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Buying A Computer
- How will you use your computer?
- Will more than one person be using it?
- Do you want it to be portable?
- Will you be using a printer?
- Do you want to be connected to the internet?
Computer Hardware
The most important parts of a computer are the motherboard, CPU (central processing unit), operating system, memory (ram), video card, monitor, hard disk drive (storage space) and keyboard. The mouse, CD, DVD, modem and printer are fairly standard.
Internet and World Wide Web
Website
Having your own website can be fun and profitable.
Recycling A Computer
Erase Data
When recycling a computer, be sure to completely erase all data on the hard drive first. If that can't be done, take the drive case out of the computer and break it into pieces.
Software and Programs
Download
Programs are software that can make using a computer easier and fun. They can be downloaded as freeware, shareware or bought on the internet.
