Also called programs

Stores all your data. It houses the hard disk where all your files and folders are physically located

Any device that puts information INTO the computer.

Any device that gets information OUT of the computer.

Essential Parts of the Computer

A computer device that is not part of the essential computer system.

the brains of the computer

The set of typewriter like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer

refers to the first 6 keys on the top left corner of the keyboard

A keyboard designed for speed typing. The middle row has the most common keys

is a collection of data stored together

is an object that can contain many files. Used to organize information.

Storing a file on a hard drive, CD, jump drive, etc so that it can be used again later

Using a computer to create, edit and print documents. This is the most common program.

an enclosed, rectangular area on the display screen. You can run a different program in each of these

appears on the side or bottom of a window. It makes it easy to see the entire page.

In Microsoft Office, you use this to issue commands

at the top of the ribbon are several of these. Each one changes the command group

Example of Input Device (select all that apply)