1. PC Computers or Desktop Computers: Usually a computer box or case with built In internal Hard Drive, Processor, power supply, and CD or DVD Rom hooked to an internal motherboard. Usually with plugged in peripherals: USB or more specific for either input or output devices; Monitor, (output) Keyboard, (input) Mouse. (input) Speakers (output) Microphone ( Printer (output) Scanner (input) Projectors (output) USB Storage, (input and output) PC’s are mainly for Workstations, and or Home Offices Most PC’s have a Network card that is wired directly to a modem for the internet/Network with a cable. Productivity at the hands of Software; Calculator (crunch numbers or data) Calendars, organizers Write Word Documents, or Word Processing (MS Word) Games (solitaire, first person games like Sims, or Minecraft), ) (Bigger video Cards, with more speed for faster frame rates) Spreadsheets, inventory, accounting, etc. (MS Excel) Database Software (MS Access) Music Creation, or Player (Audio) Video Creation, or Player (video) (Bigger video Cards, with more speed for faster frame rates) Photo Creation, Editing, storing, creating, Printing, Graphic arts…. Communication, email, video conferencing (Skype or Gmail) Phone Calling (Skype or Gmail) Internet: Communication, Commerce, Streaming entertainment, research, education, Employment. Internet use through web browsers

2. Portable Laptop or Portable Workstations; Usually a foldable unit with Screen, built in keyboard and touchpad, or trackpad for mouse. All components are enclosed and hold the same components as a PC Desktop; Processors, Hard drive, CD or DVD Rom, RAM, Screen, Keyboard, mouse, USB Plugs, and Power supply usually in shape of an internal battery, that is replaceable, and a cable/power supply. Most all the Peripherals that a Desktop uses can be used with a laptop within the limits of available plugs installed on Laptop. Laptops can do the same things Productivity wise as a desktop, but with slower results depending on the speed of either device. For advanced Video Editing, Games, ) Bigger video Cards, with more speed for faster frame rates can be purchased, or more expensive laptops can be purchased. Some form of Speaker, Video Cam, and Mic, for video conferencing. Most Laptops have a Wireless built in Network Card that requires a wireless network setup near the laptop where you are using it. Most also have wired options for a wired Network  Productivity at the hands of Software;  Calculator (crunch numbers or data)  Calendars, organizers  Write Word Documents, or Word Processing (MS Word)  Games (solitaire, first person games like Sims, or Minecraft), ) (Bigger video Cards, with more speed for faster frame rates)  Spreadsheets, inventory, accounting, etc. (MS Excel)  Database Software (MS Access)  Music Creation, or Player (Audio)  Video Creation, or Player (video) (Bigger video Cards, with more speed for faster frame rates)  Photo Creation, Editing, storing, creating, Printing, Graphic arts….  Communication, email, video conferencing (Skype or Gmail) Phone Calling (Skype or Gmail)  Internet: Communication, Commerce, Streaming entertainment, research, education, Employment.  Internet use through web browsers

3. Tablet Computers: Some sort of Processor and RAM, for storage or use Some form of screen, usually Touch Some form of a keyboard, either attached, or available on the screen as a touch Qwerty Device. Some form of Speaker, Video Cam, and Mic, Built in Battery, and a charger. Some replaceable, Most not! Built in GPS for Navigating Most all Tablets and Readers can get onto a Wireless network using a wifi card/antenna built into the system. Productivity on a Tablet is decreased in its lack of size, speed, and ability to house fast applications and mass storage like it’s bigger counterpart’s. The Desktop and Laptop. However, after you have connected your account with whatever version of OS (operating System) the tablet is running. You will be directed to their online store, where you can download for free, or purchase application made for your unit. Productivity; Almost the same as Desktop/Laptop With major limits set on output as far as features and details. So basic editing, production can be done with limits. Entertainment Reading, Streaming, Video, audio, and research. Communication; email, phone, video. Social Media. Commerce, Education. Office productivity; limited Calendars, organizers Maps, Navigation. Internet use through web browsers Tablet Computers, e-readers, and Ipads

4. Cell Phones Cell Phones are common place in our current Technical Landscape; Phones are built with Screens with touchscreen capability's, touchscreen keyboards, Microphones, speakers, video and photo cams. Some front and back facing. Built in, some removable Batteries, and chargers, GPS devices for Navigating. Smartphones are given away at every phone contract, with the promise of constant contact thru Data Plans Worldwide. Wireless Data Plans are expensive, fortunately knowing how to activate your built in wireless network antenna and using a current wireless network, or one you find nearby, like coffeeshop helps save data. Productivity; Same as any Tablet, ipad, or ereader Reading documents, websites, books Creating small documents, presentations for office productivity Games, ecommerce, entertainment, graphic arts, communication, Photos and Video are all HD and are quite good with newer devices. Phone calls with current provider, ATT, Verizon, Sprint etc. or using data or wifi Skype, Gmail Call, Hangouts, etc…