Understanding Computer Specs | What Computer Specs You Need in a Computer

Buying a computer soon? Learn about the CPU, processor speed, clock speed, RAM, and more in this tutorial as we look at what computer specs you need for different types of work.

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[gk_]

Me:*trying to learn all computer and laptop stuff before i buy a laptop*
This is very helpful, thank you

[swaggyp]

I love how i comprehend easily the way you deliver and explain it. Good job.

[maryhull]

Thank you so much for explaining this in plain English for someone like me that doesn’t understand technology very well. Would love to see you do videos on computer trouble shooting or basic things the average home computer owner should know about the operation of their PC or technology in general. It’s your teaching style and delivery of your content that I know would appeal to an entire audience of people that grew up before technology was prevalent in our lives, who struggle with it and would likely embrace it more if the understood it better. Thanks again!

[theocote]

I'm a retail worker who sells computers, this was very informative and helpful. I feel I can be more successful helping people find what they need

[lakeishatart]

You LITERALLY just saved my life. Im in a computer class for college and my assignment was to identify and explain my mac's specs in a video and Ive been trying to understand this shit for daayyyyssss.


Thank you so much for such an amazing, simple but thorough explanation. Omg

[fray]

Timeline:

0:27 Processor Speed
1:19 CPU
1:31 3 types of processors (including i9)
2:32 Variations of processors
3:06 Clock Speed
4:16 RAM
5:50 Hard disks, Hard disks drive / Solid State Drive
8:31 Graphics Card
9:02 Screen
9:24 Ports
9:53 Analyzing specs of some Apple computers

[prangprue]

omggg you turned a dumb low-tech person into someone with decent computer knowledge within 14 minutes. you are VERY GOOD at simplifying things!! THANK YOU FOR THIS❤️ Now I know what to consider😭

Also, I kinda need an update since this was 2 years ago. Now there’s new stuff life Thunderbolt and whatnot. And I’m once again confused😭 Please consider making an updated version of this. Thank you. God bless you.

[crystalstrader]

Thank you for making computer specs so accessible and understandable! Also, you have lovely skin.

[karmatic]

This videos awsome I’m only a 10 yr old and I kinda understand the other videos are to complicated😩 unlike yours yours is very good👍🏻

[salmahabbal]

I was so lost as I am gonna buy a new laptop and you literally removed all the confusion I had

[Coyoteclaw]

Thank you for explaining things so simply! I'm actually looking into getting a desktop PC, but I still learned a lot in the CPU and RAM portions. I definitely run into an issue with my programs slowing down and freezing on my laptop, so now I know what I need.

[whatudoin]

It's refreshing to watch a tech video that is not full of answers like "maybe, sometimes, depends". We get straight answers

[nailey]

I learned so much from just one video! You are incredible teacher. Love that you even walked us through an example! Thank you!

[sjsnnwej]

This really helped me choose what laptop I need to buy, thank you.

[lamhotingjason]

I'm completely new to this, and am glad I got what I needed clearly in 10 minutes.. great work!!

[evvie]

Thank you for clearing up the confusing list of component names, numbers and symbols that everyone assumes I know. I didn't have the foggiest idea what they were referring too. It's such a relief to finally get it.

[xghost]

I LOVE your energyyy ! Most people that try to explain this stuff just get too technical and rant.. your amazing !

[kaylacarroll]

Thank you for making videos. They really help me

[betheliza]

My computer's on its last legs, so this video came in handy just in time! Thanks Kathryn!

[michaelsabando]

Thank youuuu now I can understand some of my best friends techno-babble without the convo ending in “What are you talking about dude?”