Learning material
| Site: | UR - Elearning Platform |
| Course: | COMPS5: Fundamentals of Laptop and Portable Devices |
| Book: | Learning material |
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| Date: | Monday, 11 May 2026, 6:37 PM |
Description
In this section, you will explore the fundamentals of laptop computers. You will start by looking at the common ways laptops are used in schools and society today. You will then examine the key features that make a laptop different from other devices, trace how the laptop has evolved since it was first introduced in 1983, and identify the components found both on the outside and inside of a laptop.
Understanding how a laptop is designed and what each part does will help you use it more confidently, maintain it properly, and make better decisions when working with laptop hardware.
1. Common Uses of Laptops
The first laptops were mainly used by business people away from the office. Today they are used across almost every field of human activity.
Common Uses of a Laptop
- Writing documents, reports and assignments
- Browsing the internet and sending emails
- Watching videos and listening to music
- Attending online classes and video meetings
- Programming and designing software
- Storing and managing files and photos
2. Evolution of Laptops
3. The components of a laptop
The external components of a laptop
4. Laptop Features & Characteristics
Background Colour
Font Face
Font Kerning
Font Size
Image Visibility
Letter Spacing
Line Height
Link Highlight
Text Alignment
Text Colour