What is a computer
what is a computer
an electronic device that manipulates information
what is a Computer case
The computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components
what are the back usb ports used for
On most desktop computers, most of the USB ports are on the back of the computer case. Generally, you'll want to connect your mouse and keyboard to these ports
what does a Motherboard for
the motherboard is the computer's main circuit board
what is a touch pad
touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer
what does a computer have the ability to do
It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data
what is a Monitor
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
what are the audio in and audio out ports used for
Almost every computer has two or more audio ports where you can connect various devices, including speakers, microphones, and headsets.
what is the CPU/processor
The central processing unit (CPU), also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard
whats a Battery in a laptop
Every laptop has a battery, which allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in
what is hardware
hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure
what is a Keyboard
The keyboard is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer like typing
what does the Ethernet Port do
use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet
what is RAM do
RAM is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed
what are the difference between a desktop computer and a laptop computers ports?
Most laptops have the same types of ports found on desktop computers although they usually have fewer ports to save space
what is software
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
what is a mouse
The mouse is another important tool for communicating with computers to point and click things
what do expansion slots used for
These empty slots are where expansion cards are added to computer
what does the Hard drive do
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
whats the Price of a laptop compared to a desktop computer?
laptops tend to be more expensive than a desktop computer with the same internal components.
What are the different types of computers?
Desktop computers, Laptop computers, Tablet computers and Servers
What are two Mouse alternatives
A trackball is a ball that can rotate freely. Instead of moving the device like a mouse. A touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger
what is the Serial Port used for
used to connect peripherals like digital cameras
what is the Power supply unit
The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer
what's a AC adapter
A laptop usually has a specialized power cable called an AC adapter, which is designed to be used with that specific type of laptop.