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Type of Computers ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Operating System .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware ...................................................................................................................................................... 5








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Desktop
Cheaper pricing
No Battery
Easy to repair
Tablet
Internet from anywhere
Small lightweight
Netbook
Long Battery life
Smaller than laptop
Laptop
Battery Powered
Easy to transport
Type of Computers

Desktop-A personal computer small enough to fit on ones desk space.
Tablet- a computer that accepts input directly onto an LCD screen rather
than via a keyboard or mouse.
Netbook- A small computer used for internet apps.
Laptop- A small, portable computer fit for travel.





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Operating System
Operating System- software that supports a computers basic functions.
Windows XP-an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers,
including home and business desktop , laptops and media centers.

Window 7- Windows 7 is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal
computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, and media
center PCs.

Windows 8- Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part
of Windows NT family of operating systems.

OS X- Released in 2001 by Apple.

OS X Mountain Lion- released by Apple in 2012, was an improved version
of OS X and extremely popular among users.

OS X Maverick- released by Apple in 2013 It focused on battery life and the cloud
system.
Windows Server 2012- a Microsoft release in 2012 it focused heavily on the
Microsoft cloud.






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Hardware
Firewire- a technology that allows high-speed communication
and data exchange between a computer and a peripheral or
between two computers.

Thunderbolt- a technology that allows high-speed
communication and data exchange between a
computer and a peripheral or between two computers.

Drivers- a program that controls the operation of a
device such as printer or scanner.

Dongle- a device that connects to a computer to allow
access to wireless broadband or use of protected software.

Peripheral- (of a device) able to be attached to and used
with a computer, although not an integral part of it.

USB 2.0- is an external bus that supports data rates.





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