Computer
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
What is a touchpad?
A touchpad lets you control the pointer.
What are some type of ports?
Some types of ports are FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI.
What is a motherboard?
It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.
What is a laptop?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.
What is hardware?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure
What is a trackball?
A trackball allows you to rotate freely.
What is the most basic computer setup.
Computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Where is a processor located?
A processor is located in the computer case.
What type of design does a laptop have?
A laptop has an all-in-one design.
What is software?
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
What does the mouse do?
The mouse is known for its pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
What are printers used for?
A printer is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.
What does a faster processer do?
A faster processor can execute instructions more quickly.
What does a battery do?
A battery allows you to use the laptop when it not plugged in.
What are a few common examples of a computer?
A few common examples of a computer are smartphones, wearables, game consoles, and TVs.
What does a monitor work with?
A monitor works with a video card.
What does a scanner do in a printer?
A scanner allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital image.
What part of a computer saves the date even if its turned off or unplugged?
The hard drive saves the date when the computer is turned off or unplugged.
What do you have to do if you need more ports?
You would need to get a adapter.
What are the parts of a desktop computer?
A few different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
What are the basic parts of a desktop?
The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
What does a web camera do?
A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.
What does the video card do?
The video card shows what you see on your monitor.
Generally speaking, what computer is more expensive?
laptops.