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Computer Computer
A computer is an electronic machine that takes information, processes it,and stores it.
Computers are made up of hardware ( monitor, tower, keyboard, mouse, printer) and software (programs that tell the computer what to do)
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MONITORMONITOR
Displays video and pictures just like your TV
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CPU or TowerCPU or Tower
The Central Processing Unit or TOWER is the Brains of the computer.
It is the most important part of the computer
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KeyboardKeyboard
A set of typewriter keys to enter information into the computer
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MOUSEMOUSE
Controls the cursor (arrow or hand) on the monitor screen
Select information by “Clicking”
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PrinterPrinter
Prints a paper copy of what is seen on the monitor
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SpeakersSpeakers
Plays sounds from the computer
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INPUTINPUT
Input Devices allow us to send information to the CPU (TOWER) to tell the Computer what to do.
Some TYPES of Input:1. Keyboard2. Mouse3. Disk
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OUTPUTOUTPUT
Output devices receive information from the CPU (TOWER), then make it into sounds or pictures that we can understand.
Types of OUTPUT:1. Speaker2. Monitor3. Printer