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Getting to Know Today’s Computers
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Getting to Know Today’s Computers
Group 2:AshalaLaShainaKieraJessica ALouis
Getting to Know Today’s Computer
LaShainaChandreJonathanIngridSeth
Essential Components
Essential Components of Today’s Computers
Hardware• Physical components that
make up your computer• Can see or touch• Modems, Ethernet card,
monitor
Software• Programs or applications• Hardware’s Brain (can’t live w/o)• Makes the computer function• Word processing, games, e-mail
programs, encyclopedias, web browsers, juke boxes
• Important, OS (operating system), Mastermind helps everything work well together
The Case
•The Box or chassis•Encloses the many parts of the computer•Protect from damage and dust
The Motherboard
•Largest circuit board•Hold important part together
Internal Hard Drive
• Long term memory• Stores OS, software
programs, other files• Non-removable
The Processor
• Microprocessor or CPU, Central Processing Unit
• Brains of the computer
• Processes instructions
• More power=faster accomplish tasks
RAM
•Random Access Memory•Short term memory•Copies software temp. to RAM•Erased after computer is turned off
Expansion Slots and Cards
Add additional hardwareVideo cards, Ethernet cardMake sure compatible
The Internet and the World Wide Web
The Internet
NAPs •Network Access Points•Connected by the largest lines of the Internet
Regional Router •Connected to Regional Routers
Regional Network •Connect to various IPSs
ISPs•Internet Service Providers
House •Access the internet•Connects through telephone or cable lines
Internet Functions
• Request data- ex) Client• Provide data- ex) Serve• Help send data- ex) Router
Future of the Web
• More people will use the web• Faster web, possibly an Internet 2• Wireless