What is a computer?
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
What are the basic parts of a computer?
The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
What does the back of a computer case contain?
The back of a computer case has connection ports that are made to fit specific devices
What is a CPU?
The central processing unit (CPU), also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.
What is a laptop battery?
Every laptop has a battery, which allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in.
What is a server?
A server is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network
What is a monitor?
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
What is a printer?
A printer is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.
What is a motherboard?
The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board.
What is 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.
What is a tablet computer?
Tablet computers—or tablets—are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops
What is a mouse?
A mouse is commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them
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 is RAM when it comes to a computer?
RAM is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.
What is a computer port?
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 is software?
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
What is a trackball?
A ball that can rotate freely. Instead of moving the device like a mouse, you can roll the ball with your thumb to move the pointer.
What is a web camera?
A web camera—or webcam—is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.
What is a Hard Drive?
The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
How much do laptops usually cost?
Generally speaking, laptops tend to be more expensive than a desktop computer with the same internal components.
What is hardware?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
What is a trackpad?
A touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
What is a digital camera?
A digital camera lets you capture pictures and videos in a digital format.
What is 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
What is a laptop computer?
A laptop is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations. Most laptops are designed to have all the functionality of a desktop computer, which means they can generally run the same software