Basic Computing

Computer
To put it simply, a computer is an electronic device that is designed to work with information.
The Computer…
1. Takes in information, then…
2. Processes the information, and then…
3. Displays the results.


Some Basic Components of a Computer:

Disk Drive Floppy Drive USB Ports Mouse Keyboard power Light Power Button External Ports Memory Card Reader
Monitor: The screen that shows the information for the computer; also called a display. Newer computers have LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors that are thinner than the older CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitor.

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