Introduction to Basic Computer Science
Introduction to Basic Computer Science
Summary........................................................................................................................................2
Introduction
The computer
Types of computersdesktops..............................................................................................7
Tower type computer
All in One computer (everything in one)...............................................................8
The notebooks............................................................................................................................9
Hardware......................................................................................................................................9
Cabinet.................................................................................................................................10
Mouse
Keyboard...................................................................................................................................11
Function of the main keys on the keyboard..................................................................................12
Monitor..................................................................................................................................13
Webcam
Multimedia Kit........................................................................................................................14
Connections and ports of the main peripherals........................................................15
Software.....................................................................................................................................16
Office Packages............................................................................................................................17
Basic programs......................................................................................................................18
Applications.................................................................................................................................19
Audio applications
Movie and TV apps.....................................................................................................20
Getting to know Windows 10........................................................................................................20
Work Area........................................................................................................................21
Control Panel......................................................................................................................23
The main folders in Windows 10..........................................................................................24
Browsers and Internet
Browsing the Internet
Safety tips for web browsing.................................................................28
Cloud storage and work..................................................................................30
Google Applications.....................................................................................................................30
Google Documents...............................................................................................................31
Google Sheets
Google Slides..........................................................................................................32
Google Drawings32
Microsoft Office 365
OneDrive32
Word online..........................................................................................................................33
Excel online...........................................................................................................................33
PowerPoint online................................................................................................................33
Various applications...................................................................................................................33
References.................................................................................................................................35
Introduction
Here should be your first step! This booklet has been designed for you to
get to know the basics of computer science. To do this, the content has been divided into 5 sections:
The computer: We start by talking about the computer, which is your main
tools at this moment. The types of computers that currently exist, the ports and
main peripherals, the most used software, and the main text editors are also
addressed in this first section.
Getting to know Windows 10: now that you have learned a bit more about it
computador, falaremos dos softwares que são essenciais para o seu funcionamento. Dentre eles,
we will learn about the main software of a computer, the operating system! Still talking
two operating systems, you will be introduced to the main operating system of the moment,
Windows 10. Desktop, taskbar, control panel, and the basic structure.
The main folders are some of the functionalities presented in this section.
Browsers and Internet: Now it's time to browse the internet! In this section you
you will get to know the main browsers available, their functionalities and how to access the websites.
In addition, you will learn some ways to navigate the web more safely.
Storage and work in the cloud: Now that you know how to navigate in the
internet, it's time to discover some online tools to store files, do the
school work, documents for work, all without installing any applications on your
computer! It's what we call cloud work.
Good practices for online studying: Finally, we will present tips and good practices.
that guide good coexistence among people on the internet, the famous Netiquette! Even more
at this moment when online learning is a reality for most people, you will
to know some recommendations about the moments of online classes.
It should also be noted that in addition to texts, figures, tables, and infographics, it is part of
from the booklet, links to various sites and also to video lessons, which contributes a lot to
make the material more dynamic and informative. You will be able to access the video lessons by clicking on the
links or scanning the QR Code with your cell phone, in case you have printed this booklet.
As palavras na cor verde, encontram-se definidas no glossário ao final da apostila.
If you have any doubts and don't know what the term means, go to the glossary and consult! Now
Since you are familiar with the training sequence of the booklet, how about starting your studies?
The computer
Computers are present in our daily lives. Sometimes we don't even notice it.
but all the time we are relying on the assistance of computing machines, whether
using a laptop, operating an ATM, requesting an Uber, or even using a
refrigerator
In 1936, the British Alan Turing created a hypothetical digital computer to
mathematically verify computational theories. This computer was named
Turing Machine.
The Turing machine was equipped with a perforated tape of length
infinite that was filled at regular intervals with symbols from a finite set and a
pointer that would indicate the actual position of the machine.
The first generation of computers emerged in 1940, when the first
computer known as ENIAC, was built by the University of Pennsylvania. It
weighed 30 tons and had 17,000 valves, 70,000 resistors, and 7,500 switches, consumed
an average of 150,000 watts of electricity, so when ENIAC was turned on the lights of
Philadelphia suffered a considerable decline in its lighting. To combat the heat, which was
intense, it required a lot of ventilation. However, its maintenance cost was very expensive.
As we can see from figure 1, computers were huge. This is because their
equipment and parts were also immense. However, as the years went by, computers
they have been decreasing in size. With technological advancements, the parts and components have been
Desktop computers are divided into two models: the tower type computer and
the All-In-One type computer.
The tower type computer has a case, which organizes the components in a structured way.
motherboard, HDDs, DVD drive, video cards, cables, memory, processor and cooler of
ventilation. The monitor, mouse, keyboard, and camera are part of the computer as called
peripherals.
The All in One computers look very much like just one monitor, but for
Behind it are all the components that exist on the desktop and have been attached to the back.
do monitor. This model provides more ease of movement.
