In this video you will learn about basic installation & configuration of common devices.
Desktop
A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk or table due to its size and power requirements. Within the client/server topology as it directly relates to desktop computers, there are two primary categories for desktop computers: thick client & thin client. Depending upon how much processing a computer does independent of the server will place it in its respective category.
Thick Client
In computer networking, a thick client is a computer that typically provides rich functionality independent of the central server. Thick clients still require a periodic connection to a network or central server, although it is often characterized by the ability to perform many functions without a connection. Thick clients are often found in the business environment, where servers provide some data and application support, but the thick client (office computer) is largely independent. Also, pretty much any computer you buy from a retail store could be qualified as a thick client as well. Thick clients have an operating system and software applications and can be used offline.
A few features and benefits of thick client computers:
Thin Client
In computer networking, a thin client is a simple (low-performance) computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. The server does most of the work, which can include launching software programs, performing calculations, and storing data. This contrasts with a fat client or a conventional personal computer. The main benefit of a thin client setup is, there are improved maintenance and security due to central administration of the hardware and software in the datacenter.
Thin client features:
Laptop/Common Mobile Devices
Optimizing features on a laptop makes it possible for a user to have an enhanced and often customized experience. While the default settings on the following features will work, customization may provide a better computing experience.
Touchpad Configuration
Customizing the settings on a touchpad in Windows 10:
On the right are a sensitivity adjustment and a video demonstration for using the touchpad to select items, scroll, zoom, and other options.
Customizing touchpad settings on a Mac:
The Apple trackpad presents different settings and customization options for pointing and clicking, scroll and zoom options, and other gestures.
Touchscreen Configuration
Touchscreen calibrations are often run during device setup. This allows for the user to learn how to interact with the device in addition to learning how sensitive the touchscreen is to his/her touch.
To calibrate or calibrate a touchscreen, follow these steps:
Application Installations/Configurations
When installing & configuring applications, a few basic steps apply to all applications: