Today, we are going to start our discussion on user experience. We've talked a lot in this series about how computers move data around within the computer, but not so much about our role in the process. So today, we're going to look at...

Think about how many times a day you touch your keyboard ... ready to clean it yet?

A prototype game of controlling an 'X' around a 1602A LCD display with keyboard arrows. Uses Arduino Uno microcontroller and mBlock 5 coding platform.

The border between our physical world and the digital information surrounding us has been getting thinner and thinner. Designer and engineer Jinha Lee wants to dissolve it altogether. As he demonstrates in this short, gasp-inducing talk,...

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up a desktop computer, from unpacking the components to connecting the monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and power cables. It covers both wired and wireless devices, offering tips...

Pupil outcome: I can use a computer to write. Key learning points: - A keyboard is a common way to enter text on a computer. - Keys on a keyboard have a special order. - A word processor is an application designed for writing.

Tom Thomas finds that several keys on his keyboard aren’t working. Simka and Nolik investigate and discover it’s the result of Tom Thomas’ habit of eating at his computer.

This video provides an overview of the common buttons and ports found on computers. It covers essential components such as the power button, power socket, USB ports, USBC ports, charging ports, monitor ports, Ethernet ports, audio jacks,...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. Our hands are constantly on our keyboards and mice, yet they are often some of the most...

From the section: The Visible Computer. In this section, we learn more about primary PC computer, external connections and learn more about computer. Mike takes you on a tour of the primary PC components including the computer case,...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. Sound devices and cameras are second only to keyboards and mice in terms of importance as...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is the main peripheral interface these days. Make...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. Most USB devices work well fresh out of the box. For those that don’t, it’s important to...

Our hands are constantly on our keyboards and mice, yet they are often some of the most ignored peripherals on our systems. Make sure you understand how to install and fully configure these important devices. This clip is from the...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. Thunderbolt and Lightning connectors are high-speed alternatives to USB. A good tech...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. A broad cross-section of peripherals scan and read data. From flatbed scanners to barcode...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. Why are there USB “A” and USB “B” connectors? Why do modern systems still provide older USB...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. One of the most powerful features of a PC is the ability to install expansion cards that...

From the section: Essential Peripherals. In this section, we learn more about optical media, USB standard, configure USB’s for keyboard and mIce. Shiny optical discs are an excellent media for transporting data and are still a very...

People have strong opinions about which kind of keyboard is best, but science has settled the debate.

How does a computer work? The critical components of a computer are the peripherals (including the mouse), the input/output subsystem (which controls what and how much information comes in and out), and the central processing unit (the...

Designer Ivan Poupyrev wants to integrate technology into everyday objects to make them more useful and fun -- like a jacket you can use to answer phone calls or a houseplant you can play like a keyboard. In a talk and tech demo, he lays...

This video provides a beginner-friendly introduction to keyboard shortcuts, explaining how they can streamline computer tasks and reduce reliance on the mouse. Viewers are guided through common shortcuts like Copy, Paste, Cut, Undo, and...

This video provides an overview of the basic components of a computer setup, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It explains how these parts work together to facilitate processing, display, and interaction with the...