Parts of a computer

Everything inside the computer is connected to a circuit board called the

'motherboard'. The motherboard has sockets for low-level programming (BIOS), the
computer's brain, called a CPU; the computer's memory (RAM,ROM and CMOS)
CPU: stands for 'Central Processing Unit' and is the 'brain' of the computer. Most CPU's
today are made by Intel and bear such names as 'Pentium', 'Pentium Pro' and 'Pentium
II'.
RAM: RAM is what you know as Memory, as in how much memory does your
computer have? It is not permanent memory - the RAM is erased when the computer
turns off. Permanent memory is stored on the hard drive.
The hard drive uses disks that are made of aluminum or glass (and therefore 'hard'). Each disk
can store much more information than either a floppy or CD-ROM.
Generally when we talk about a floppy disk drive we are talking about the drive that
uses the 3.5 inch 1.44Mb floppy disk in it. There have been other types that have
come and gone.
CD-ROM stands for Compact Disk Read Only Memory. The original name was WORM
drive, which meant Write Once Read Many.
At one time there was the PC keyboard, the AT keyboard, and the 101 key enhanced
keyboard, which had F9 through F12 keys and a separate numeric keypad. Now the
101 key enhanced keyboard is the standard type and keyboards are named according
to the type of connection it makes to the computer.
A modem allows your computer to connect to another computer using the normal
telephone line. It converts data from a computer format, which requires many wires,
into a format that can be sent using only the two wires of a telephone line.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector is the newest type port (connector) on the
PC. It is extremely easy to use. You just plug in a USB compatible device and the
computer automatically configures itself to use the device.

A computer peripheral, or peripheral device, is an external object that provides input and
output for the computer. Some common input devices include:
keyboard
mouse
touch screen
pen tablet
joystick
MIDI keyboard
scanner
digital camera
video camera
microphone
Some common output devices include:
monitor
projector
TV screen
printer
plotter
speakers

KINDS AND FUNCTION OF KEYBOARD

ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD The artifact of this keyboard is slightly broader and different in
shape, when compared with the normal keyboard. In this key board certain space will be
existing between the two sets of keys and the countered shape of this key board allow the
users to place their hands in the natural position to type.

XT An obsolete type, these keyboards only support the older computers such as IBM
8086/8088, XT-286. Not supported by present computers, keyboards are much larger than
the modern keyboards and the Enter key is backward-L shaped.

MINI PS/2 The MINI PS/2 keyboards are very small in size and are compatible with the
PS/2 computers. This keyboard resembles the laptop keyboard and it is square in shape.
This keyboard is composed of fewer key and do not have detach numeric keypad.

MULTIMEDIA The multimedia keyboard is specially designed for the people who are much
into multimedia designing. This keyboard is just like the standard key board, but composed
of additional keys for the multimedia purposes such as multimedia application launch,
volume control and mute button.

INTERNET The Internet keyboards are designed for wider range of multimedia applications,
these keyboards are specially designed for the intense Internet user. The special keys
included in this keyboard are the home key, back and forward key, e-mail launch key, and
browser launch key etc.

WIRELESS A wireless keyboard, the name itself doles the meaning that this keyboard can
be operated without addressing a wired connection to the processor. The wireless
keyboards are also referred as Cordless keyboards; these keyboards require batteries to
provide the electricity which usually delivered through a PS/2 or USB cable.

GAMING As the name suggest, gaming keyboards are those who are into gaming and need
easy access to the keys that are usually utilized in gaming.

MEMBRANE Membrane keyboards are one of the keyboard types, which are used very
rarely. The keys integrated in this keyboard are non-moving pressure-sensitive keys.

PARTS OF KEYBOARDS

Function Keys
Across the top of a keyboard are a row of keys called the Function Keys. Each key is
composed of the letter F and a number, ranging from F1 to F12. Each of these keys performs
a specific operation based on the software you are using.
Numeric Keypad
Larger keyboards include an extra section to the right that contains the numeric keypad.
This consists of the numbers 1 through 9, an asterisk, a slash, a dash, a plus sign, an "Enter"
key and a period. The keypad also includes the Num Lock key, which activates the keypad.
Navigation Keys
The navigation keys, also called the direction keys, navigate through documents and
websites. Examples of navigation keys are the up, down, left and right arrows.
Typewriter Keyboard
The center of the keyboard contains the largest number of keys and includes the space bar,
letters and numbers. Most of your typing involves these keys.
Special Keys
Other keys include the "Alt" and "Ctrl" keys, which enable specific functions; the "Tab" key,
which inserts the cursor and the "Shift" key, which enables capital letters or symbols located
on the number keys.
Escape
The "Escape" key, often displayed as "Esc," lies in the upper left-hand corner of the
keyboard. It is used to cancel operations.

