basic computer principles
noun phraseUK /ˈbeɪsɪk kəmˈpjuːtə ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk kəmˈpjuːtər ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
The simple rules that explain how a computer works and how we use it.
In class we learned basic computer principles like how to save a file and use a mouse.
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2. The core ideas behind how data is stored and processed in a machine.
Understanding basic computer principles helps you see why files need memory.
3. The first lessons taught in a beginner's computing course.
The course starts with basic computer principles before moving to programming.
4. The general rules that guide safe and correct use of computers.
Following basic computer principles keeps your passwords and files safe.