What is a computer?
Name atleast two different types of computers?
Answers include: a desktop or laptop, tablet computers, PCs and Macs, ATM computers, a calculator or a computer that you can go too to scan your groceries, Gaming consoles, TVs, Wearable technology, Smartphones, .
What is a mouse?
The mouse is another important tool for communicating with computers. Commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
What is on the back of the computer case and how can you determine which port is which?
USB ports, Audio port, Serial port, Ethernet port, etc. The back of a computer case has connection ports that are made for specific devices. Some of the ports are color coded to help you determine which port is used with a particular device.
What is a video card?
The video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor. Most computers have a GPU (graphics processing unit) built into the motherboard instead of having a separate video card. If you like playing graphics-intensive games, you can add a faster video card to one of the expansion slots to get better performance.
What is a Touch pad?
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 is Hardware apart of on your computer?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
What is a keyboard?
The keyboard is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer. There are many different types of keyboards, but most are very similar and allow you to accomplish the same basic tasks.
What types of devices can you use with your computer?
Printers, Scanners, Speakers or headphones, Microphones, Web cameras, Gaming controllers, etc.
What's a hard drive?
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
How much do you think a laptop is? Take a guess.
$150 - $2,999.
What is (a) Software?
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors. Everything you do on your computer will rely on both hardware and software.
What is a monitor and what can it do?
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen. Most monitors have control buttons that allow you to change your monitor's display settings, and some monitors also have built-in speakers.
What is on the front of the computer case?
Disc drive, Audio or Headphone ports, USB port, etc etc.
What's a sound card?
The sound card—also called an audio card—is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones. Most motherboards have integrated sound, but you can upgrade to a dedicated sound card for higher-quality sound.
What does a laptop battery do?
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. Another benefit of having a battery is that it can provide backup power to the laptop if the power goes out.
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data. You may already know that you can use a computer to type documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web.
What can you put on your computer to help keep it safe and not break and what types are there?
A computer case. A computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, A desktop case lies flat on a desk, and the monitor usually sits on top of it. A tower case is tall and sits next to the monitor or on the floor.
How does a Web camera work?
A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures. Many webcams also include a microphone for certain types of cameras.
What's a network card?
The network card allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet. It can either connect with an Ethernet cable or through a wireless connection (often called Wi-Fi). Many motherboards have built-in network connections, and a network card can also be added to an expansion slot.
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. A laptop is also quicker to set up, and there are fewer cables to get in the way.
What is an IBM PC and when was it introduced? And what is a MAC and when was it introduced?
This type of computer began with the original IBM PC that was introduced in 1981. Other companies began creating similar computers, which were called IBM PC Compatible (often shortened to PC). And The Macintosh computer was introduced in 1984, All Macs are made by one company (Apple), and they almost always use the Mac OS X operating system.
What is the thing on the front of the computer with a little circle?
The power button to turn on and off the computer.
What is a scanner?
A scanner allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital (computer-readable) image.
What a power supply unit?
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's an 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.