Quite a big group this term, with some familiar faces from last term. We started off this class like all of the others that I have taught this week, with the obligatory introduction session, and then a PowerPoint presentation about what the course will entail, followed by a session on hardware.
I think it is absolutely vital that any PC Maintenance course covers hardware, you have to open up the computer and be familar with the bits and pieces inside the case. PC Maintenance isnt just about managing files, from time to time we may need to replace a faulty DVD drive, or fit a new sound card, or extra RAM. So on that basis its critical.
After the short coffee break, I proceded to take apart my demonstration PC so that the people in the group could see all of the components that make up a PC. The PC that I am using this term is a Research Machines (RM) F-Series PC. It’s ideal to bring along to the school because it is a slimline and small footspaced case, which is easier to carry about rather than the average desktop computer.
Carefully keeping an eye on the time, I managed to get the computer back together again by the end of the session.
Next week we begin our proper look at Microsoft Windows, the operating system that most of us use on our personal computers. The versions of Microsoft Windows that are currently in use tend to very from Windows XP, to Windows Vista and now the lastest incarnation: Windows 7. Writing materials and ‘how to..’ guides is pointless these days, so I have chosen, at great length, what I think are the perfect books to help people learn how to use Windows properly. Lots of pictures, so ideal!
Students should buy which ever book is applicable to which Operating System they have on their home computer. They are available from all good bookshops, or online from suppliers such as Amazon.co.uk
Prices range from about £10 to £15 each depending on the stockist.
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