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Desktop and Laptop Computers
This is a fairly typical desktop computer. Desktop computers have a few different parts.
This is called the “monitor.” Another name for the monitor is “ the screen.”
This is a “keyboard.” The keyboard is what you use to type on a computer.
This is a mouse. A mouse is used to point and click on things on the monitor.
This is called a “tower.” The tower has the “brain” of the computer inside.
Computer towers have ports where people can plug things into.
These are called “speakers.” Speakers make sounds for you to hear.
This is a “power cord.” Power cords are used to bring electricity to the computer. Without a power cord, the computer cannot be used.
All of these are important for a computer to work correctly.
This computer is different, though. It is called a laptop.
Laptops are computers that are designed to be moved. They have keyboards on them.
And they have “trackpads” that can be used instead of a “mouse.”
The “brains” of laptops are under the keyboard and trackpad.
Laptops even have speakers that are next to the keyboard. Sometimes, though, the speakers are not very loud.
Laptops also have ports where people can plug things into.
Many people use both laptop and desktop computers. They use the desktop when they are home and the laptop when they are not home.
And some people use desktop, laptop, tablet and phones all at the same time!
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