What is a computer?
What is hardware and what does it include?
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure it includes all of the computer's internal parts.
What are the basic parts of a desktop?
The basics are computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse and power cord.
What is on the back of the computer?
Connection ports
What is a motherboard?
The computers main circuit board
What is a laptop?
A personal computer that can be easily moved
What are the 4 main examples of types of computers?
the four main examples are desktop computers, laptop computers, servers, and tablet computers.
What are the most common mouse alternatives?
Trackball and touchpad
Where are the USB ports located?
On the back of the computer case
Where is the CPU located?
Inside the computer case in the motherboard
What is a touchpad?
Its a touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer
What is software?
Software is any type of instruction that will tell hardware what to do and how.
What is a computer case?
A metal and plastic box that contains the main component of a computer.
What their ports are there?
FireWire, Thunderbolt and HDMI
What is a hard drive?
Is where your software documents and other files are located
What is a ac adapter?
A specialized power cable
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data
What is a mouse?
Lets you point to objects on the screen and click on them.
What's a printer?
Used to print documents, photos, and anything else on your screen.
What does the power supply unit do?
supply power to the computer
What's the most common port?
USB
What abilities do computers have?
Computers have the ability to store, retrieve and process data.
What are new monitors often called?
They are often called flat panel displays.
What are scanners?
Allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it as a digital image
Where is the GPU located in most computers?
Built into the motherboard
What is a battery?
A battery that allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in