All-in-One computer
At first glance, this model
the desktop looks like just a monitor, no
Oh? But don't be mistaken, he has the cabinet,
that is, memories, boards, processor,
cables, among other components, all
attached to the back of the monitor, what
turn the All in One into a desktop model
more practical and easy to accommodate.
The only real difference is in the
number of components involved, since the
All in One has a single integrated box in
monitor, while the tower-type computer has the case separate from the monitor
external.
The notebooks
It is a quite device
simple, yet very important.
With the mouse, the user manipulates the
Hardware
Hardware is any and all components
the physical equipment, both inside and outside of
Information Technology. Generally speaking,
any machine, tool, or utensil, of a
milling machine to a wrench, going through the
your cell phone or computer is hardware. Cutlery,
parts, hinges, gears, screws, chips,
Processors, all of this is hardware.
In Information Technology, the
the concept of hardware applies to the components of
devices in general, such as processor, motherboard,
RAM memory, storage units (HDs, SSDs, and Flash memory), as well as the
input and output devices (keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, remote control,
video game controller, etc.
Cabinet
The cabinet is the space where the necessary components are housed for the
computer operation. Memories, boards, processor, cables, among others
components make up the case. We often say that the case is the computer itself.
Mouse
It is a quite simple device,
but of great importance. With the mouse the
user handles the cursor (arrow that appears on the screen)
from the computer) to select the objects
desired, open files (with double click), copy
and paste texts, select folders, figures, images,
etc. The mouse is usually composed of 2
buttons: one left and one right and, in the middle, a
wheel (scroll). But what is their function?
Left button: The left button is used
normally to select, open files, drag, mark, position the cursor, among others
functions. This will depend on which tool you are using on the computer.
Keyboard
It is the peripheral where the main commands to operate a
computador. É pelo teclado que os textos são digitados. Ele está dividido em cinco partes:
Monitor
The monitor is another quite peripheral.
important, as it is through it that we see the
images that are projected by the computer.
Currently, many TVs come with a function of
monitors, therefore, have specific outputs for
turn on the CPU and thus project the image. As the
TVs, the better the monitor resolution, the better.
it will be the visualization of the projected image.
Webcam
Previously considered just an accessory
for computers, the webcam has become essential for
recordings of video classes and participation in online classes. With
a webcam, using web conferencing applications such as
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, for example, you can appear on video during the class
online.
In times of distancing, being able to see other colleagues reinforces the feeling of
belonging and engagement. But, attention! If you are not in a position to show up,
turn off the camera to avoid embarrassment.
As a peripheral, the webcam can be connected to the computer or laptop of 2.
forms:
Multimedia Kit
Just like the webcam, the multimedia kit is a computer peripheral that
has become quite used by users in recent years. With a reception function and
voice and audio transmission, the kits have been getting smaller, yet more robust
regarding the quality of capture.
The advancement of technologies has allowed equipment to better capture
voice, when we talk about microphones, is a better audio transmission, when we talk about the
sound reproduction coming from computers. In older computers, these peripherals
they were connected to computers through external outputs, however, today, many
computers already come with the audio and microphone device attached to them, no longer being
just an additional peripheral.
Office Packages
The Office Suites are a
a set of essential tools for computer users in general. It is
with them that various texts, spreadsheets and others are developed, edited, created, exported or imported
slide presentations. Currently, we find several Office packages, the main ones being:
LibreOffice emerged as a
branching do project original
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Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems (and
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controlled by Oracle to mount the
LibreOffice, creating a fork (branching) of
original project. which, in turn, originates from
StarOffice 5.1, acquired by Sun
Microsystems with the purchase of Star Division
in August 1999.
Microsoft Word is the main tool used by users among the
made available by the package, as it allows the creation of texts, school assignments,
reports, letters, official documents, resumes, among others, and format them for later use to make the
printing, if applicable.
Basic programs
Every computer, whether at home or at work, should have some software installed.
which are essential in day-to-day life. We will mention the main ones here!
1) PDF reader: opens and executes files with .pdf extensions,
como: Adobe Reader, Foxit, Sumatra, Pdf Xchange, entre outros.
system operational.
4) Web browser: software required to access websites on
internet. Currently, three browsers stand out in the market:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge. Further ahead
we will specifically talk about these browsers.
Applications
The Microsoft Store has almost everything for your Windows device,
including the latest games, movies, and TV shows, software of
creativity and applications.
Audio apps
Spotify
Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in
world. With it, users have access not only to an immense catalog of
artists and groups, but also podcasts hosted on the platform.
The service offers a free version that includes ads
between some songs and a limitation when changing tracks. As for the version
the payment is exempt from advertising, allows you to change the song as many times as you want and still plays the
some spaces, tools, and important features for you to use Windows 10
without complications!
Workspace
This is the Windows desktop. It is the user's workspace on the screen.
which show the icons such as, 'trash' and 'my documents', which are components of the area of
work, in addition to application windows and dialog boxes. Here are also the shortcuts
programs for performing quick boot-ups and where it is possible to save files that you
I want to find quickly.
