Getting to Know Today’s Computers Group 2: Ashala LaShaina Kiera Jessica A Louis
Getting to Know Today’s Computer LaShaina Chandre Jonathan Ingrid Seth
Essential Components
Essential Components of Today’s Computers Hardware Physical components that make up your computer Can see or touch Modems, Ethernet card, monitor Software Programs or applications Hardware’s Brain (can’t live w/o) Makes the computer function Word processing, games, e- mail programs, encyclopedias, web browsers, juke boxes Important, OS (operating system), Mastermind helps everything work well together
The Case The Box or chassis Encloses the many parts of the computer Protect from damage and dust
The Motherboard Largest circuit board Hold important part together
Internal Hard Drive Long term memory Stores OS, software programs, other files Non-removable
The Processor Microprocessor or CPU, Central Processing Unit Brains of the computer Processes instructions More power=faster accomplish tasks
RAM Random Access Memory Short term memory Copies software temp. to RAM Erased after computer is turned off
Expansion Slots and Cards Add additional hardware Video cards, Ethernet card Make sure compatible
The Internet and the World Wide Web
The Internet NAPs Network Access Points Connected by the largest lines of the Internet Regional Router Connected to Regional Routers Regional Network Connect to various IPSs ISPs Internet Service Providers House Access the internet Connects through telephone or cable lines
Internet Functions Request data- ex) Client Provide data- ex) Serve Help send data- ex) Router
Future of the Web More people will use the web Faster web, possibly an Internet 2 Wireless