Introduction to Computers

Terms & Vocabularies

COMPUTERS: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION

You can TOUCH

​​HARDWARE

You cannot TOUCH

​​SOFTWARE

Are the physical parts of a computer that you can touch, like the screen, mouse, speakers, keyboard, and system unit.

​​COMPUTER HARDWARE

Are sets of codes that tell computers how to do different things, like run programs and help with work or play, like Tux Paint, Paint, or the games you play on your computer.

​​COMPUTER SOFTWARE