https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer Made by Mrs Hassey en-us 2016-09-05 14:21:46 UTC 2016-12-09 18:20:20 UTC hello@padlet.com khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606423 2016-09-05 14:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606423 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606514 2016-09-05 14:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606514 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606624 2016-09-05 14:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606624 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606709 There are 2 main components of a computer it's HARDWARE and its SOFTWARE ]]> 2016-09-05 14:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606709 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606866 The solid components that make up the physical structure of the computer ]]> 2016-09-05 14:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606866 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606975 The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports (such as USB ports). The motherboard connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer.

 Computer Basics: Inside the Computer. (n.d.). Retrieved January 12, 15, from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/inside-a-computer/1/ 

]]> 2016-09-05 14:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121606975 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121607280 also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to the CPU.

 Computer Basics: Inside the Computer. (n.d.). Retrieved January 12, 15, from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/inside-a-computer/1/ ]]> 2016-09-05 14:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121607280 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121607516 RAM is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.
RAM is measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). The more RAM you have, the more things your computer can do at the same time. 

 Computer Basics: Inside the Computer. (n.d.). Retrieved January 12,15,from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/inside-a-computer/1/
 ]]> 2016-09-05 14:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121607516 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121607905 Long Term Storage. Where you store all of the applications and files on your computer long term. Even after you unplug and turn off your computer. DON'T FORGET TO SAVE YOUR WORK WHEN WORKING IN A DESKTOP APPLICATION

 Computer Basics: Inside the Computer. (n.d.). Retrieved January 12, 15, from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/inside-a-computer/1/ ]]> 2016-09-05 14:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121607905 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121608265 2016-09-05 14:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/121608265 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142850025 Practical computer systems divide software into three major classes: system software, programming software and application software,  Computer software has to be "loaded" into the computer's storage (such as a hard drive, memory, or RAM).

Computer Software. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/computer_software.htm]]> 2016-12-09 16:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142850025 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142850726 System software includes a number of applications, such as utilities, operating systems, compilers and debuggers,
What are Examples of System Software? (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from https://www.reference.com/technology/examples-system-software-53bd638cd5240a30

]]> 2016-12-09 16:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142850726 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142856261 Programming software is a computer software or application that developers use to create other software or applications. Types of programming software include compilers, assemblers and debuggers. Some programming software is a bundle of all of these called an integrated development environment, which is very useful for developers.

https://www.reference.com/technology/programming-software-31c4cd6f9658c0fd]]> 2016-12-09 17:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142856261 khassey https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142856878  are computer programs that allow users to perform specific tasks. These programs are commonly referred to as "apps," and are usually completely self-contained and commercially produced.

Credit. (2016). What is application software? Retrieved December 9, 2016, from technology, https://www.reference.com/technology/application-software-de699645a0a25e0a?qo=cdpArticles]]> 2016-12-09 17:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/khassey/WhatIsAComputer/wish/142856878