What is a computer
A computer is?
An electronic device that manipulates information and data
The keyboard is one of the main ways?
to communicate with a computer
Each computer is different, so the buttons, ports, and sockets will
vary from computer to computer
The central processing unit is also called what?
A CPU or a processor
A laptop has an
all-in-one design, with a built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad
two things do all computers have in common?
hardware and software
The mouse is another important tool for?
communicating with computers
Each computer has a different amount of?
buttons, ports, and slots
Is the RAM your system's?
short-term memory
Most laptops are designed to run?
the same software and open the same types of files as computer
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a?
physical structure
The two main mouse types are?
optical and mechanical
The most basic computer setup usually includes
computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
The motherboard is the computers?
main circuit board
the main differences you can expect with a laptop
Touchpad or trackpad, Battery, AC adapter, Ports, and Price
Software is?
: set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
The basic parts of a desktop computer are
the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord
some ports maybe what?
color coded
A processor's speed is measured in?
Megahertz (MHz) millions of instructions per second, Gigahertz (GHz) billions of instructions per second
Every laptop has
Battery
can you use a computer too?
type documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web. You can also use it to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and even videos.
The monitor works with a?
video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen
The back of a computer case has what to connect to what?
connection ports that are made to fit specific devices
The CPU is usually a
two-inch ceramic square with a silicon chip located inside
You'll also have to the option to connect a
regular mouse, larger monitor, and other peripherals