Inside a Computer - DVD

 Inside a Computer

Computers: everyone uses them, but how do they actually work? This video goes beyond the desktop and program software to grapple with the system hardware itself.

Where to Find It and Borrowing Time

Inside a Computer is shelved as ML74.4. A84 S37 2011. As a DVD, it can be found on the bottom shelf of the DVD Bin in front of Bookstack 3. This DVD can be viewed in the library by students, or checked out for a period of 2 weeks for faculty and staff.

Description*

Computers: everyone uses them, but how do they actually work? This video goes beyond the desktop and program software to grapple with the system hardware itself. After a quick history of the computer, Inside a Computer takes a close look at the motherboard, with its central processing unit, RAM, and system clock; input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, and joystick; output devices like the monitor and printer; and storage devices, including internal and external hard disks and flash drives. The binary system of data management is also examined. Designed for computer novices, technicians-in-training, and experienced software users who want a better understanding of how a computer does what it does. Describes the roles of the computer in modern society, education and industry and how it fulfills those roles. It provides novice and experienced users, as well as budding technicians, an insight into the many aspects of a computer system and more.(27 minutes)

Chapters

Introduction -- 2:25m
What is a computer? -- 3:53m
Let's take a closer look -- 4:44m
In the box -- 4:31m
How does it all work? -- 3:37m
What does it mean to us? -- 4:22m
Conclusion -- 0:24m

Read more at Films Media Group

About the Author

Kurt Breitenmoser; Luke Preston; Classroom Video (Firm); Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)

Citations

Description taken from Films Media Group: (http://ffh.films.com/id/16353/Inside_a_Computer.htm)