computer

Copy the following terms, and search the web to find definitions. Make sure you write the definitions in your own words (not just copy and paste). Also add a link to each definition to show the website you found the definition.

computer-is a technically ele programmable machine  that users power for homework, to play games or to do your job on. it users a mouse and keyboard.
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Hardwear-is  hard drive, monitor, memory chip, or CPU. it is also related Software. you can also touch it and weigh it.
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Software-is programs to help the computer work. it is kind of the same as hardware.
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Program-is a specific need. or it is something you can use on a computer.
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Input-it is something put into your computer to find a result for Energy, work, or power used to drive a machine.
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Output- it is data generated by the computers.  This includes data produced at a software level
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Storage-is when you save your stuff to the computer and it holds it for you
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Processing- it is data moving to a goal or a end going  through stages
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 For the following computer parts, find an image to put into your page. Make sure you write the name of the part next to the image, and explain what it does (its job or function).
monitor-



a monitor displays the information from your computer

Keyboard-

It allows one to input data into an Information System

Hard drive-

A hard drive is, basically, a data storage

 

Cooling fan-

it cools down the computer so it doesnt overflow.

RAM-

 Random Access Memory, or volatile memory, is used by the system to store data for processing by a computer's central processing unit.

CPU-

CPU allows you to operate software.

clock-

tells the time

 modem-

A computer moves data around on wires

video card-

memory card that lets you keep stuff somewhere

sound card-

memory card that gives you the momory to hold songs

motherboard-

it is the main circuit board

USB stick

it is a a stick that you plug into a computer and transfer documents for one computer form another.

CD - ROM

it lets you play cds

DVD drive

lets you play dvds

CD drive

The CD Drive reads the information that is on a CD. If can also write information to a CD

Floppy disk

It can store computer data. The amount of data stored will depend on the size of the floppy disk and whether it is a high density or low density disk.

 Mouse

lets you have contorl over the computer

Printer

lets you print off stuff from the computer

 Power supply

a power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads.