Computer Basics

Specialized computer that can do a lot of things, includes browsing internet, playing games, sending emails, etc.

Programs designed to make users more productive such as spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation graphics

The physical parts of a computer

Programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices

Battery powered computers that are more portable than desktops, allowing you to use them almost anywhere.

A program that directs the computer’s activities

Allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs

A thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen

Designed to be placed on a desk, and they’re typically made up of a few different parts.

Brain of the computer that performs instructions defined by software

A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

Mobile computing device designed for single or multi-player video games

A program or instructions that give directions to the computer.

A program that provides visual navigation with menus and screen icons

Devices that can be worn on the body or on clothes

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.