Computers are part of our everyday lives, but how often do we stop to think about the basic ideas that make them work?
From laptops and smartphones to tablets and other connected devices, the technology we use every day has more in common than you might expect.
Understanding one fundamental concept can change how you look at the devices around you—and give you a starting point for learning more about computers and software.
Watch the video to explore this basic computing concept and discover how simple the idea can be.
When shopping for a monitor or television, you’ve probably seen terms like 4K and 8K used to describe image quality.
But what do those numbers actually tell you about a screen?
Understanding a few basic concepts about display resolution (the amount of detail a screen can show) can help you better understand the technology behind the displays you use for work, entertainment, or gaming.
So, what’s the difference between 4K and 8K?
Watch the video to learn more about display resolution.
You’ve used a printer countless times. Send a document, press Print, and a few moments later, you have a document in your hands.
But have you ever wondered what happens between clicking that button and seeing the finished page?
A printer has to take information from your computer and turn it into something you can actually see on paper. And there’s more than one way to make that happen.
Understanding the basics of how printers work can give you a better idea of what’s happening behind the scenes of a device that's used every day.
Watch the video to take a closer look at the technology behind printing.
