LibGuides: Computer Skills for Academic Success: Introduction to Computers

Computer Hardware (cc) 2:51

This video introduces three parts of computer hardware: hard drive, RAM, processor. The video uses a house metaphor to illustrate the role of each part, including the role of hardware to store information.

Parts of a Computer

iD Tech - Parts of a Computer
This website explains, in detail, the 5 main functional parts of a computer and how they work together.
Chron - Parts of the Computer and Their Uses
This website article provides in-depth explanations of how each of the basic parts of a computer work.
IT Lesson - Parts of a Computer
This fun and educational document provides you with information on the basic parts of a computer and their functions.
Computer Info Bits
This website will walk you through every main part of a computer and explain their function.

Basics

GCFGlobal - What is a computer?
This website provides information on the basic functions and uses of a computer.
Techopedia - What is a computer?
This website provides information not only about what a computer is, but also the different parts that make up a computer.
Webopedia - What is a computer?
This website provides all of the fundamental information that you will need to understand what a computer is and what it does.