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Computer Parts
What are the parts of the Computer
Term | Definition |
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Desktop | a computer system that is small enough to use at a desk. Consists of usually a: Monitor, Tower, Mouse, and keyboard |
Laptop | A portable Computer. Small enough to sit on your lap. Battery Powered |
Tower | Base unit or simple case. Holds the all the parts of the computer. |
Monitor | A display or screen used to show visual output from the computer. |
Keyboard | Used to type letters and numbers |
Mouse | Used to select, click and drag, drag and drop, double click. |
Printer | A machine that uses ink and paper to create a hard copy of what the computer has made. |
Speak or Headphones | Devices that play sounds from the computer. |
Microphone | A device that record sounds. |
USB Thumb Drive | A small stick used to save files and documents. Makes taking documents with you easy! |
Motherboard | The part of the computer that everything is connected to. |
Hard Drive | The part of the computer that stores and saves information and data. |
CPU | The brain of the computer |
RAM | Allows you to do multiple things at once on the computer. |
USB Port | The place you plug devices such as your iPhone or tablet into. Allows the device to communicate with the computer. |