Unit 1 Supplemental Videos - Week 1

Computer Parts "Inside the Box"
- Showed the inside of a computer and pointed out the major components.
- Explained what each component does.

Nova Making Things Smaller CPU Section
- Talked about miniaturization, from watches to computer chips.
- The common denominator between the two:  Silicon
- The host likes breaking stuff.
- Vertical transistors or nano wires are the future.

CPU
- Central Processing Unit
- Explained (in simple terms) what a CPU is (the brain of the computer) and what it does.

Taking Apart a Computer
- Pretty much the same thing as the first video.

RAM vs Disk
- Explained the difference between RAM and the hard drive.
- Explained which is faster, like you did, except he used the words "uber fast".

Replace Laptop RAM
- Showed how to replace RAM in a laptop computer.

How a Disk Works
-Explained how a hard drive works and showed it running.
- Had an English accent.

How to Buy a Desktop
- Explained the difference between three types of PCs (Compact, All in One, Tower).

How to buy a Balanced Machine
- Explained the relationship between processor speed and memory.