what is a computer
what is a computer
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information.
a mouse is commonly known as a
pointing device
what are the ports for
to connect something to your computer like a new printer, keyboard, or mouse.
what is a hardrive?
is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
how is a laptop different from a desktop?
laptops are designed for portability and desktops are not.
What is a computer's ability
A computer has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
what are the basic parts of a computer?
(computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.)
USB ports are for
mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.
What is a CPU?
Central Processing Unit (processor)
what is a touchpad?
a touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer.
name 3 types of computers
smartphone, game consoles, tv's, fitness trackers
what is a keyboard mainly used for?
to communicate with a computer
what port does the HDMI go in?
Monitor port
What is the motherboard
main circuit board.
can you bring a laptop or a desktop on a plane
laptop
what are the personal computers
PC and Mac
what is the purpose of a computer case?
contain the main components of the computer
other types of ports
FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI
What does RAM stand for?
random access memory
every laptop has a
battery
what is hardware
any part of your computer that has a physical structure (keyboard or mouse)
how does a monitor work?
With a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
Where do the CD's and DVD's go?
Optical disc drive
What is the GPU?
(graphics processing unit)
you can add a faster video card to one of the expansion slots to get better performance
what is an AC adapter
a special power cable for a specific laptop