computer - Mind Map

computer

hardware basics

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The CPU of your computer is very much like your brain, it is the part of the computer that gives out all basic instructions to every other component on your computer.

Motherboard

The motherboard of your PC is your inner body, it connects all the different parts of your PC together, your motherboard is another critical component

Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM, temporary memory/information in the computer.

Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive (HDD/SSD)

A Hard Drive uses a disk and magnets to write data on to the disk that will permanently store information

Solid State Drives work off of flash memory, unlike a hard drive they have no moving parts and everything works electronically.

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

this is where your power supply comes into play.

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

it is the component that outputs all your visuals on the computer and let’s you playback video.

Computer Case/Tower

tower will keep all your components protected, in place, and provide proper ventilation.

Computer Monitor

A computer monitor is simply the screen that will be giving you your video output from the computer.

Optical Drive/Blu-ray Drive

Blu-Ray drives also read CDs/DVDs as well as Blu-Ray disks, but may not WRITE CD or DVD formats. Either one will be fine however, as what you need is something to read the disk to install your operating system.

types of computers

Mainframe Computer

It is high capacity and costly computer. It is largely used by big organizations where many people can use it simultaneously.

Super Computer

This category of computer is the fastest and also very expensive. A typical supercomputer can solve up to ten trillion individual calculations per second.

Workstation Computer

The computer of this category is a high-end and expensive one. It is exclusively made for complex work purpose.

Personal Computer (PC)

It is a low capacity computer developed for single users.

Apple Macintosh (Mac)

It is a sort of personal computer manufactured by Apple company.

Laptop computer (notebook)

t is a handy computer that can be easily carried anywhere.

Tablet and Smartphone

Modern technology has advanced further. It has helped develop computers that are pocket-friendly. Tablets and smartphones are the best examples of such computer.

input devices

Keyboard

A keyboard is a human interface device which is represented as a layout of buttons.

Computer mouse

A pointing device is any human interface device that allows a user to input spatial data to a computer

Touchscreen

Image scanner

Video input devices are used to digitize images or video from the outside world into the computer. The information can be stored in a multitude of formats depending on the user’s requirement.

Webcam

Digital camera

Microphone

Audio input devices are used to capture sound. In some cases, an audio output device can be used as an input device, in order to capture produced sound.

input/output

There are many input and output devices such as multifunction printers and computer-based navigation systems that are used for specialised or unique applications.

Network interface controller (NIC)

Modem

output devices

Computer display

A display device is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

Printer

Projector

Speaker

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