1. Computer 101

2. Intro Computers are showing up everywhere you look Computers check out your groceries, pump your gas, dispense money at the ATM, turn the heat on and off, control the way your car runs 

3. Applications An application is another word for a program running on the computer. a good application depends on how well it performs the tasks That involves the user interface

4. Input What is Input? Data is the raw facts given to the computer Commands are special codes or key words that the user inputs to perform a task, like RUN "ACCOUNTS

5. Processing Processing is the thinking that the computer does The calculations, comparisons, and decisions People also process data

6. What is Output? Output is data that has been processed into useful form, now called Information

7. Types of Output Hard copy: printed on paper or other permanent media Soft copy: displayed on screen or by other non-permanent means

8. What is Storage? Storage refers to the media and methods used to keep information available for later use Some things will be needed right away while other won't be needed for extended periods of time.

9. Computer to Computer  Computer communication is the transmission of data and information over a communications channel between two computers, which can be several different things.

10. On Your Own  Microsoft Windows has a great tutorial on using a computer

11. Endless Amount of Information In these lessons you've learned a lot about computers If you are going to own or be responsible for a computer, there is a lot more to know.