COMPUTERS AND THEIR COMPONENTS

COMPUTERS AND THEIR COMPONENTS

1. What is Hardware?

   • All the physical components in which a computer is made up.
   • Main Components
     • Monitor
     • Computer Data Storage
     • CPU
     • Keyboard

2. What is Software?

   • All the programs and operating systems that work out in a computer
   • Types of Software
     • Application Software
       • They are programs that allow the user to do specific tasks.
       • Examples:
         • Photo editing Software
         • Database
     • System Software
       • They are programs that allow the hardware to run properly an allow the user to communicate with the computer
         • Examples
           • Device Driver
           • Operating Systems

3. Types of computers

   • Laptops
     • Advantages: Its portable, and its easy to use
     • Disadvantages: It doesnt has much storage capacity
   • Desktops
     • Advatages: It has a good storage capacity
     • Disadvantages: You cant take anywhere, it remains in one place

4. Emerging Technologies

   • Emerging technologies or converging technologies are terms used to indicate the emergence and convergence of new technologies, respectively, with demonstration potential as disruptive technologies

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