Aside from a little information on binary and hexidecimal numbers,
this section deals mainly with the parts of your computer you can see at your
desk.
Starting with the computer
case, we'll discuss it's role concerning the actual expandability, protection, and
lifetime of your system. We'll go on to include the different types, sizes, and
form factors available and what you need to know before you purchase.
Next,
you'll learn about some of the peripherals such as monitors,
keyboards
and the mouse.
Different kinds, how they work, care and maintenance, and possibly some simple
troubleshooting methods are covered.
Before
learning a little about binary and hexidecimal
numbering
systems, we'll look at the different ports and connectors on the back of
your computer. What's a DB-9 connector?
What's a Parallel
Port connector? What's it used for? It's not that difficult! It just seems a
little intimidating at first.