Volume 1: Foundations: How Everyday Technology Works2/10
Chapter 02 of 10
Computer Hardware 11-20
10 lessons71 min readingParts 11-20
- 01The Main Parts of a ComputerWhich components do the actual work inside a computer?7 min read7 min read
- 02What the CPU Actually DoesWhy is the CPU often called the brain of the computer?7 min read7 min read
- 03CPU Cores and Clock SpeedDoes a higher gigahertz number always mean a faster computer?7 min read7 min read
- 04RAM: The Computer's WorkbenchWhy does adding memory help when many applications are open?7 min read7 min read
- 05Storage: SSDs and Hard DrivesWhat is the difference between an SSD and a traditional hard drive?8 min read8 min read
- 06The Motherboard and Data BusesHow do separate computer components communicate?7 min read7 min read
- 07GPUs and Parallel WorkWhy are graphics processors useful for games, science, and AI?7 min read7 min read
- 08Ports, Cables, and ProtocolsWhy can two cables look similar but support different abilities?7 min read7 min read
- 09Batteries and Power ManagementWhy does battery life change with brightness, workload, and temperature?7 min read7 min read
- 10What Happens When a Computer StartsWhat occurs between pressing the power button and seeing the desktop?7 min read7 min read