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Keyboard

Used for entering information into


the computer. A keyboard contains
many letters, numbers and symbols.

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Mouse
Used for navigating clicking on the
computer screen. Single and double
clicks are used for different functions.

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Mouse Mat
The pad that the mouse sits on, it
is used to make the motion of the
mouse smoother and keep it from
getting dirty.

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Monitor
This part looks like a TV screen and
shows you what you are doing on
your computer.

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Printer
A machine that copies the
information from your computer onto
paper.

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Scanner
A machine that copies things on
paper or in books and then turns
them into information that is
understood by the computer.

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Speakers
These connect to the computer to
make it possible for us to hear the
sounds it makes.

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Compact Disc (CD)


A compact disc can hold lots of
information. It can hold programs,
music and work that you have done.

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CD-ROM Drive
This is the part of the computer
that reads the information stored on
the CDs we insert into it. Examples:
music, games and programs.

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Network Point
This is where we plug computers into
our network. This makes sure that
they are all connected.

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Interactive Whiteboard
This is also called an IWB. This is a
projector that transfers what is on a
computer screen on to the board.
It can be controlled by using a digital pen.

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Data Projector
This is the machine used to project
what is on the computer screen onto
the white board.

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Wireless Internet Connector
This sends out signals to connect
computers to the network without
using a wire or network point.

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Central Processing Unit (C.P.U)


This is the processor and main part
of the computer. All parts of the
computer connect to this in order to
communicate and work.

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Alexa
Alexa is a digital, personal
assistant from Amazon. It answers
questions such as, ‘Alexa, what will
the weather be like in Chelmsford
tomorrow?’ and performs tasks
such as turning lights on and off.
“Alexa Amazon Echo Dot” by [Stock Catalog] is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Siri
Siri is a voice-controlled personal
assistant, first used on Apple mobile
phones. Siri can answer questions,
send messages or make dinner
reservations for its owner.
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Google Assistant
Google Assistant is a voice-controlled
personal assistant from Google. After
saying, ‘Hey Google’, the user can ask
it a variety of questions or give it a
variety of instructions to perform.
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Mobile Phones
A mobile phone is a wireless
handheld device that allows users
to make and receive calls, send text
messages and perform other tasks.
Phones need to be connected to a
cellular network to work.
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USB Stick
A USB flash drive (also known as a
USB stick) is a portable device that
uses flash memory to store data. It
is small and lightweight and can be
used in place of a compact disc (CD).
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Smartwatch
A smartwatch is a computer that can be
worn as a digital wristwatch. As well as
telling the time, these watches allow
users to send and receive messages,
monitor their heartrate and track
distances.
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