What is a computer? (KS LMES)

Tablet computer (tablet)

A complete computer contained entirely in a flat touch screen that uses a stylus, digital pen, or fingertip as an input device instead of a keyboard or mouse.

Smart TV

A television that contains an embedded computer that enables you to access web-based content, including streaming media, online gaming, social media, and more.

Smartphone

Any electronic handheld device that functions as a mobile phone as well as a personal digital assistant (PDA) or other information appliance.

Wearables

Devices that may be worn on a person's wrist or incorporated into clothing.

Computer, PC

Electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data and produces a result.

Mac (Macintosh) computer

Introduced by Apple in 1984; first widely sold PC with a graphical user interface (GUI); runs Mac OS X operating system

desktop computer

Typical computer system with a separate screen and system unit. (Not easily moved)

Server

a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network

Game console

a specialized type of computer that is used for playing video games on your TV.

software

any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it

Hardware

anything you can physically touch (keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc)

laptop computer

personal computer; portable (can be used anywhere)