Parts of a computer
The parts of a computer that you can actually touch are called...
Hardware
Tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. For example, writing and reading programs, and games can be examples of this.
Software
Used for typing words and numbers on the computer.
Keyboard
The metal (or plastic) box that holds the 'brains' of the computer.
Computer Case
The most important program that runs on your computer. It lets the computer's hardware and software work together.
Operating System
Lets you point to objects on your screen, click on them, and even move them.
Mouse
The brains of the computer. Any time you click the mouse or press a key on the keyboard, you are sending instructions to this...
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Lets you explore the Internet where you can find lots of information, like pictures, videos, and webpages.
Internet Browser
Takes the text and pictures on your screen and prints them onto paper.
Printer
Where all of your documents are saved.
Hard Drive
Do many different things. For example, Microsoft Word or Google Docs are both word processing programs that let you write book reports, essays, stories, and more.
Application Programs
Let you hear different sounds created by the computer.
Speaker
Looks like a TV screen and lets you see your work and your files.
Monitor
Protects your computer so that it doesn't get a computer virus. The "immune system" of the computer.
Antivirus Software
A type of computer that is portable.
Laptop