Computers for Mere Mortals

What you’ll learn
This is a computer course for non computer people
Learning basic computer terms.
Computer concepts expalined in short conise lectures
The basics of securtity and networking explanied.

Requirements
This is a basic course expalining computers as simply as possible.

Description
This is a course the quickly and simply explains a number of computer terms and attributes. This course is for the computer novice and beginner. You don’t need to know anything about computers, networking or computer types. I will cover LAN, WAN, TCP/IP networking terms. I will explain the parts of the computer. We will talk about RAM, ROM, SDRAM, SRAM and other memory terms. This will include how we rate CPUs and what is computer speed. How is memory addressed. What are the printer types. How does Magnetic media work. What is a hard drive. What is an SSD. Backups, Backup Software and NAS storage. What is a Virus, Ransomware and how to protect my PC. What is cache and buffer? Internet security basics. Email Security. Phishing and protection from Internet theft. Password and username size and complexity. On-Line banking. Battery types. Battery fire and what to do. Disposable batteries. What is a router. Storing a computer you are not using for a extend period. WIFI what is it? Wi-Fi security. Local network Security. Should you be getting your own router? Heat management in a computer. Liquid cooled computers. Managing Windows and IOS Software updates. Anecdotal stories of computers and IT stories.

Who this course is for
The home or small bussines computer users, the aspiring IT profesional or future devloper.