2.1 Explain common computing devices Flashcards
Smartphones
You can use apps, take pictures, send tests, watch videos, play games, find your way with maps, and make calls
Tables
touchscreen built-in battery
E-reader
made for reading
Laptops and Notebooks
they’re smaller, lighter, and don’t use as much electricity as the big desktop computers. They have batteries inside so you can use them for a long time without needing to plug them in.
Workstations
where you work
Servers
A server is a powerful computer that’s used to store lots of information or to do special jobs for many people at once.
Gaming Consoles
Mostly come from video car and the only thing you can update is its storage
Contains a (GPU)
Virtual Reality Systems
it takes you all the way into a new world
Augment reality systems
puts computer-made images into the real world around you
Internet of Things
IoT
Home appliances
Home automation devices
Thermostats
A smart thermostat regulates the home environment by connecting to your phone.
Security Systems
Home assistants