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DVD-ROM Drive - a device used for reading data from a DVD. It is the most common way of transferring digital video. REMOVABLE MEDIA DEVICES CD Writer - a device used for both reading and writing data to and from a CD.ĭVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - a popular type of removable media that is the same dimensions as a CD but stores up to 6 times as much information. “Random” refers to the idea that any piece of data can be returned in a constant time, regardless of its physical location and whether or not it is related to the previous piece of data. Today it takes the form of Integrated circuits that allow stored data to be accessed in any order. RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY -Is a form of computer storage. HARD DISK -Provides permanent storage of data in the computer. Internal įlash Drive Memory Card CDs, DVDs, BluRay discs Diskettes Storage device -Provide permanent storage of information. Webcam -inputs images to the computer to communicate with other computer users.ĭigital camera Modem (modulator/demodulator) -The modem is a device that allows a given computer to share data or otherwise communicate with another computer through a telephone line. Microphone -used to input sounds such as the human voice which can activate computer commands in conjunction with voice recognition software. Barcode reader Touch screen -Mostly common in tablet PC, usually require a stylus for accessing it. Scanner -converts images such as photographs into digital images that the computer can manipulate. Touch pad Joystick -A rod-like device often used by people who play computer games. The movement of the mouse along a flat surface like table is reflected by the movement of the mouse cursor or the mouse pointer (an arrow shaped image) on the monitor screen. Mouse -A mouse is a small device that allows the user to select and move images on the computer screen. The layout of the keys is mostly similar to a typewriter keyboard. Keyboard -The keyboard is a device that allows the user to enter information and instructions into a computer. Input device/hardware Storage device/hardware Output device/hardware Keyboard Touch screen Mouse Microphone Joystick Web camera Barcode reader Modem Digital camera Scanner Touch panel
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Input device -These are the hardware devices that inputs data into the computer for processing. The CPU is housed in the main computer case to which all other components and parts such as the monitor and the keyboard are connected. It processes the instructions from the computer user and manages information throughout the computer system. Word Processing Software Database Software Spreadsheet Software Multimedia Software Presentation Software Application Suite Microsoft Office I-workĬPU (Central Processing Unit) -The CPU is the “brain” of the computer.
Components of hardware software and peopleware example mac os x#
Microsoft Windows Mac OS X Unix Linux Google Chrome OSĮxamples of common Application Software Application software Examples of known Operating System The system will not be able to function without anyone operating it. Peopleware -Refers to the people who are using the computer. It is used to access, identify, and process information. Software -it instruct the computer what to do. Peopleware Hardware -Refers to physical component of the computer such as computer case, monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers and printers.