Hardware

• The PC Guide
  Comprehensive handbook to PC components; Includes maintenance and troubleshooting information.
• Hardware and Software Basics
  Multimedia presentation explains how both hardware and software work in a computer.
• Parts is Parts
  Information about the main components, such as monitors, and internal components, just as hard drives; Click on the picture for a description of how it works, how to identify it, where it is located, etc.
• Hardware and Software
  Description of user input devices, storage devices, printers, modems, scanners, and networks.
• Hardware Module
  Description of input and output devices, processors, and networks.
• Introduction to PC Hardware
  Discusses CPU and memory, the I/O Bus, video adapters, and hard drives.
• Your Basic Harware Page: Welcome to BasicHardware.com
  Describes the function of all the components and what to look for when purchasing.
• Focus on Elementary: Disks, Disks, and More Disks
  Tips on organizing software disks and manuals.
• How Stuff Works
  Explanation of how the various computer components work.
• Karbo's Guide
  Highly technical explanation of components.
• Computer basics: Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
  Beginners tutorial on input, output, storage, and other basic concepts.

Networks

• An Educator's Guide to School Networks
  Comprehensive explanation of networks; includes explanation of different types of networks, protocols, hardware, cabling, topology, and software; good glossary of networking terms.
• Cross-platform AirPort Wireless Networks
  Using the AirPort wireless hub with Windows machines.
• How Networks Work
  Short explanation of networks with links to definitions.
• Key Parts of a Network
  Short explanation of key parts.
• Practically Networked
  How to set up a network, troubleshooting, equipment reviews, etc.
• Upgrading and Repairing Networks
  Free course; 32 lessons.
• Mastering Networks
  Online book; Divided into 30 lessons.

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