sections 2
: what is a computer
electronic device that manipulates info or date
what are 3 parts of a desktop computer
computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord
what are connection ports made to fit
specific devices
what is the main circuit board
motherboard
if you decide to open a computer case and take a look what you should do first
unplug it first
what is a software
set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
what makes the monitor work
the video card
name any type of printer
inkjet printer laser printer photo printer
where are most processors located
: it is located in the computer case
What is another name for a touchpad
a trackpad
what a brief definition in the book for game console
specialized type of computer that is used for playing video games
what does the computer case contain
what does an all-in-one computer come with
what does a digital camera do
capture pictures and videos in a digital format
what is a ram
: your system's short-term memory
which one is more expensive according to the text, laptops or desktop computers
laptop
what is a Macintosh computer
the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface,
What does trackball do
a trackball is a ball that rotates freely instead of using the mouse
what are 2 devices called peripherals
computer keyboard, mouse, monitor
what is a processor speed measured in
megahertz
what is the specialized power cable called
the power cable is called an AC adapter
what is a personal computer
desktop or laptop
what does an all-in-one computer come with
: an all-in-one computer comes the internal components
: what are one of the output devices
Speakers and headphones
if you want to avoid losing something, what you must do
save it on the computer instead of logging out straight away
: what allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in
battery allows you to use the laptop without it being plugged in