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Types of Computers
Computer Type
Personal Computer

Description
A complete computer but built on a
smaller scale.

Desktop

A PC that is not designed for

mobility and has more storage,
power, and versatility.
A portable computer that is slightly
smaller but still has all the
necessities of a computer and
more.
An even more portable computer
that is smaller and less powerful
than a regular laptop.

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Workstation

A desktop computer that has a

more powerful processor, more
storage, and enhanced capabilities.

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PDA

PDA stands for Personal Digital

Assistant. These are very small
computers that use flash memory
and touchscreen technology.
A computer that provides services
to other computers over a network.

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Mainframe

A computer so big that it could fill

an entire room.

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Super Computer

The best computer that anyone

could get.

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Laptop

Netbook

Server

Photo

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Operating Systems
Single User
Windows 10

Windows 7

Windows Server

Windows
Vista

XP

Multi User
Mac OS X

El Capitan

Macintosh
Maverick

Mountain Lion

Linux

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Computer Parts
Computer Part
Motherboard

Definition
A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a
computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit
boards can be slotted.

Processor

A program that translates another program into a form acceptable by

the computer being used.

RAM (Random Access Memory)

A type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly.

Hard Drive

A high-capacity storage device containing a read-write mechanism

plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit.

Solid State Drive

An all-electronic storage device that is an alternative to a hard disk.

Expansion Slot

A place in a computer where an expansion card can be inserted.

Network Card

A computer hardware component that connects a computer to a

computer network.

Audio Card

A peripheral device that attached to the motherboard to enable the

computer to input, process, and deliver sound.

Video Card

Connects to the motherboard of a computer system and generates

output images to display.

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Contents
Types of Computers............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Operating Systems ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Computer Parts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

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