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2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Keyboard, Mouse

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  • Type: Video Tutorial
  • Length: 3:01
  • Media: Video/mp4
  • Use: Watch Online & Download
  • Access Period: 360 Days
  • Download: MP4 (iPod compatible)
  • Size: 11 MB
  • Posted: 03/02/2009

This lesson is part of the following series:

2012 Build Your Own PC: Components, Install, Setup (27 lessons, $29.70)
2012 Build Your Own PC: External Components (3 lessons, $4.95)

Overview:
When it comes to keyboards and mice there is a lot of personal preference. Because the mouse and keyboard are used to interact with the computer, the size and shape of the mouse and the lay out, look and feel of the keyboard you choose, is individual to you. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

Look for a mouse that fits well in your hand, with buttons you can easily reach.

This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

The other video lessons included in the External Component series include:
Pt 1/3 Monitor - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1529
Pt 2/3 Keyboard & Mouse - This Lesson
Pt 3/3 Speakers - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1547

You can buy all 3 external component lessons as a series and save 17% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

This mouse and keyboard component lesson covers

Mouse Buttons and Wheels:
The different options available on mice and their functions

Mouse Tracking Methods:
Optical and Laser are covered

Tracking Sensitivity:
How it is measured and ways of using higher sensitivity settings

Types of Keyboards:
Keyboards shapes, feel and gaming keyboards

Connections:
How mice and keyboards connect to the computer
Wired and Wireless

Pricing:
The range of mouse and keyboard prices

In the installation lessons we’ll show connecting both a mouse and keyboard to your computer (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1546).

The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

Supplementary Files

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  • 09_mouse_keyboard_comp.rtf 09_mouse_keyboard_comp.rtf

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Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper
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Hello everyone my name is Michael Cooper & I have been in the computer industry for over 15 years. For the past 8 years I have been making instructional videos showing the average computer user how to build their own computer. I am A+ Certified and a member of the Better Business Bureau.

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