Use: For putting information including letters, words and numbers into your computer.
Standard: QWERTY
Options: Qwerty keyboards, wired keyboards, numeric keypads. 
Sizes: 104 keys or 108 keys including some extra media function keys.]]> 2022-02-02 15:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2025630684 Weight 3jjgilliam https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2025636001 Define: Weight of your computer.
Use: Knowing which computer fits you best.
Standard: 19 pounds
Options: 10 pounds to 30 pounds
Sizes: Mini computers, microcomputer, mainframe computer and super computer.]]> 2022-02-02 15:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/3jjgilliam/el410wf2ov47syr3/wish/2025636001