Parts of a computer
The physical parts of a computer
Hardware
Stores data and instructions while the computer is working
RAM
Tells a computer what to do and how to do it
Software
A program that destroys data on a computer
Virus
A flat control surface used to move the cursor
Touchpad
Stores bits of data and particles on the surface of a magnetic device
Hard drive
Uses radio waves to connects to other devices
WI-FI
processes data and completes arithmetic operations
CPU
Part of computer that displays data
Monitor
Storage device that uses flash memory
USB flash dirve
Allows communication between devices
USB
The main circuit board
motherboard
Where data and applications can be stored and accessed
Cloud Storage
Receives and sends data on computers and networks
Router
Processes and compares data and completes arithmetic operations
CPU
Memory card mostly used in cameras
SD card
Areas on the internet where data and applications can be accessed
Cloud Storage