computing devices

computing devices

1. desktop computers

   • main case
     • the main case will contain components such as the motherboard, hardrive and power supply.
   • mouse
     • the mouse is an input device that is used to move the curser on the screen to wherever the user wants it to.
   • monitor
     • computer monitors are output devices used to display the tasks being worked on by the user.
     • widescreen monitor
     • standard monitor
     • retractable monitor
   • keyboard
     • keyboards are used to input characters while typing or entering commands. there may or may not be a separate number keypad.
   • dvd drive
     • a dvd drive is used to read dvds. Also it is a storage device.