Demystifying Your Device

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Knowledge of how computers operate is a key part of digital literacy.

A Short Lesson on What’s Inside Your Computer

Computers are an essential tool for living in our interconnected world. This guide describes a computer’s individual components and their functions, in clear, accessible language. Register below. Then, click the download button to receive this resource.

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The Smartphone-Only Assumption

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