05/01/2026
📘 BASIC COMPUTER NOTES (For Learners)
1️⃣ What is a Computer?
-->A computer is an electronic device that:
Accepts input
Processes data
Produces output
Stores information
📌 IPO Cycle: Input → Process → Output
2️⃣ Main Parts of Computer
🖥️ Hardware (Physical parts)
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
CPU
Printer
Scanner
💾 Software (Programs)
Windows
MS Word
MS Excel
Browser (Chrome)
3️⃣ Types of Computer
Desktop
Laptop
Tablet
Smartphone
4️⃣ CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU is the brain of computer.
Parts of CPU:
ALU – Arithmetic & Logic Unit
CU – Control Unit
Registers – Temporary memory
5️⃣ Memory
Primary Memory
RAM – Temporary, volatile
ROM – Permanent, non-volatile
Secondary Memory
Hard Disk
Pen Drive
CD/DVD
6️⃣ Input Devices
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanner
Microphone
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7️⃣ Output Devices
Monitor
Printer
Speaker
Projector
8️⃣ Operating System (OS)
An Operating System is system software that:
Controls hardware
Runs programs
Manages files
📌 Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
9️⃣ Basic Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + C → Copy
Ctrl + V → Paste
Ctrl + X → Cut
Ctrl + S → Save
Ctrl + Z → Undo
🔟 File & Folder
File → Document (Word, Image, Video)
Folder → Collection of files
📌 Extension examples:docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .jpg, .mp3
1️⃣1️⃣ Internet
The Internet is a global network.
Uses:
Email
Online study
Social media
Online banking
1️⃣2️⃣ Computer Virus
A virus is a harmful program.
📌 Protection:
Antivirus
Regular updates
Do not open unknown files