The Computer
Hardware
Grade 2
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The Computer Hardware
Computers Components
are really different devices
with different tasks. These
are components are also
called peripherals.
All together they are called the computer
Hardware System. These are composed
of the CPU inside the box, keyboard,
mouse, monitor, printer and speakers
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The CPU
The CPU or central processing unit is
found inside the CPU box.
The CPU box is often called the brain of
the computer. The CPU follows special
commands. It processes the data you enter
into it using the program you choose.
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The Keyboard
The keyboard is used to type
data into the computer. It is
one way of telling the computer
what to do. You can type in
words or numbers using the
keyboard. You can also type in
commands and programs.
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The Monitor
The monitor allows you to see what
your computer is doing. It is like a
television. You will see your letters,
drawings, pictures or movies on the
monitor screen.
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The Mouse
The mouse is a pointing device. It is
used to enter data and commands into
the computer. It moves the pointer on
the monitoring screen. When you move
the mouse, the pointer also moves. You
can also point objects on the screen
using the mouse
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Speakers
The speakers are computer parts that
converts electrical signal to sound.
The speakers allow to hear music.
Other sounds can also be heard when
the computer is working.
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The Printer
The printer is a machine that takes
what you have crated in your
computer and places them on paper.
The printer allows you to print your
letters and picture
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Types of Personal
Computers
Desktop Computer
This is a personal
computer placed on a
desk or table. It is not
portable and it cannot
be moved around easily
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Nettop
It is a new breed of
computer introduced
by Intel. It is small
and low cost
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Laptop Computer
It is a small personal computer
wherein the keyboard, pointing
device, CPU, rechargeable
battery, and other components
are packed together in one
single portable unit. It is
intended for mobile use
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Tablet PC
It is a notebook equipped
with a touchscreen which
allows the user to operate
the computer using a digital
pen or stylus. The fingertip
can also be used.
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Notebook
It is a small laptop built for
both portability and low
price. Its feature is less
than the standard
notebook.
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