Listed below are descriptions and links to the articles the comprise the series How Computers Work.

Components of a Personal Computer

This article is the first the series How Computers Work. This article lists the main components that are the building blocks of a personal computer. The articles that will occur after this one will be explain the components.

Computer Motherboard Explained

This is the second in the series How Computers Work. For this article the the "backbone" of the personal computer - the motherboard - is explained.

Computer Microprocessor Explained

This is the third article in the series How Computers Work. In this article the, the microprocessor or central processing unit (CPU), as it is often called, will examined.

Computer Memory Explained

This is the fourth article is the series How Computers Work. For this article the different types of memory for the personal computer are explained.

Computer Storage Devices Explained

The is the fifth article in the series How Computers Work. The different types of storage media available for a personal computer are detailed.

Computer Monitors Explained

The sixth article in the series How Computers Work. In this article the different types of displays or monitors available for the personal computer are explained.

Computer Peripherals Explained

The seventh article in the series How Computers Work. This article explores the external peripherals available for use with personal computer.

Computer Software Explained

The eighth article in the series How Computers Work. For this article the different types of software available for the personal computer are detailed.