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Exploring Computer Hardware
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Exploring Computer Hardware

by Kevin Wilson
August 2024
Beginner
216 pages
5h 24m
English
Packt Publishing
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Netbook

Netbooks are small cut down versions of laptops. They have less RAM, HDD space and are designed to be small, lightweight and inexpensive which makes them great for carrying around.

The screens are usually about 10”. Notice the size compared to the ball point pen in the photograph.

Netbooks can run Windows 10/11, some form of Linux or even Chrome OS.

These are great for working on the go or travelling around. They can run traditional software such as Microsoft Office and work well when browsing the web, social media or keeping in touch via email.

These have limited power, so anything more processor intensive such as Creative Suite or ...

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