PARTS OF THE COMPUTER
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Basic Components
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1.Case or Tower - This is the plastic box that contains the computer. Housed in the case, you will find the floppy drive, CD ROM drive, and the main components of the computer. Some of these are the hard drive, motherboard and the processor chip (CPU). The case keeps them neatly and safely together.
2. Monitor or Screen - This is the TV-type screen on which you see the work you’re doing on your computer.
3. Mouse - The mouse allows you to move, select and click on objects.
4. Keyboard - The keyboard is used to type in information and operate the computer.
5.Speakers - Sometimes speakers are connected to the computer so that you can hear music and sound.
6.Microphone - A microphone can provide a way to talk through or to the computer.
7. Printer - A device that makes a printed copy of your work on a sheet of paper.
