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hardware and operating systems :ok_hand::skin-tone-2: (4. windows…

- - - - Function
        
        Output
        
        Storing
        
        Input
        
        Processing
- - - - Today's microprocessors can process 64 bits at a time.
      - A microprocessor's powe also depends on its cache memory and the speed at which it communicates with the RAM
      - The clock rate sets the pace at which processes are completed. the clock continuously generates electrical impulses.
  - - - Optical discs
      - Solid-state memory (flash)
      - Magnetic disks
  - - - The IDE or ATA and SATA connectors
      - The chipset
      - Slots
      - Various input/output ports
    - - We can physically connect devices to the computer in different ways.
        
        By special connectors on the motherboard, for such devices as the hard disk, DVD drives and so on.
        
        Using the external ports on the side or back of the computer, for example, the USB port.
        
        Using an expansion slot on the motherboard, to connect a sound card or a graphics card, for example.
- - - - presentations: powerpoint, impress.
      - database management tools: access, base.
      - spreadsheets: excel, calc.
      - drawing programs: paint, paint shop pro, draw.
      - word processors: word, writer.
      - antivirus software, file compressors, web browsers and webmail software, games and so on.
    - - Provides an interface or working enviroment
      - Communication between applications and peripheral devices.
      - Manages the memory and storage systems
      - Manages the microprocessor.