how computers work

how computers work

1. input devices

   • something that puts information in your computer
   • microphone
   • keyboard
   • mouse
   • scanner

2. output devices

   • something that the computers send information to.
   • monitor
     • speaker
   • printer
     • projector

3. binary

   • a number system that only uses two numbers
     • example 0;1

4. hardware

   • CPU
     • the brain of the computer
     • memory
       • stores program operations and data
   • storage
     • where the files and computer programs are kept
   • mother board
     • main printer curcuit