An Introduction To Computer Hardware Computer Basics An Introduction To Computer Hardware
Input Storage Processing Output Basic Parts Input Storage Processing Output
Input Devices are used to enter information into the computer
Examples: Keyboard Mouse Scanner Microphone Input Devices Examples: Keyboard Mouse Scanner Microphone Digital Camera Modem
Storage Devices are used to store the information entered by the user
Examples: Hard Drive Floppy Drive Zip Drive Tape Drive Storage Devices CD R/W Drive CD ROM Drive Examples: Hard Drive Floppy Drive Zip Drive Tape Drive
Processing Devices Processing Devices are used to “process” the information stored in the computer. Processing describes the all of the calculations and decision making that the computer does
Processing Devices Examples: CPU Chipset
Storage Devices Storage Devices are used to “display” the information from the computer
Examples: Monitor Printer Speakers Output Devices Examples: Monitor Printer Speakers Headphones Modem