HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Computer Structure Component of a System Unit Different between Macintosh and Windows OS Hardware (Input and Output Devices) Software

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Hardware
Physical parts of the computer system

Software

People

Computer programming Computer programmer: that instructs a writes software computer how to perform a task User: purchases and uses software Often called end-user

Store data

Central processing Unit (CPU) executes computer instructions Memory holds data and programs currently in use

Send data to central processing unit

Make processed data available

 System Unit - Case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. Common components inside the system unit:
Processor Motherboard Memory Ports Power supply Adapter cards; Sound card, modem card, video card and network card.

These are the general components of computers.

Can you give the functions of each component?

Computer Components

Motherboard
The motherboard is like the nervous system of a human being, it connects all the internal components together. All communication is done over the motherboard.

Case
The computer is enclosed inside of a case. The case is like the metallic body of a car. It protects the internal components and holds everything in place.

Computer Components

Power Supply
The power supply provides the correct electricity for each component.

Processor
Act like a human brain. All decisions and calculations are done by the processor. It execute computer programs and activities.

Computer Components

CPU Fan
To cool the heat produced by the other computer components during computer processing

Hard Drive
Besides storing digital information, hard disk drives also contain all of a computer's operating data, including the operating system.

Computer Component

RAM
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is temporary storage for data. For instance, when you open Microsoft Word (or any program), it goes into RAM because your CPU can get it a lot faster from RAM

Macintosh by Apple

Windows by Microsoft

Windows

Macintosh

Hardware Highly customizable Less customizable Preferred by many because Most Mac models, on the and of how easy they can be to other hand, are difficult to Customizability customize. Because of the upgrade apart from RAM
way their hardware is designed, users can replace graphics cards, RAM chips, CD drives, motherboards and other internal hardware at their discretion. and a few other basic components. Most changes require a visit to an Apple store.

Windows
Price Inexpensive
Windows computers are constructed from a number of parts from various manufacturers

Macintosh
Expensive
Mac computers are less customizable and have greater hardware restrictions

Windows
Software Availability Widely Available
Windows is much more widely used, so more software is available for Windows than for Mac. This is the reason that many gamers choose Windows, because many titles aren't available for Mac if the game developers don't choose to make a separate version.

Macintosh
Limited Availability
However, there are many programs and utilities designed exclusively for the Mac operating system.

Windows
Security More likely to Get Effected with Viruses
Windows suffers the most from viruses, spyware, adware and other malicious software than any other operating system.

Macintosh
Less Effected with Viruses
There are malicious (harmful) programs made for Mac as well, but Macs aren't infected nearly as often.

Windows
Operation More steps and Actions
For example, Windows programs are installed by following an install process with a number of steps Programs are uninstalled in Windows via the Add or Remove Programs utility

Macintosh
Less Steps and Actions
Mac applications can be installed by clicking and dragging an icon into the "Applications" folder. Mac users can uninstall a program by deleting its icon in the "Applications" folder..

Who am I?
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I am the primary source that links your computer processor unit (CPU), your memory and hardware. I provide electricity to all the computer components to be functioned. I store short term memory. The memory is used to process
current data. All the computer programs and activities must go through me. Without me, the CPU can be overheat. All the downloaded files and folders are stored in me.

Printers

Software is programs designed to make users more productive

Word Processing Software Allows users to create, edit a document. Spreadsheet Software Allows users to create document and perform calculation. Database Software Allows users to store and retrieve vast amount of data. Presentation Software Allows users to create visual presentation.

Software is programs designed to make users more productive

Multimedia Authoring Software Allows users to create and compile multimedia elements Graphic Editing Software Allows user to edit photographs and create digital illustrations Video Editing Software Allows users to create and edit video Utility Software Designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer activities

What is a window?
A rectangular area of the screen that displays a program, data, and/or information

Menu Bar

What is a dialog box?

A window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response

What are some widely used stand-alone utility programs?

Antivirus Program

Personal Firewall

Spyware Remover

Internet Filters

File Manager

File Compression

Backup

CD/DVD Burning

PC Maintenance