It is recommended to avoid accumulating too many shortcuts and files on the desktop.
because this can make it harder to find something when needed. For that, the computer
can be divided into folders, as we will explain later.
The image that appears in the background is the standard 'wallpaper' of Windows 10 that
Through the Control Panel it is possible: to change the security system, to carry out
user control, enable and disable network and internet options, check sound options and
hardware, add and remove programs, change appearance and personalization of Windows,
change the clock time and region, among other options.
The following image shows the complete panel.
The main folders in Windows 10
In an operating system, folders serve to store/compartmentalize
files or programs. Windows 10 provides folders that are standard across all
installations, therefore, it is important that you know better what they are and what they are for:
Browsers and Internet
To browse the internet through your computer, you need software.
specific known as a web browser. There are currently several options on the market for
manufacturers different. See no infographic a to follow os main:
According to
with the site
According to Statcounter, the Google Chrome browser has jumped to the top of the 5 most used browsers.
by users in the world. This research showed that, from January 2009, when practically
had 0% of users, rose to 69.66% in September 2020, being considered the
most used web browser in the world. The table below presents the current usage data
of these browsers:
lock before the address: https. This lock indicates that there are security certificates present.
they guarantee that the entered and exchanged content is secure.
If you have questions about how to identify the padlock,click hereand watch the
video that shows this functionality.
Another way to maintain safety while browsing is
use the browser in incognito window mode, as the visited pages do not
they will not be stored in the browser history, in cookies, or in the search history afterwards
that all the tabs were closed.
However, the files that the user downloaded as favorites are kept.
All internet browsers offer the option of private browsing. In Google
Chrome, for example, to activate the incognito mode, just type on the keyboard,
when the browser is open, the command Ctrl+Shift+N.
Or, by clicking on the three dots
verticals in the upper right bar, click on
new private window. It's worth remembering that this
digital, which allows the user not to need to invest money in buying new electronics
or accessories to store your files. The result is less spending, fewer devices and
more space received, often without having to pay anything for it, in fact.
2. Dynamism and mobility. Use a cloud storage service
guarantees a lot of practicality, dynamism, and mobility in daily tasks. You can access
files from anywhere and from any type of compatible device. It is recommended to have a
stable internet connection.
Google Apps
Google Documents
It is a text editor compatible with Word (.DOC
.DOCX format, with Open Document Format (.ODT) and Apple Pages
(PAGES). With it, you can create documents from a
blank page or use pre-existing formats, such as:
Lesson Plans, Reports, Project Proposals and much more.
it is possible to download the document in several formats, namely
.DOCX, .ODT and .PDF.
Google Sheets
It is a spreadsheet editor compatible with Microsoft Excel.
(.XLS and .XLSX) and Open Document Format (.ODS). With it, you can
create and edit tables, colorful charts and spreadsheets with
integrated formulas and a series of formatting options that can
make the document dynamic and easy to understand. It is possible to do
download the spreadsheet in various formats. The most common ones
Google Slides
Compatible with Microsoft Power Point (.PPT and .PPTX)
Open Document Format (.ODP). With Google Slides you
you can create presentations with various formats, including
videos, animations and several other resources to engage and
provide interactivity to your work and presentations. It is
It is possible to download the presentation in various formats. The most
.PPTX, .ODP, and .PDF are common.
Google Drawings
With Google Drawings you can create images, shapes,
diagrams, flowcharts and add them later to others
documents. It is a very simple tool to use, similar to
traditional Windows 'Paint'. It is possible to download the image
in .JPEG, .PNG, .PDF, and even .SVG formats (vector graphics
scalable).
Word online
With a selection of various models available for
User, in Word Online it is possible to create and edit documents through
of tools very similar to those found in Word such as,
for example, add image, table, symbols, format the font
from the lyrics, add text indent and line spacing and a lot
but.
Excel online
In Excel online, there are many templates that the user
is at your disposal. For the preparation of teaching material it is possible
create various types of graphs and tables, formatting them using
tools similar to those used in Excel.
PowerPoint online
There we found a variety of templates, for
through which it is possible to create dynamic presentations and
interactive with the students. Their formatting tools are
similar to those found in PowerPoint, so that in the online version
you can insert an image, among other types of formatting,
graphics, animations, and online videos.
Various applications
There are several online applications that can be useful in everyday life for studies.
or even to perform tasks at work. We will list some below:
Combine or split files in PDF format
It is common for us to need to separate pages in PDF files or even merge files.
different ones in a single PDF. For this, there are some services available on the internet, such as the
Smallpdf, for example. Everything is done on the website itself, without the need for download and installation.
Address:
Merge PDF files:[Link]
Split PDF files:[Link]
There are other services available on the internet that perform the same function.
Do a Google search and find out!
Canva
It is an online graphic design platform that allows you to create,
example, infographics, presentations, posters, banners, booklets, books, and various objects
graphs for use both at school and at work. The platform has a free version
which is limited but has many resources for beginners.
Address:
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References