How Computers Work

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    6. Moore's Law & Computers
    A lesson with Todd McLeod
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    Todd McLeod demonstrates how quickly technology changes based on Moore’s law, and explains why your old computer might have trouble keeping up with modern apps.

    Moore's Law & Computers
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    Todd McLeod demonstrates how quickly technology changes based on Moore’s law, and explains why your old computer might have trouble keeping up with modern apps.

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    7. Measuring Bits
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    Todd McLeod guides you through basic computer terminology and how to measure bits. Todd also explains machine and programming languages and the power symbol.

    Measuring Bits
    with Todd McLeod

    Todd McLeod guides you through basic computer terminology and how to measure bits. Todd also explains machine and programming languages and the power symbol.

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    8. Basic Computer Properties
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    Computer expert Todd McLeod shows how to find a computer's properties using Windows and Apple OS, including how to determine clock speed and available RAM.

    Basic Computer Properties
    with Todd McLeod

    Computer expert Todd McLeod shows how to find a computer's properties using Windows and Apple OS, including how to determine clock speed and available RAM.

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    9. How to Customize Your Desktop
    A lesson with Todd McLeod
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    Todd McLeod shows you how to change your desktop, including how to display details in Windows Explorer, hide icons on the desktop, and change the desktop image.

    How to Customize Your Desktop
    with Todd McLeod

    Todd McLeod shows you how to change your desktop, including how to display details in Windows Explorer, hide icons on the desktop, and change the desktop image.

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    10. Cut, Copy & Paste Shortcuts
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    Todd McLeod shows you how to use the right-click menu and Windows keyboard shortcuts to copy text from a web page, and how to paste and cut text in a document.

    Cut, Copy & Paste Shortcuts
    with Todd McLeod

    Todd McLeod shows you how to use the right-click menu and Windows keyboard shortcuts to copy text from a web page, and how to paste and cut text in a document.

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    Jim K
    The second exercise question is incorrect. The answer should be 1,280 mph. The answer of 5,120 mph would be correct if the year was 2018 instead of what the question says (2015).
    appreciate appreciated
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