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Computer

1
Management
Module 1.5
Content 2

• System requirements
• Software installation
• Managing files
• Dealing with hardware failure
• Test and improve
System requirements 3
System Requirements 4

System requirements for hardware indicate the


minimum computing requirements needed to run the
software.
The most common hardware system
requirements are:
 Free hard drive space e.g. 3 GB
 Memory (RAM) e.g. 2 GB
 Processor (CPU) e.g. dual-core 1.8
GHz
Other hardware requirements might include a
minimum screen resolution, and specialised hardware
for specialised applications.
Important Tips 5

 Hardware
• Two values next to specification:
• lower – minimum (RAM – 4GB)
• higher – recommended (RAM – 8GB)
• Hard disk space = storage space needed for
installing software only.

If hardware available exceeds recommended


requirements, software will run smoothly

 Software
• Software requirements = operating system
needed.
Software Installation 6
How to Install Software 7

• Online downloads with installers


• Website of company selling software, pay,
download installation file, run installer
• App store, automated downloading and
installing
• Online downloads without installers
• Freeware and open source software
• Physical media (portable storage media)
• Software in a box (CD or DVD)
Installing Software Steps (1) 8

Agreeing to the licence


agreement

Inputting a product key

Choosing the folder the


program should install to

Choosing the type of


installation you want
Installing Software Steps
9
(2)
Installing other extras

Checking for updates

Registering online

Adding shortcuts

A ‘tour’ of the program


Uninstalling software 10

• ‘Uninstall’ software by running a specific


uninstall program.
• Programs can store their files in many
different places -only the uninstaller
will completely remove all the files.
Managing Files 11
Finding Files in Windows 12
Limit the places (folders) that must be searched.
Select a specific folder in the left pane- search only that folder.

Type in the file name


(or part of it).

Other
properties to
Windows Search 13

Windows Search facility lets you search for


apps and computer settings in addition to
documents and other (types of) files.

It is still quicker and


easier to use
Windows/File Explorer
when you are looking
for a document.
Other ways to manage files
14
(1)
• Tell what kind of data the file contains.
• File extension indication of type of data
• No program associated with type?
• Try another installed app
• Download software to open file
• Convert file to another format
Other ways to manage files
15
(2)

• Convert files between different types


• Save file as type that can be read to
• share data by using common type that
both programs can read
• users using different OS to access data
• users using older versions to access data
• Import and export features
Other ways to manage files
16
(3)

• View / add extra


information about a
file
• Properties /
metadata
• Who created the
file, how long they
have worked on it,
camera used
(photo).
Other ways to manage files
17
(4)

• Hide a file so it
cannot be deleted or
changed
• Check ‘Hidden’
attribute
• Prevent the contents
of file from being
changed
• Check ‘Read-only’
attribute
Dealing with Hardware Failure 18
Incorrect Use of
19
Hardware
 Forcing connectors into wrong slots
 Not using the correct consumables
 Spilling liquids on equipment
 Not protecting against power surges /
Other Causes of Hardware
lightning strikes Failure:
• Faulty materials
• Manufacturing processes
 Dropping equipment • Normal wear and tear

 Not ensuring proper cooling


Hardware Failure –
Peripherals / Storage devices 20

 Keep spares on hand if a peripheral is


critical
 Loss of data – proper backup policy
Commonsense
21
Precautions
 Use an UPS (Uninterrupted Power
Supply)
 Keep liquids away from the computer
 Ensure adequate ventilation
 Use the correct consumables, etc.
Test and Improve
22
Page 62 – 63
Use the summary for own revision
Written Module
Activity 23
Page 63 – 64
Practical Module Activity
Page 64 24

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