Sunday, December 5, 2010

5 examples of storage devices

The hard drive, also called the hard disk or fixed disk, is the primary storage unit of the computer.

A floppy disk is a removable rotating flexible (or floppy) magnetic storage disk.
A floppy drive stores and retrieves information on floppy disks.

The tape drive copies files from the computer onto tape cartridges. This device is also called a tape backup.

CD-ROM stands for Compact Disc Read Only Memory. It is a device that reads information stored on plastic compact disks.

Zip drive is a type of removal disk storage capable of holding a moderate amount of computer information.

5 examples of output devices

Speaker - A speaker gives you sound output from your computer.  Some speakers are built into the computer and some are separate.

Monitor - A monitor is the screen on which words, numbers, and graphics can be seem.  The monitor is the most common output device.

Printer - A printer prints whatever is on the monitor onto paper.  Printers can print words, numbers, or pictures.
Headphones - Headphones give sound output from the computer.  They are similar to speakers, except they are worn on the ears so only one person can hear the output at a time.
Disk Drives - A disk drive is used to record information from the computer onto a floppy disk or CD.

5 examples of input devices

Keyboard - It is the primary input device. It uses a cursor to keep your place on the screen and to let youknow where to begin typing.


Mouse is a hand held device that lets you point to and selected items on your screen. In a PC mouse there are mostly 2-3 buttons and on a Mac there is one. A ball under the mouse senses movement. To ensure smooth motion your should remove the ball and clean it regularly.


Scanner - Scanners allow a pc to convert a picture or object into digital code that allows the computer to display and use an image.

Modem - The piece of equipment that allows a computer to communicate with other computers over telephone lines is called a modem.

Pen- The pen lets you draw on what is called a digitizing tablet that mirrors the surface area of the computer screen.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

My life as a student mother

Its quite difficult for me being a student mother because I have to do a lot of things at the same time.Especially when we have a lot of projects and assignments to be done.I have to devide my time for my family and for my studies.But before anything else I have to prioritize my family especially my daughter,I need to make sure that she eats healthy food,because I  have to be a mother first before student.That's why I am trying to do my best to do all my tasks for the benefit of my family.