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How A Computer Works

This document explains the basic components and functions of a computer, including the keyboard, CPU, memory, storage, and output devices. It highlights how these parts work together to help users learn, play, and create. Ultimately, it emphasizes that users control the computer by providing instructions for it to follow.

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How A Computer Works

This document explains the basic components and functions of a computer, including the keyboard, CPU, memory, storage, and output devices. It highlights how these parts work together to help users learn, play, and create. Ultimately, it emphasizes that users control the computer by providing instructions for it to follow.

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How a Computer Works

Welcome to our magical journey inside


computers! Today we'll discover how these
amazing machines help us learn, play, and create
every day.
What is a Computer?
A computer is a special machine that:
• Helps us with words, pictures, and numbers
• Uses electricity to work its magic
• Can be big or small, like desktops or tablets
The Keyboard: Giving
Instructions

Type Your Ideas


The keyboard lets us type letters, numbers, and
special instructions to tell the computer what to
do.

Click and Choose


The mouse helps us point, click, and move things
around on the screen - just like using your finger!
The CPU: The Brain of
the Computer
The Thinking Part
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is like the computer's
brain. It solves problems and follows your instructions.

Super Fast!
It can do millions of tasks in just one second -
faster than you can blink your eyes!
Memory: The Computer's Notebook
RAM = Random Access Memory
Memory works like a notebook where the
computer writes down what it's doing
right now.
When you play a game, the computer
keeps the game in memory so it can run
quickly!

But when you turn off the computer,


everything in memory disappears - like
erasing a chalkboard.
Storage: The Computer's Closet

Hard Drive USB Drive


Keeps all your games, pictures, and homework A tiny storage helper that lets you carry
safe inside the computer - even when it's turned your work from one computer to another.
off!
The Screen: Showing
the Results
The screen is like a magic window that shows
everything the computer is doing!

• It shows pictures, words, videos, and games


• Also called a "monitor" - it monitors (watches) what the computer does
• Screens can be big or small, and some even let you touch them!
Other Parts: Mouse, Printer, and Speakers

Mouse Printer Speakers


Helps you point and click on things Makes paper copies of your work and Let your computer play music,
you want pictures sounds, and talk to you
How Does It All Work
Together?
Input
You type on the keyboard or click the mouse to tell the
computer what to do

Processing
The CPU thinks about your instructions using memory to help

Output
The screen, speakers, or printer show you the results
Summary: Your Magical
Computer Helper
Computers help us learn and play
They work super fast to solve problems and show us amazing things!

Every part has a special job


From the brain-like CPU to the memory, storage, and screen

You're the computer's boss!


You give the instructions, and your computer helper does the work

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