BASIC KEYBOARDING

is an electronic device designed to process, store, and retrieve data.

computer

Refers to the main part of a personal computer, often mistaken as the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

system unit

Often referred to as the brain of the computer.

cpu (centralproccesing unit)

what is cpu means

central processing unit

the main circuit board that connects all components of the computer.

mother board

serves as the computer's short-term memory, temporarily storing data that the CPU needs for quick access during task

ram (random access memory)

ram means

random access memory

HDD – Hard Disk Drive
SSD – Solid State Drive is

storage device

hdd means

hard disk drive

ssd means

solid state drive

GPU means

GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT

handles rendering of images and video, crucial for gaming, video editing, and other graphics-intensive applications.

GPU (GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT)

The power supply fuels the entire computer system by providing electricity.

PSU (POWER SUPPLY UNIT)

Displays visual output from the computer, allowing users to interact with applications and data

monitor

A pointing device that allows users to interact with the graphical user interface

mouse

The primary device for inputting text and commands into the computer.

keyboard

Across the top of a keyboard are a row of keys called the

function key

This consists of the numbers 1 through 9 an asterisk , a slash, a plus sign, an enter key and a period .

numeric keys

also called the direction keys ,are used to navigate through documents and websites .

navigation keys

The center of the keyboard , which contains the largest amount of keys , includes letters and numbers . Most typing is done with these keys.

typing keys

in the context of computing and technology, refers to a keyboard key that performs a specific function beyond the standard alphanumeric input

special keys

is commonly used to cancel or close operations.

esc (escape key)

is primarily used for navigation and indentation.

tab key

used to toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters.

capslock key

Commonly used for capitalization and punctuation, the "Shift" key is also used with other keys for various functions.

shift key

key is used with other keys to perform various shortcuts.

cntrl or control key

Alongside opening the start menu, it can be used with other keys for handy shortcuts.

window key

used in combination with other keys to perform specific tasks.

alt key

has various uses depending on the application or program you are using.

enter key

deletes the character to the left of the cursor in text fields.

backspace key

removes the character to the right of the cursor in text fields. It can also be used to delete files or items.

delete key

screenshot of your entire screen when pressed.

print screen key

feature found on some computer keyboards that allows you to lock the scroll bar so you can use your arrow keys to navigate any document

scroll lock

keyboard button that is commonly used for pausing video games or movies or temporarily suspends the computer's current activity.

pause key

This key is used to toggle between two functions - typing mode and overwrite mode.

insert key

It is used to return you to the main page or Homepage of whatever application or program you are using.

home key

used to scroll upward while PgDn is used to scroll downward through a document or webpage quickly.

page up & page down pgup

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE TYPING SPEED ACHIEVED THROUGH TOUCH TYPING?

varies from person to person

regular touch typing

50 to 70 words per minute

traditionally refers to typing on physical keyboards, it can also be applied to touch-screen devices.

touch typing

is the set of keys that are the base position for fingers.

home row position

These are the keys located on the middle row of the keyboard.