Computers
Computers are designed for people to easliy access ways to communicate, research, working strategies, and entertainment
purposes. As time grows, so does the knowledge of technology, expanding the many different ways to sereach these features
of the computer.
purposes. As time grows, so does the knowledge of technology, expanding the many different ways to sereach these features
of the computer.
Hardware
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Hardware is a device, which connects to a computer or
anything that can be touched physically. Computer monitors,
printers, video cards are some examples of computer hardware.
Your computer wouldn't exist without hardware, and software
wouldn't be able to run on anything.
anything that can be touched physically. Computer monitors,
printers, video cards are some examples of computer hardware.
Your computer wouldn't exist without hardware, and software
wouldn't be able to run on anything.
Most people think about the physical features of the computer (hardware), which is what they see in front of them while on the computer. They don't tend to think about the software which are the main features of the computer.
Software
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Software is a collection of computer programs, documentations
and procedures that have a task on the computer system.
Software systems are divided into three major classes: application
software, programing software and system software.
Software changes the state of the computer hareware.
and procedures that have a task on the computer system.
Software systems are divided into three major classes: application
software, programing software and system software.
Software changes the state of the computer hareware.
All these computer features help everyone, and take part in their life. Whether its for a job, or just for fun, people get connected to this tool.
Input Devices
Input devices are any piece of computer hardware equipment
that controls signals and provides data to the information
processing system.
Examples
- Camera
- Scanner
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Microphone
that controls signals and provides data to the information
processing system.
Examples
- Camera
- Scanner
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Microphone
Output Devices
Output devices are any computer hardware equipment
that communicates the results that are carried out from
an information processing system.
Examples
- Speakers
- Printer
- Projector
- Monitors
that communicates the results that are carried out from
an information processing system.
Examples
- Speakers
- Printer
- Projector
- Monitors
Peripheral Devices
Peripheral devices are not a part of a host computer,
but are connected to it. It is dependent on the host,
but not always.
Examples
- Microphone
- Scanner
- Mouse
- Keyboard
but are connected to it. It is dependent on the host,
but not always.
Examples
- Microphone
- Scanner
- Mouse
- Keyboard
Storage Devices
Storage devices are hardware devices that are capable of holding
or storing information. Two storage devices: primary storage
device and secondary storage device.
Examples
- SD cards
- Hard drives
- USB flash drives
- Floppy disc's
or storing information. Two storage devices: primary storage
device and secondary storage device.
Examples
- SD cards
- Hard drives
- USB flash drives
- Floppy disc's
Networking
A computer network is when multiple computers are connected to the same hardware and can communicate, sharing the same information so users don't just have to use one computer at all times.
Technical components (hardware and software) that are required to setup a network:
Advantages of Having a Computer Network
You can log on a computer network anywhere and access your information having a computer networking system. It is faster at installing applications and saves time and money (e.x., sharing a printer for more than one computer). Computer networking also is great for security because you can setup a lock system. This is when you first turn your computer on, before it going into your information, there is a username and password that is needed to log in, keeping the information safe.
Disadvantages of Having a Computer Network
If something was to go wrong on the computers networking, it would be unable to operate and skill or knowledge of the network is needed for it to be managed. Installing applications takes longer to install on each computer and using much storage space can cause issues with the networking system.
The Four Main Factors That Affect the Computer's Performance
- Virus
- Processor speed
- Minimum RAM
- Minimum hard drive space
Technical components (hardware and software) that are required to setup a network:
- Network adapters
- Network hubs and switches
- routers and access points
- modems
- network cables
Advantages of Having a Computer Network
You can log on a computer network anywhere and access your information having a computer networking system. It is faster at installing applications and saves time and money (e.x., sharing a printer for more than one computer). Computer networking also is great for security because you can setup a lock system. This is when you first turn your computer on, before it going into your information, there is a username and password that is needed to log in, keeping the information safe.
Disadvantages of Having a Computer Network
If something was to go wrong on the computers networking, it would be unable to operate and skill or knowledge of the network is needed for it to be managed. Installing applications takes longer to install on each computer and using much storage space can cause issues with the networking system.
The Four Main Factors That Affect the Computer's Performance
- Virus
- Processor speed
- Minimum RAM
- Minimum hard drive space