Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn in a few short minutes how computers work and become a more informed consumer. This video is for real people and starts from the very beginning. You will learn the basics about how computers work and even write together with me your first computer program.
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Computers are Everywhere
02:51 What is a Computer?
04:07 Parts of a Computer
08:44 What is a Program?
10:21 What is an Operating System?
10:45 Computer Programming Languages
13:45 What is data?
16:07 Writing Your First Computer Program
23:30 Creating your First Computer Game
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
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I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
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These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
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I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
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Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
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I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
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Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
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Learn in a few short minutes how computers work and become a more informed consumer. This video is for real people and starts from the very beginning. You will learn the basics about how computers work and even write together with me your first computer program.
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Computers are Everywhere
02:51 What is a Computer?
04:07 Parts of a Computer
08:44 What is a Program?
10:21 What is an Operating System?
10:45 Computer Programming Languages
13:45 What is data?
16:07 Writing Your First Computer Program
23:30 Creating your First Computer Game
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and website.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third-party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturer's site.
** We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. .
