Subject: Computer. Week1: Parts of a Computer |[ 10% to @steemkidss]

in hive-139765 •  3 years ago  (edited)

Hello everyone, this is @manuelhooks and I'll be your computer teacher. in this lesson we shall be looking at the different parts of the computer and their functions.

Introduction

A computer is an electronic device that accept data as input then process the data into information.

The Computers we have today have passed through a lot of changes and it is continuously changing. So what we are using today as computer will not be used again in the future. It will surely be regarded as old as out of date.

Parts of a Computer

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A basic computer system is made up of the following parts:

  • A monitor
  • A system unit
  • A keyboard
  • A mouse

function of the basic parts

The monitor
A monitor is that part of the computer that allows you to see what is happening in the computer. It looks much like a television but can only function when connected to a System Unit.

The system unit
The system unit is that part of the Computer where all the processing activities takes place. It contains the CPU which is also known as the microprocessor. And described as the brain of the computer.

The keyboard

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A keyboard is that part of the computer that carries alphabets numbers and signs. it is used to type in data in the form of alphabet, numbers and other signs.

The mouse

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A mouse is a small handheld device used in pointing to locations and making selections. Most new users like using the mouse.

Modern Computers

Most people do not use desktop computer anymore, they prefer using laptop computers which are smart, light and easy to carry about. At this point, I will be showing you the parts of a laptop computer.
A laptop Computer has all its parts connected together in a very small compact unit that can be folded.

Laptop computers

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Laptop computers have screens, a screen functions as a monitor, allowing you to see what is going on in the laptop
Laptops have a small keyboard for typing.
In the place of a mouse, a laptop has a touch pad used for pointing. And the system unit is found under the keyboard.
Laptops also have a battery unit and a charger which allows you to use the laptop for a while after a blackout.

In our next lesson

Your next lesson I was showing you how to turn on the computer and your process called booting and how to turn it off in a process called shutting down.

Special mention
@steemkidss
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@eliany

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Excellent lesson dear @manuelhooks. Thank you for accepting to teach our kids

This is a great lesson for our kids. Kudos to you.

Wow, very interesting lesson.

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Thanks so much for this interesting class.
The lesson is very easy and concise.

Assignment answer

That part of the computer is called the system unit.
It us also known as the Tower or chassis.

Thanks so much Im eagerly expecting the next class