M1-R5: IT Tools and Network Basics
M1-R5: Information Technology Tools and Network Basics
1. Computer Basics:
- Computers are electronic devices that process data into information.
- Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse; Output Devices: Monitor, Printer.
2. Operating Systems:
- Interface between user and hardware.
- Examples: Windows, Linux. Functions: File and memory management.
3. Office Tools:
- MS Word: Word processing.
- MS Excel: Spreadsheets, formulas, charts.
- MS PowerPoint: Presentations.
4. Internet & Networking:
- Internet is a global network.
- Browsers: Chrome, Firefox; Email: Gmail.
- Basic Networking: IP Address, LAN/WAN, Firewall, Antivirus.