What is a computer?
What is a computer
is an electronic device that manipulates information
Computer case
: is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer
: what does the power button do?
turn on the computer
Hardware vs. software
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
Monitor
works with a video card to display things
turn off the computer
it lets you connect different things to the computer
What are the different types of computers?
ATM, scan groceries at the store, or use a calculator, you're using a type of computer.
Keyboard
one of the main ways to communicate with a computer
what is an audio port do
: let’s you connect things like headphones, mics, and or speakers
what are Desktop computers
they're typically made up of a few different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Mouse computer
another important tool for communicating with computers. Commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen
what’s a disc-drive?
its were you put a DVD or CD for the computer to read
Tablet computers
are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops
Mouse alternatives
Trackball, Touchpad