How Computers Work

How Computers Work

1. Input device

   • How I comunicate with a computer.
   • Keyboard
   • Mouse

2. Output device

   • How the computer connects with me.
   • Speakers
   • Headphones

3. Binary

   • 1's and 0's
   • convert it using a grid with 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 etc grid.

4. Networks

   • Ring network
   • A network is two or more computers that are joined together so that they can share information
   • Bus Network
   • Star network
     • If one cable stops working, the others still work.
     • It costs a lot of money due to all of the cables.

5. Hardware

   • CPU (central procsessing unit)
     • Brains of the computer.
   • RAM (random access memory)
     • Things are stored on this but it is wiped when the computer is switched off.
   • Motherboard
     • It allows power to go to all of the computers components and connect. It is like the mother of the computer.