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What are computers?
Computers are machines that perform tasks or
calculations according to a set of instructions, or
programs. The first fully electronic computers,
introduced in the 1940s, were huge machines that
required teams of people to operate.
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Introduced in 1946, ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)
first general-purpose electronic computer.
for the US military to calculate the paths of artillery shells.
more than 27,000 kilograms (60,000 pounds) and filling a large room.
To process data, ENIAC used about 18,000 vacuum tubes.
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What is Operating System
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An operating system (OS) is a set of computer programs that
manage the hardware and software resources of a computer
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A Low-level languages are closer to the hardware than are high-level
programming language, which are closer to human languages.
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WINDOWS
A rectangular shaped area on the screen of any GUI
that contains a program.
It also refers to a family of operating systems
developed by Microsoft. The family includes
Windows 3.x, 9x, Me, NT, 2000, XP, and 2003 etc.
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Windows features
Provides users with a graphical user interface (GUI)
It is an extension of and replacement for Microsoft’s
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS).
Friendly new screens, simplified menus, and a
whole lot more.
Makes personal computing easy and enjoyable! Power,
performance, ready help when you need it. With
unmatched dependablity and security.
Unlock the exciting world of digital media, photography,
music, videos, computer games, and more.
Share files, photos, music, even a printer, all on a
network.
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To open the Start menu, click the Start button in the
lower-left corner of your screen. Or, press the
Windows logo key on your keyboard.
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Protect your computer
against potential security threats
Firewall: can help protect your computer by preventing hackers or
malicious software from gaining access to it.
Virus protection: Antivirus software can help protect your computer
against viruses, worms, and other security threats.
Windows Update. Windows can routinely check for updates for your
computer and install them automatically.
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Sharing files
Any file or folder you put in a Public folder is automatically shared with the people
connected to your network. To turn on Public folder sharing, follow these steps:
Open Advanced sharing settings by clicking the Start button >>> Control Panel
>>> click Network and Sharing Center, and then, in the left pane, click Change
advanced sharing settings.
Under Public folder sharing, click one of the following options:
Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the
Public folders
Turn off Public folder sharing (people logged on to this computer can still access
these folders)
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Using Windows Help and Support
Windows Help and Support is the built-in help system for
Windows.
It's a place to get quick answers to common questions,
suggestions for troubleshooting, and instructions for how to do
things.
To open Windows Help and Support, click the Start button
Picture of the Start button, and then click Help and Support.
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User Accounts Creation
Go to …
Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >>
User Accounts >> Create a new account
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Know your IP Address
Go to …
Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >>
Network Connections >> Local Area
Connection >> Properties >>
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
OR
Go to …
Run >> Command >> ipconfig –all
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Know your Computer Name
Go to …
Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >> System
>> Computer Name
E.g. Here You will see…
Full computer name : compass
Workgroup: WORKGROUP
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Add or remove programme
Fonts
File/Data transfer
File/Folder Deletion
Proxy Settings
Windows Firewall
Shortcuts
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