Laptops

Experience & Activities

• Power supply. The laptop’s internal power supply recharges the computer’s rechargeable battery.
• Central processing unit (CPU). The CPU handles the main processing tasks for the computer and dictates the computer’s performance.
• Graphics processing unit (GPU). The GPU is a special type of processor that accelerates graphics processing.
• RAM. The RAM is the computer’s short-term memory. It only holds data when the computer is powered on.
• Storage. Storage is the laptop’s long-term memory and holds data when the computer does not have electricity.
• I/O ports. These serial ports let users plug in external devices such as displays, optical mouses and external storage.
• Display. The display provides a screen where users can see the graphical user interface (GUI). Laptop displays usually are connected by hinges to the bottom half of the computer.
• Keyboard and touchpad. These parts of the laptop let the user communicate with the computer and are usually embedded in the body of the laptop.
• Operating system. The OS provides a GUI that enables the user to interact with computer.