chapter 14 - COMPUTING by fuleratu aminu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw en-us 2025-10-03 09:24:46 UTC 2025-10-09 09:15:06 UTC hello@padlet.com What is a computer? aminufuleratu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3616609735 Computers are not intelligent; they are tools that follow instructions perfectly and quickly.

]]> 2025-10-03 09:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3616609735 Hadware aminufuleratu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3616613234 Hardware: the part of the computer you can touch: CPU, memory, graphics card, and peripherals. They can be changed.

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]]> 2025-10-08 09:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623335878 aminufuleratu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623342958 CPU: It is a board with many chips and electronic components. Also called the processor, it is the "brain" of the computer, as it analyzes information and makes decisions based on logic.

]]> 2025-10-08 09:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623342958 Hard Disk aminufuleratu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623359175

  • A set of rigid discs with a magnetic surface.

  • Function: Stores all programs, files, and data permanently.

  • Advantages:

    • Large storage capacity (today around 1 TB).

    • Data can be saved and erased whenever needed.

  • Disadvantages:

    • Relatively slow compared to other types of memory.

    • Takes longer to read and write information.

    • ]]>     2025-10-08 09:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623359175     Ram aminufuleratu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623360778

  • A green plastic card with chips installed on the motherboard.

  • Motherboards have empty slots, so more RAM can be added if needed.

  • Function: Stores applications and files currently in use.

  • Advantages:

    • Reads and writes data very quickly.

  • Disadvantages:

    • Data is lost if there is a power cut.

    • Smaller storage capacity (around 6 GB) compared to the hard disk.

    • ]]>     2025-10-08 09:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623360778     CDs / DVDs aminufuleratu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623366502

    • Use light to read and write data.

    • Advantages: Cheap.

    • Disadvantages: Not suitable for rewriting.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 10:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623366502     Pen Drives / Memory Cards aminufuleratu https://padlet.com/aminufuleratu/2dukbkcfkctnp6mw/wish/3623367405

    • Store data in chips.

    • Advantages: Rewritable and fast.

    • Disadvantages: More expensive than CDs/DVDs.

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