Computers and the Internet

Chromebook Booklet 1

What is a Chromebook?

A Chromebook is a computer.

What is a Chromebook?

A computer lets you:

• send emails,• make video calls,• shop online,• play games,

… and more!

Types of Computers

This computer is called a desktop.

Types of Computers

This computer is called a laptop or a notebook.

Types of Computers

Desktops, laptops and notebooks have monitors.

monitors

Types of Computers

Desktops, laptops and notebooks also have keyboards.

keyboards

Types of Computers

The monitor and keyboard are connected to a desktop with a cable.

cables

Types of Computers

A desktop also has a tower. Laptops and notebooks don’t have a tower.

towers

Types of Computers

Computers smaller than a laptop / notebook are called mobile devices or portable devices.

Types of Computers

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Types of Computers

The Microsoft Surface is a tablet computer.

Types of Computers

The Samsung Galaxy is a smart phone.

Types of Computers

The Apple Watch is a smart watch.

Applications

To do things on a computer, you need to use a program or an application.

Applications

Programs or applications let you do something useful on a computer.

Applications

On portable devices, applications are usually called apps.

The Internet

The internet lets computers all over the world talk to each other.

The Internet

In 2012, about 8.7 billion desktops, laptops and devices were connected to the internet.

The Internet

When you do something on the internet, you do it online.

The Internet

These people are talking online.

The Internet

Most of the applications on your Chromebook are online applications.

Google Search 

YouTube 

Google Maps 

Gmail