Personal Computers

This curriculum provides a high level review of the hardware, software, and network components of a personal computer.

PC Introduction

Published: 2021-01-02

Personal Computers (PC) are a class of computer that is used by individuals for their own personal or business work.  Though a PC can be shared with others, it is most commonly used by one individual.

PC Hardware

Published: 2020-02-11

Next, a little technical information about the computer itself - the hardware, as it is normally called in the business.

PC Software Overview

Published: 2020-08-25

The software includes the operating system, and all the applications that you know and love, such as Microsoft Word!

PC Software Commercial Productivity Applications

Published: 2021-01-03

There are many types of downloadable applications, including office productivity, games, photography, and communications.  Let's take a closer look at the office productivity applications.

PC Networking

Published: 2020-08-25

There are three main technologies used to enable a network connection: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Network Interface Card (NIC). Let's explore that and more in this lesson.

Cheat Sheet for Apple Device Troubleshooting

Published: 2023-01-18

This little document is intended to help me, and perhaps you, troubleshoot and fix common problems with Apple devices. 

An Afternoon Stroll Through Silicon Valley's Tech History

Published: 2025-03-17

As some of you know, I like to explore. And having an information techology background, and living not too far away from Silicon Valley, I thought it might be fun to take in some computer industry history.  So I took a look at the map, and identified three places to check out if this is your thing too.

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