Hardware and software
Digital devices
Computers exist in many digital devices that we use on a day-to-day basis. Digital devices may be input, output or storage devices. On a basic level, they all operate through the use of logic gates.
Software
Software is the programs that are run on computer hardware. There are two different types of software: systems software and applications software.
The CPU and the fetch-execute cycle
Learn about what the central processing unit is, its three main components, the factors that influence the CPU’s speed, and the fetch-execute cycle.
Introduction to networks
The two main types of network are wide area networks and local area networks. Learn what these are, and the benefits and problems of using them.
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