Computing my Computer
By Eden D-R
Welcome
This is a quick and easy way tou knowing and using your computer.
Drives
Drives
Drives are what you store all of your work in, you can get different types of drive's:
.Hard Drive
.Opticle Drive
.Solid State
Opticle Drive
An Opticle Drive is the fastest drive around at the moment. You use these in every day life e.g CD, DVD and in you computer.
Hard Drive
A Hard Drive is a device for storing and retrieving digital information, primarily computer data.
A Hard Drive is a basic drive, they are very cheap but older.
Solid State
A Solid State Drive is the fastest drive around at the moment. You will often find these in iPads, iPhones and iMacs etc.
Moniter
Moniter
A moniter is your screen on your computer. It projects your work.
CPU
Central Processing Unit
The Central Processing Unit is a piece of hardware within a computer system which carries out the insructions of a computer programe by performing the basic arithmetical, logical and input/output operations of the system.
ROM
Read Only Memory
Read Only Memory is a type of storage media used in computers and other electronic devices.
RAM
Random Access Memory
Random Access Memory is a form of computer data storage.
Motherboards
Motherboards
The Motherboard is the circuit: its where all the components plug in.
Inputs and Outputs
Inputs
An input is something you put into the computer e.g. keys, microphone, mouse etc.
Outputs
An outputs device is something you get out of the computer e.g. speakers, moniters, printers etc.
Touch Screens
Touch Screens
Touch Screens are something instead of using your mouse you can use your finger instead. It has its advantages and dis-advantages.