Computer Science Notes
Unit 1: Basics of Computer Systems - A computer is an electronic device
that processes data and converts it into meaningful information. -
Components: Input Devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner), Output Devices
(monitor, printer), Storage (primary and secondary), and CPU (ALU,
Control Unit, Registers). - Generations of Computers: 1st Gen (Vacuum
tubes), 2nd Gen (Transistors), 3rd Gen (ICs), 4th Gen (Microprocessors),
5th Gen (AI and advanced computing).
Unit 2: Software and Operating Systems - Software Categories: System
Software (Operating Systems, Device Drivers), Application Software (MS
Office, Browsers), Utility Software (Antivirus, Disk Cleanup). -
Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Linux, macOS. Functions include
resource management, task scheduling, file handling, and security.
Unit 3: Word Processing and Office Tools - Creating and editing
documents: inserting, formatting, and aligning text. - Features: Styles,
Templates, Tables, Charts, and Mail Merge. - Printing options: Page
layout, orientation, and margin settings.