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Technology for success

Basic Computer Navigation
Once you press power button of the computer

1.The computer receives power from the power supply or battery and sends it to
the circuitry.
2.The processor runs the bootstrap program.
3.The bootstrap program executes a series of tests to check the components.
4.The computer loads the operating system files into RAM, including the kernel.
5.The computer loads the system configuration information and loads startup
programs.

Desktop Window Components

Window

Menu

Dialog Boxes

File

- data file
- executive file
- file format
- file extension

folder

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 To access or initiate application, one just need to double click on the application’s
icon from the desktop window.
If the application is not found on the initial desktop window. You may click on the
windows icon (for windows) or the dock. (for MAC OS

In saving a file…

Name the file, you must give it a name that follows your operating system’s
rules for-naming conventions.

Most file names contain an extension that tells about its contents, such as the
type of platform or app on which the file can be used
File name extensions are added automatically when you save a file, but you can
change the extension in some cases.

Save to the computer, flash drive, or cloud. If creating or editing a file, it

should be saved frequently. Files you work on using a web app save changes
as you make them.

Use the save As or Save a Copy dialog box to save a file with a new name or
in a new location.

Every file has properties, such as name, type, location, and size.
Dates: when the file was created, modified, last accessed

The operating system assigns some properties to files, such as type or format,
and updates other properties, such as date, size, and location

Manage Folder Names and Folder Placement

You can create a new folder in a file manager such as File Explorer or Finder.

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 Within file manager, you can move, copy, and delete folders the same as a file

Functions

View frequently or recently opened files and folders

View the main folders on your computer or device

Search by file name, content, date, and more

INFORMATION LITERACY is the ability to find, evaluate, organize, use, and

communicate information in all its various formats, most notably in situations
requiring decision making, problem solving, or the acquisition of knowledge.

Navigate many sources of information, including the internet, online libraries,

and popular media sites.

Select the right tool for finding the information you need.

Recognize that not all information is created equal.

Evaluate whether information is misleading, biased, or out of date.

Credibility:identify the author and check crendentials

Accuracy: verify facts and claims, check for bias

Reasonableness: examine whether the claims are fair & sensible

Support: look for reputable sources and authorities

Content from Online Sources

Copying photos might violate intellectual property rights

A copyright gives authors and artist the legal right to sell, publish, or
distribute an original

Some online resources are protected by digital rights management DRM,

which limit access to propriety rights

Some material is in the public domain and can be used without permission

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 The fair use doctrine allows oe to use a sentence or paragraph of text
without permission with citation to the original source

Creative Commons CC: a nonprofit organization that helps content

creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy,
or distribute their work

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