How Computers Work · Course 1
Inside a Computer
The parts inside the case, what they do, and how to read specs.
- 1The Parts Inside9 min · Open the case and meet each part, from the motherboard to the fans.
- 2CPU, Memory and Storage9 min · The worker, the desk and the filing cabinet: how the big three work together.
- 3Reading Your Computer's Specs10 min · Find your processor, RAM and storage, then check if an app or game will run.
- 4Laptops, Desktops and Upgrades9 min · Which parts you can swap, and when an upgrade beats buying new.
- 5Challenge: A Used Laptop for Leo11 min · Help a student compare used laptops and pick one that will last.
Hands-on
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