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Basic Computer Skills Resources<\/h1>\n

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Hardware<\/h1>\n

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A desktop<\/span> computer<\/span> is <\/span>a<\/span> large <\/span>computer<\/span>, but it is<\/span> small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace<\/span>.<\/span> It is not portable\/cannot be moved to <\/span>different locations<\/span>.<\/span> A desktop<\/span> such as a PC<\/span> has external devices such as a mouse, keyboard, CPU, and some<\/span>times a printer<\/span>.<\/span> These devices<\/span> are<\/span> physically attached to the computer.<\/span> In some cases, a desktop computer called iMac by Apple <\/span>contains<\/span> the CPU and <\/span>monitor<\/span> in one unit. Basic Parts of a Computer<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A laptop is a personal computer that can be<\/span> easily moved<\/span> and used in a variety of locations.<\/span> Most laptops are designed to have <\/span>all<\/span> the functionality of a desktop computer, which means they can <\/span>generally run<\/span> the same<\/span> software<\/span> and open the same types of<\/span> files<\/span>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Since <\/span><\/span>laptops are designed for portability, there are some important differences between them and desktop computers. A laptop has an all-in-one design, with a built-in monitor, keyboard, touchpad (which replaces the mouse), and speakers. This means it is fully functional, even when no peripherals are connected. A laptop is also quicker to set up, and there are fewer cables to get in the way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You’ll also have the option to connect a <\/span>computer mouse<\/span><\/a>, a larger monitor, and other peripherals. This basically turns your laptop into a desktop computer, with one main difference: You can easily disconnect the peripherals and take the laptop with you wherever you go.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are the main differences you can expect with a laptop:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n