Title: Practice it
Course: Personal Computer Hardware > Section: Competencies

Lab Project 20.1

Many personal computers do not normally include FireWire ports. Check the following three Web sites: www.dell.com, www.HP.com and www.Apple.com Is a FireWire port standard bult-in equipment on their new computers? If so, how many FireWire ports are included? If not, do the sites offer FireWire as an optional add-on.

Lab project 20.2

Explore the Keyboard and Mouse Control Panel applets. Change the saettings and try to use the device. Which settings caused the most frustration? Were there any changes you made that you preferred over the original settings?

Lab Project 20.3
Grab a partner, pen and pad of paper and a stop watch. How many input devices can you name in 30 seconds?Reset the timer. How many output devices can you you name in 30 seconds. Are ther any devices that could be considered input and output devices.