what is a computer
What is hardware
: Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure such as the keyboard or mouse
Why is a mouse important
: Commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
what is a printer
: A printer is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen
What is a motherboard?
: main circuit board
what is 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.
: what is software
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
What is a touchpad?
A touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
What is a scanner?
scanner allows you : A to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital (computer-readable) image.
what is the CPU also called?
processor
: Ports
: Most laptops have the same types of ports found on desktop computers (such as USB), although they usually have fewer ports to save space.
what are three things’ computers can do?
It can store, retrieve, and process data.
: What does a monitor do?
monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
: What is a microphone?
A microphone is a type of input device, or a device that receives information from a user
what is the system called?
RAM
How is a laptop different from a desktop
A laptop has an all-in-one design, with a built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad (which replaces the mouse), and speakers.
: What is a server?
computer that serves up information to other computers on a network
: what does a computer case do?
computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply.
What is a web camera?
: A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures
What does the hard drive do
keeps data saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it
what is a Touchpad
A touchpad—also called a trackpad—is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
: when was macintosh introduced?
1984
what are the two mouse types?
optical and mechanical mouse
what is a digital camera?
A digital camera lets you capture pictures and videos in a digital format.
what is a sound card?
: a sound card is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.
defined Battery?
Every laptop has a battery, which allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in.