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Understanding Computer Hardware

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Understanding Computer Hardware

The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Computer Hardware, Components, Peripherals & Networks

updated on icon Updated on Jun, 2025

language icon Language - English

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category icon IT and Software ,Hardware,

Lectures -25

Duration -33 mins

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Course Description

Exploring Computer Hardware looks at:

  • The microcomputer: PCs, laptops and tablets.
  • Hardware components
  • CPU architecture, instructions sets, and the fetch execute cycle
  • Computer ports and plugs
  • Network topologies, LANs, WANs, MANs, fibre optics and ethernet
  • WiFi and Cellular networks
  • The internet: email, the cloud, the world-wide web
  • IP Addressing, web servers, DNS servers and DHCP servers
  • TCP/IP model, OSI model, ports, sockets
  • Logic gates, binary arithmetic, two's complement, floating point, hexadecimal, and base conversions
  • Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, kibi bytes, megabytes...

Goals

You'll obtain a basic understanding of:

  • The microcomputer, mainframes and super computers
  • Hardware components
  • CPU architecture, instructions sets, and the fetch execute cycle
  • Computer ports and plugs
  • Network topologies, LANs, WANs, MANs, fibre optics and ethernet
  • WiFi and Cellular networks
  • The internet: email, the cloud, the world-wide web
  • IP Addressing, web servers, DNS servers and DHCP servers
  • TCP/IP model, OSI model, ports, sockets
  • Logic gates, binary arithmetic, two's complement, floating point, hexadecimal, and base conversions
  • Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, kibi bytes, megabytes...

Prerequisites

We recommend you get yourself a copy of the course textbook "Exploring Computer Hardware". Link here.

Understanding Computer Hardware

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

Introduction

1 Lectures
  • play icon Introduction to Understanding Computer Hardware 00:45 00:45

The Computer

3 Lectures
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Hardware Components

11 Lectures
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Peripherals

3 Lectures
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Computer Networks

7 Lectures
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Instructor Details

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Ellumitech, a division of Elluminet Press Ltd, specializes in creating and delivering high-quality, instructor-led online courses and ebooks. Committed to serving students, professionals, and lifelong learners worldwide, Ellumitech combines innovation and expertise to provide engaging and accessible educational content across diverse subjects.

Building on the trusted reputation of Elluminet Press Ltd, Ellumitech focuses on practical, actionable knowledge through interactive learning experiences. Designed to meet the demands of modern learners, its courses foster inclusivity and deliver impactful results.

With a mission to simplify complex topics, Ellumitech equips learners with the tools to thrive in an ever-changing world. Whether you're upskilling for your career, expanding academic horizons, or pursuing personal growth, Ellumitech ensures a seamless, enriching journey to success.

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