-computer-a piece of technology that runs on electricity and u can use to socialise or work from, you can also play a range of games
http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/definition/computer-hardware-Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer.
-software-Computer software is a general term that describes computer programs
-program-a program is a thing on a computer that you do and it helps you work or play
http://www.openprojects.org/software-definition.htm
-input- Whatever goes into the computer. Input can take a variety of forms, from commands you enter from the keyboard to data from another computer or USB. A device that feeds data into a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse, is called an input device.
http://www.techterms.com/definition/input-output - output is Anything that comes out of a computer in a variety of forms as binary numbers, as characters, as pictures, and as printed pages. Output devices include display screens, loudspeakers, and printers.
http://computer.yourdictionary.com/output-storage-how much memory the computer has and how you you save stuff
-processing-
Using a computer to create, edit, and print documents
2 For the following computer parts, find an image to put into your page. Make sure you write the name of the part next to the image, and explain what it does (its job or function).
-monitor-it is the screen and shows you stuff
keyboard-the keyboard lets you type and write numbers
HARDRIVE- it holds all the memory but some computers like laptops or macs have internal hardrives
-COOLING FAN-it keeps the computer cool so it doesn't over heat
-RAM-storage of memory
-CPU-central processing unit
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CLOCK-something that helps you tell the time
MODEM-an external box for the Internet
video card-a memory card that lets you hold the storage for a video
2 For the following computer parts, find an image to put into your page. Make sure you write the name of the part next to the image, and explain what it does (its job or function).
-monitor-it is the screen and shows you stuff
HARDRIVE- it holds all the memory but some computers like laptops or macs have internal hardrives
-COOLING FAN-it keeps the computer cool so it doesn't over heat
-RAM-storage of memory
-CPU-central processing unit
CLOCK-something that helps you tell the time
MODEM-an external box for the Internet
video card-a memory card that lets you hold the storage for a video
sound card-a memory card that gives you the memory to hold songs
motherboard-a motherboard is the main circuit board that controls everything
usb- a usb is a small stick that lets you carry around documents and stuff and put them on to other computers
CD-ROM-a CD ROM is Short for compact disk read only memory a type of optical disk capable of storing large amounts of data
DVD drive- an optical disc storage media format , its main uses are video and data storage
CD drive- a external box that takes Cd's or DVDs
floppy disk-an old card that holds documents and memory
mouse- a controller that lets you control the computer
printer- something that lets you print off pages or photos that you want so that you can show others
power supply-the power supply is what keeps the computer going so that you can use it, the power supply is in a box called the power box that is in the computer its self
MICROPHONE-Lets you talk into a microphone so you can amplify or record your voice
usb- a usb is a small stick that lets you carry around documents and stuff and put them on to other computers
CD-ROM-a CD ROM is Short for compact disk read only memory a type of optical disk capable of storing large amounts of data
DVD drive- an optical disc storage media format , its main uses are video and data storage
CD drive- a external box that takes Cd's or DVDs
floppy disk-an old card that holds documents and memory
mouse- a controller that lets you control the computer
printer- something that lets you print off pages or photos that you want so that you can show others
power supply-the power supply is what keeps the computer going so that you can use it, the power supply is in a box called the power box that is in the computer its self
MICROPHONE-Lets you talk into a microphone so you can amplify or record your voice
