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Academy newsWelcome to the Open Tech Academy Blog
A place for practical guides, project updates, and lessons from Open Tech Academy.
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Computer hardwareA beginner’s map of the parts inside a computer
Meet the CPU, motherboard, memory, storage, graphics hardware, power supply, and cooling system without the usual wall of jargon.
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Open sourceWhy some useful file tools can run entirely in your browser
Modern browsers can convert, inspect, and package files locally—often without sending the original data to a remote server.
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Digital literacyYou can start learning computer hardware before buying anything
A practical learning path for understanding PC components without beginning with an expensive shopping list.
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