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
Deadbolts/door locks
It’s a smart door lock you can access through an app
Video doorbells
Smart doorbells operate like regular doorbells but with they have two extra features. You can hear the doorbell ring on your phone, and you can see a video to check who’s at your door.
Vehicles
Internet Protocol (IP)/security cameras
Security cameras are great for watching over your home or business. They can record any movement and let you check what’s going on when you’re not there.
Streaming media devices
watch shows and movies from a wide variety of streaming services.
Medical Devices
Even medical devices such as glucose monitors or heart rate monitors, sending patient data to care providers as part of an overall treatment plan.
Exercise equipment
Wearable devices
smartwatches and fitness trackers
Hybrid Laptops/ 2-1 laptop
They have a touchscreen like a tablet, but they also come with a keyboard like a laptop
Desktop Computer (PC)
Come with peripherals, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers
