Category: How does it work
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Understanding your desktop’s hardware
Your computer has several components that work together to perform various tasks. Usually they can be divided in 2 groups: the ones that are stored in this box with cables and a power button and peripheral devices that you can see every day. Let’s talk about the “outsiders” first. Now about more complicated things that…
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What is operating system?
An operating system is the manager of your computer. It’s a special kind of software that helps your computer do all its jobs and tasks smoothly. Imagine your computer as a big office building. The operating system is like the manager who makes sure everything in the office runs smoothly and that everyone can work…
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The difference between hardware and software.
So you struggle identifying what is hardware in your computer and what is software. Nothing to worry about. Let’s find out together! Hardware is the physical parts of a computer that you can touch and see. They make the computer work, like the body of a car or the parts inside a clock. Imagine your…
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The Difference Engine. First computer ever.
Charles Babbage, an English mathematician and inventor, conceived the idea of the Difference Engine in the early 1800s. His motivation was to create a machine that could perform mathematical calculations automatically and accurately, without the errors inherent in manual calculations. The Difference Engine was designed as a complex mechanical device, comprising gears, levers, and cylinders,…