A COMPUTER SYSTEM is made up of pieces of electronic equipment which runs on electricity.
Computers are used to do calculations, search through data to find things, sort things in order and also can be used to communicate or transfer information from one place to another.
The parts of a computer are known as COMPUTER HARDWARE.
Here are the pieces of hardware which computers use:-
Keyboard |
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Used to type in data (numbers and letters) |
Monitor |
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Used to see what we have typed in and also shows us the results of any calculations |
Printer |
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Used to get a copy of our work on paper |
Disk Drive |
Used to save our work so that it can be loaded and used later |
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Floppy Disk |
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Small portable disk for storing our work |
Concept Keyboard |
Large touch sensitive keyboard with pictures - good for very young children |
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