COMPUTERS 101

WHAT IS A COMPUTER.

• An electronic device used for storing...
• And processing data
• Usually done in binary form

WHAT ARE THE MAIN COMPUTER PARTS.

• Hard drive
• RAM
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Monitor

COMPUTER PARTS CONTINUED

• Casing
• Disk drive
• Motherboard
• Power supply
• Cooling fan

WHAT THEY DO

• Hard drive stores data and operating system
• Casing holds and protects the parts of the computer
• Cooling fan keeps parts and interior from overheating
• Keyboard and mouse allow for user input
• Monitor displays information from computer

WHAT THEY DO CONT.

• Motherboard handles primary processing
• Also transfers data from one part to another
• RAM (Random Access Memory)
• Allows information to be accessed in a direct...
• And random manner

WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

• Technology is a big part of today's society
• Present in almost all parts of society
• Without computers, there is no...
• Facebook, twitter, tumblr, vine, etc
• Cell phones would still be the size of bricks

QUESTIONS?