3 easy tasks for chapter 6

Chapter 6GO! Do It

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ASSESS YOUR COMPUTER HARDWARE

Many things affect a computer’s performance. Inthis activity, you use the Control Panel and File Explorer to learn a little bit about your own computer and how you might improve its performance by upgrading hardware components.

2. From the Windows desktop, on the task bar, click File Explorer. In the File Explorer Navigation pane, right-click This PC, and then, click Properties.

Another Way: From the Windows Start Screen, type Control, and then, in the Search results, click Control Panel. Click System and Security, and then click System.

3. In the middle of the screen, under System, is the information about your processor and memory. What type of processor do you have? What is its clock speed? How much RAM do you have?

4. Close the System Control Panel window and return to File Explorer. In the Navigation pane, click This PC. Examine all hard disk drives and devices with removable storage that are displayed. On your answer sheet, record any additional information, such as size and free space, for each.

5. Print or submit your answer sheet electronically as directed by your instructor.

If you are using a Mac you can view similar information. Click the Apple menu, and then click About This Mac. This screen gives you basic information about the Mac. Click the Storage tab for information about the disks on this system. Click System Report for a more detailed report.