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memory and storage
CPU
hardware
software
you cant see software
operating system is a piece of software each computer needs to run. it manages he hardware and the res of the software.
application software are pices of software on a computer tha te user wants to use. they can be different for everyone depending on your inerests and what you use your devise for
Utility software is used to clear, organise, protect and keep your computer running smoothly. you don't need this software but it helps your computer last longer without problems
you can see and touch hardware
RAM
CPU
Motherboard
hardware is the physical parts of a computer
Monitor
Keyboard
memory gets deleted when a computer gets turned off
Storage does not get deleted when a computer is turned off
Storage allows for long term data access
memory allows for short term data access
The cpu carries out instructions given.
desktop and laptop computers, mobile phones, dvd players and washing machines all have CPUs in them
The CPU is the Central Processing Unit of the computer
the CPU is often called the brains of the computer
The speed of the CPU is measured in gigahertz
RAM stands for random access Memory and is a storage thing
You can get multiple core CPU which helps to run multiple things at one time