hardware and software

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Processing devices

a device that is mounted inside the system unit of the computer

Mouse

a hand-held device used to move a pointer on the computer screen

Computer

a machine that is used to store, retrieve, and manipulate data

CPU

a silicon chip processes data and carries out instructions given to the computer

Printer

a type output device

Sound input device

accepts speech or sound as input and converts the speech to text or data

Router

an electronic device that joins two or more networks

What are some of the main components of hardware?

central processing unit

USB

external and removable hard disk drives are available that can plug into the USB port on the system unit

List some examples of storage devices.

flash drive, external hard drive, CDs

Laptop/Notebook computer

have all the essential parts i one unit

What does IPOS stand for?

input, process, output, storage

.Name some examples of applications software

it controls the flow of data among the computer parts

What are some input devices?

keyboard, mouse, microphone

Internet

largest network in the world connecting millions of computers across the globe

What are the two main types or platforms for personal computers?

mac, ios

Computer system

made up of components that include the computer, input, and output devices

Operating system

main software or system software that runs a computer and often defines the type of computer

.What are the two functions of operating systems?

micrasoft, power piont

List some examples of hardware

monitor ,mouse, keyboard

Desktop computer

often have a computer case or a system unit which contains processing devices, memory, and some storage devices

Name some output devices.

printer

System software

runs a computer and often defines the type of computer

Memory

stores the programs or instructions that run the computer as well as the data and information

What are the two basic categories of software?

system, application

Software

the collection of programs and other data input that tells the computer how to operate its device

Server

the computer hardware and software that serves the computer on a network

Personal computer

the computer you use at home or in school

Hardware

the physical component, devices, or parts of the computer

Scanner

used to convert text or graphics from a printed page into code that a computer can process

Storage device

used to store data on a computer

Storage device

used to transfer or safely store the data and information

Motherboard

where the computer memory and other vital electronic parts are stored

Monitor

which you view your computer work is an output device


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