Computers Inside and Out

Computer
A computer is an electronic device
that processes data and stores it.
The data that is stored in a
computer is in binary form ( in 1s
and 0s). It makes decisions based
on the input given in a variable
program.
Keyboard
A keyboard is an input device that
lets the user input data and tell the
computer what to do. Commonly
keyboards are made up of keys
(Either physical or on screen) that
have a programmed responses to
when the keys are pressed.
Cooling Devices
Cooling devices are used to dissipate
excess heat created by the
components of the computer.
Common types of cooling devices in
computers include: Computer fans
that circulate air in the computer
therefore cooling it. Another type of
cooling device is a heatsink that uses
liquid to transfer heat from
components out of the computer.
Ram
Random Access Memory is a form of
computer data storage that stores the data
and machine code currently being used.
This allows the computer to multitask and a
have more than one program running at a
time. The more RAM you have the more
multitasking your computer can do.
Input
Any command given to the computer is
input. (example: typing, clicking items
with the mouse etc.) User input is sent to
the computer using an input device.
(example: keyboard, mouse etc.)
Output
Output devices receive commands and
data from the computer and project
them ( Most commonly a display) to
show progress in a program or
commands. Examples of output devices
include speakers or monitors.
Mouse
A computer mouse is a handheld input
device most commonly used to move a
pointer two dimensionally across a
display. It detects movement through
optical sensors and can be used to
select items on the display.
OS
An operating system (OS) manages
computer programs and systems. It is
the bridge between input and output
devices (example: from keyboard to
screen). The operating system allows
the user to access the functions of the
computer.
CPU
CPU (Central Processing Unit) is
essentially the brain of the computer. It
makes decisions and carries out
commands.
Hard Drive
Hard drives are the long term memory of a
computer. It remembers files and keeps
them to be opened at a later time. It also
holds the software that the computer runs.
Motherboard
The motherboard is a chip that allows
communication between the devices in
the computer. Many peripherals or “extra
devices” such as the video card
communicate through the motherboard.
Microprocessor
The microprocessor make the decisions in
the computer that are necessary for it to
run. The microprocessor is connected to
the motherboard and make decisions for
the motherboard in 1 or 0.The better the
microprocessor the faster it can make
decisions and therefore the computer runs
faster.
Hardware
Computer hardware are the physical parts
of the computer (example: keyboard,
mouse monitor etc.). Hardware is
instructed to execute any command or
instruction by the software.
Software
Software is the set of instructions inside
the computer that actually runs the
systems. It can only be run alongside
hardware as the hardware tells the
software what to do and vice versa.
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