What is a Computer System?

Examples of computer systems

When most people hear the word computer, they think of a personal computer such as a desktop or laptop. However, computers come in many shapes and sizes, and they perform many different functions in our daily lives. When you withdraw cash from an ATM, scan groceries at the store, or use a calculator, you're using a type of computer.

Desktop computers

Many people use desktop computers at work, home, and school. Desktop computers are designed to be placed on a desk, and they're typically made up of a few different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Laptop computers

The second type of computer you may be familiar with is a laptop computer, commonly called a laptop. Laptops are battery-powered computers that are more portable than desktops, allowing you to use them almost anywhere.

Tablet computers

Tablet computers—or tablets—are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops. Instead of a keyboard and mouse, tablets use a touch-sensitive screen for typing and navigation. The iPad is an example of a tablet.

Servers

A server is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network. For example, whenever you use the Internet, you're looking at something that's stored on a server. Many businesses also use local file servers to store and share files internally.

Smartphones

Cell phones can do a lot of things computers can do, including browsing the Internet and playing games. They are often called smartphones.

Wearables 

Wearable technology is a general term for a group of devices—including fitness trackers and smartwatches—that are designed to be worn throughout the day. These devices are often called wearables for short.

Game consoles

A game console is a specialized type of computer that is used for playing video games on your TV.

TVs

Many TVs now include applications—or apps—that let you access various types of online content. For example, you can stream video from the Internet directly onto your TV.

Task

You will be working with a buddy for parts of this project. 

Your first task is to create a new Google Slides.

Search online for a cool theme (template) that will be suitable for a presentation on computer systems. I like Slides Carnival

Save into your DigiTech Google drive folder (you may need to make one)

Explore the different slides and styles that are part of your template

Create your title slide "Develop a computer system"

Create a section slide "What is a computer?"

Write your answer to this question. Remember to explain what hardware, software, and liveware are.

Create a section slide "Computer system examples"

Find and add images of different types of computer systems