HOME KEY POSITION
Look at your keyboard under the "f" and the "j" keys. There should be a small bump at the
bottom of each key. Your left index finger goes on the "f" and your right index finger goes on the
"j." Allow your other fingers on your left hand to rest on the remaining keys beside the "f"
(FDSA). Then allow your remaining fingers on the right hand to rest on the keys beside the "j"
(JKL;). This is called the "home row" and it is your anchor in keyboarding.
Natural resources that the Philippines has

The Ocean
Being surrounded by the ocean, it is no surprise that the Philippines relies on the waters as an
important natural resource. There are more than 640,000 square miles of territorial waters in the
Philippines and within these waters, there is an abundance of marine life and materials that are
valuable to the nation's people and those across the world. At least 65 species of the 2,400 available
species in Filipino waters have solid commercial value, and the crabs, seaweed, pearls and other
ocean treasures make the sea among the top resources for this archipelago.
Minerals
The Philippines is not a petroleum-rich country, but the land is still full of many valuable minerals.
There are an estimated 21.5 billion metric tons of metal deposits in the Philippines and 19.3 billion
metric tons of nonmetal minerals in the ground. Nickel is the most abundant deposit in the
Philippines, while iron and copper are also present in significant amounts.
Major Crops
The volcanic history of the archipelago combined with the wide plains available throughout the
nation make the Philippines a prime spot for growing crops for domestic use and export. The Central
Luzon, Cagayan Valley and Negros are among the many places with fertile soil in the Philippines.
This land is the nation's primary source of livelihood. The chief crops of the nation include rice, corn,
sugarcane, abaca and tobacco, according to the Philippine History website. The rice and corn are
used domestically, but the rest is used as a major export. The Philippines also exports a number of
pineapples and bananas.
Flora
The tropical climate in the Philippines makes it an ideal location for flowers and plants. The islands
have more than 2 million species of plants, and several of them are found nowhere else on the
planet. Much of the flora in the Philippines, while diminished by over harvesting, is used as an
important natural resource as ingredients in commercially exported products.


Filipino traits
Family Orientation
Filipinos possess a genuine and deep love for family which includes not simply spouse and children,
parents and siblings, but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and other ceremonial
relatives. To the Filipino, one's family is the source of personal identity, the source of emotional and
material support and one's main commitment and responsibility.
Concern for family is manifested in the honor and respect given to parents and elders, in the care given to
children, the generosity towards kin in need, and the great sacrifices one endures for the welfare of the
family. This sense of family results in a feeling of belongingness and rootedness and in a basic sense of
security.

Pakikipagkapwa-tao
The Filipino on knocking at the door of another says, "Tao po". "It is a human being." he presents himself
to another as a fellow human being. His ideal is to behave like a human being to
another. "Magpakatao." One of the worst reproaches you can make against a Filipino is, "HIndi
marunong makipagkapwa-tao." He does not know how to deal with others as a human being. He
practices pakikipagkapwa-tao through the famous Filipino hospitality, his generosiity and helpfulness in
times of need (pakikiramay), his deep sense of gratitude (utang na loob), and his spirit of
cooperation (bayanihan). A prime value of Filipinos is smooth interpersonal relationships. Because of
his pakikipagkapwa-tao, the Filipino is usually easy to get along with. We are very friendly people.

flexibility, adaptavility and creativity
Filipinos have a great capacity to adjust and to circumstances and the surrounding environment, both
physical and social. Unplanned or unanticipated events are never overly disturbing or disorienting as the
flexible Filipino adjusts to whatever happens. We possess a tolerance for ambiguity that enable us to
remain unfazed by uncertainty or lack of information. We are creative, resourceful, quick learners and
have the ability to improvise and make use of whatever is on hand in order to create and produce.

Hard Work and Industry
Given the proper conditions and incentives, Filipinos work hard indeed. This is perhaps best illustrated by
our overseas workers who do both menial and superior jobs competitively in other countries. Even here,
despite the often meager compensation. Filipinos show themselves remarkably industrious.

Faith and Religiosity
There is no Filipino atheist. The Filipino psychology is essentially religious. We pray often. We are
attached to the church. When we have problems, we turn to God.

Ability to Survive
Despite grinding poverty, many Filipinos survive. They can even make a livelihood from garbage dumps.
We have survived many invaders, oppressors and natural calamities, and have come out with hope and
determination to carve out our existence anew. Significantly, the typical Filipino greeting
is "Mabuhay! Live!"

All of these values are eminently evangelical. The Filipino has what "Tertullian calls" a naturally
Christian soul.