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How a Computer Works

The main parts of a real device

Look at a laptop. You see a screen and keys. What sits inside the case?

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A processor, memory and storage sit inside the case.

Most phones and laptops share the same main parts.

Most phones and laptops share these main parts.

The processor does the work. Memory holds it now. Storage keeps it.

  • Screen — shows words, pictures and video.
  • Keys or touch — how you type or tap.
  • Processor — does the work, step by step, fast.
  • Memory — holds what you do right now.
  • Storage — keeps your files with the power off.

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  1. 0 Start here
  2. 1 Input, process, output, storage
  3. 2 The main parts of a real device
  4. 3 Input and output devices
  5. 4 Hardware vs. software
  6. 5 Memory forgets. Storage remembers.
  7. 6 Files and folders
  8. 7 The big picture
  9. 8 Track quiz

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