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Lesson 7 of 9

The big picture

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How a computer works: the big picture
IdeaRemember
The loopA computer takes in input, works on it, and gives output. It can save it too.
The partsThe processor does the work. Memory holds it for now. Storage keeps it.
Input and output devicesInput devices send things in. Output devices send results out.
Hardware and softwareHardware is what you can touch. Software tells it what to do.
Memory and storageMemory forgets at power off. Storage keeps what you saved.
Files and foldersA file is one saved thing. A folder groups related files.

Next, you will build with blocks in Intro Programming with Blocks.