What is a Computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
What is a computer case?
The computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, (CPU), and power supply. The front of the case usually has an On/Off button and one or more optical drives.
What does the front of the computer case look like?
Optical Disc Drive, Power Button, Audio In/Audio Out, USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port
What is inside a computer?
Motherboard, CPU/processor, RAM (random access memory), Hard drive, Power supply unit, Expansion cards,
What is a laptop computer?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in various locations. Most laptops are designed to have all the functions of a desktop computer, but laptops tend to be more expensive than equivalent desktop computers.
What is Hardware vs. software?
Hardware consists of physical components like a mouse and keyboard. Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
what is monitor ?
The screen operates with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen. Most screens have control buttons that allow you to change the display settings of the screen, and some screens even have speakers.
What is on the back of the computer case?
The ports are designed to be compatible with specific devices. The location of the ports will vary between computers, and Expansion Slots
What does the expansion card contain?
Video card , Sound card, Bluetooth card (or adapter)
How is a laptop different from a desktop?
With one main difference: You can easily disconnect the peripherals and take the laptop with you wherever you go.
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What are the different types of computers?
There are types of Desktop computers, Laptop computers, Tablet computers and A server is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
What is keyboard?
The keyboard is one of the main ways to communicate with the computer. There are many different types of keyboards, but most of them are very similar.
Are there other types of ports?
FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI
what's in the power supply?
The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer. It sends power through cables to the motherboard and other components.
What is the touchpad of the computer used for?
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.
What are PCs and Macs ?
This type of computer began with the original IBM PC introduced in 1981. Other companies started to create similar computers, referred to as IBM PC compatible. Today, this is the most popular type of personal computer, and it often includes the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Macintosh computer was introduced in 1984, and it was the first personal computer to be widely sold with a graphical user interface, also known as GUI. All Macs are produced by one company (Apple), and they almost always use the Mac OS X operating system.
What is Mouse?
The mouse is an important tool that helps click and move items on the screen.
Which peripheral device can you use with your computer?
Printers, Scanners, Speakers/headphones, Microphones, these are the basic peripheral devices
What is a hard drive?
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage
How does the AC converter battery work?
Battery: Every laptop has a battery, which allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in. Whenever you plug in the laptop, the battery recharges.
AC converter: A laptop usually has a specialized power cable called an AC adapter, which is designed to be used with that specific type of laptop.
These days, which computer is convenient to use and easy to take outside?
Smartphones, Wearable
What options can replace the mouse?
The control ball is like a mouse but can be controlled by hand.
What are the less common external devices?
Web cameras, Game controllers and joysticks, Digital cameras, Mobile phones, MP3 players, tablet computers.
What is RAM?
RAM is your system's short-term memory
What are the ports and price of computers used for?
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. However, some ports may be different, and you may need an adapter in order to use them.
price:In general, laptops tend to be more expensive than desktop computers with the same internal components. Although you may find that some basic laptops are priced lower than desktops, the desktops are inferior.