All computer Devices Glossary

Compact disc: It stores information many times more than a floppy disk.

CPU: The processing device in a computer.

Data: It is the information given to the computer.

Electronic machine: It is the machine that runs with the help of electricity.

Floppy disk: It stores a small amount of information.

Hard disk: It stores a large amount of information.

Headphones: The device for listening to the recorded sounds without disturbing others.

Input devices: These help us put date into the computer.

Joystick: It is used for playing computer games.

Keyboard: This is used to enter data into the computer system.

Microphone: It is used for recording sound.

Monitor: It shows whatever you type on the keyboard or draw with the mouse.

Mouse: It is pointing device.

Output devices: These help us to show the results of processing.

Processing device: Helps to store, sort, arrange and change the inputs on a computer.

Scanner: It copies pictures and pages and turns into images that can be saved on a computer.

Speakers: These are used for listening to recorded sound.

Storage devices: These are form the memory of the computer.

Wed camera: It is used for taking live photos and videos.