Computer Literacy

an electronic device that manipulates information, or data

any part of your computer that has a physical structure

any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it

computers designed to be placed on a desk, and they're typically made up of a few different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

battery-powered computers that are more portable than desktops, allowing you to use them almost anywhere.

are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops. Instead of a keyboard and mouse, tablets use a touch-sensitive screen for typing and navigation.

a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network

Wearable technology is a general term for a group of devices—including fitness trackers and smartwatches—that are designed to be worn throughout the day

cell phones that can do a lot of things computers can do, including browsing the Internet and playing games

two main styles of personal computers

the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord

the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply

works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen

are newer monitors, they usually have LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light-emitting diode) displays. These can be made very thin

are monitors that are much larger and heavier, and they take up more desk space.