Introduction to Computer
by อรรถพล สาและ
1. Consumer Electronics
1.1. Video recorders
1.2. DVD players and recorders
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
2.1. Advantages of Using Computers
2.1.1. Speed
2.1.2. Reliability
2.1.3. Consistency
2.1.4. Storage
2.1.5. Communications
2.2. Disadvantages of Using Computers
2.2.1. Health Risks
2.2.2. Violation of Privacy
2.2.3. Public Safety
2.2.4. Impact on Labor Force
2.2.5. Impact on Environment
3. The Components of a Computer
3.1. A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware
3.1.1. Input Device
3.1.2. Outp
3.1.3. System Unit
3.1.4. Storage Device
3.1.5. Communications Device
4. Embedded Computers
4.1. Home Automation Devices
4.1.1. Thermostats
4.1.2. Sprinkling systems
4.2. Automobiles
4.2.1. Antilock brakes
4.2.2. Airbag controller
4.3. Process Controllers
4.3.1. Remote monitoring systems
4.3.2. Power monitors
4.4. ComputerDeviceand Office Machines
4.4.1. Keyboards
4.4.2. Printers
5. Elements of an Information System
5.1. Hardware
5.2. Software
5.3. Data
5.4. DataPeople
5.5. Procedures
6. What Is a Computer?
6.1. A computeris an electronic device,
6.2. stored in its own memory
7. Categories of Computers
7.1. Personal computers
7.2. Mobile computer and mobile devicec
7.3. Game consoles
7.4. Servers
7.5. Mainframes
7.6. Supercomputer
7.7. Embedded computer
8. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
8.1. Mobile computer
8.2. Mobile device
8.3. Notebook computer
8.4. Tablet PC
8.5. Smart phone
8.6. PDA
9. Examples of Computer Usage
9.1. Small Office/Home Office User
9.1.1. Look up information
9.1.2. Send and receive e‐mail messages
9.2. Mobile User
9.2.1. Transfer information
9.2.2. Play video games
9.3. Home User
9.3.1. Communications
9.3.2. Entertainment