By: Sierra Kiley

Computers

Why you should have a computer

• You can create documents, reports, & projects

• Can search the internet for information

• You can play games, either fun or educational

• Allows you to communicate with friends & family without using a phone!

Helpful software

• Word

• Excel

• Publisher

• PowerPoint

• Ainsworth

• Office

Helpful hardware

• Monitor: holds all the memory

• Keyboard: used to type out information

• Printer: can give you a solid copy of your document

• CPU: does most of the data processing

• Mouse: helps you get around the screen

• Screen: allows you to see what your doing

• Scanner: copies

Different types of computers

• Computer 1 • Computer 2

Computer 1

• Has a CPU, monitor, printer, keyboard, speaker, security, software, and a mouse

• It is cheaper than computer 2 but it does the same thing a regular computer does

• If you’re looking for a computer, that isn’t fancy or high tech, but you want it to get the job done, computer 1 is the computer for you!

Computer 2

• Has basically everything computer 1 has (but better)

• Is faster• Newer • Fancier than computer 1• If you are looking for a computer and

are willing to spend some money, computer 2 is the computer for you!

Difference between Computer 1 & Computer 2

• Computer 1 is an example of a “cheap computer”

• Notice the screen is a lot bigger than computer 2

• Computer 1 is an older version compared to the I Mac

• Computer 2 is an example of a expensive computer

• The screen on computer 2 is a flat screen which makes the computer a little pricey

What to look for in a good computer

• If it’s cheap or expensive • If there is security• If it’s a newer model

How can I tell if my computers “bad” ?

• It has no speed• It’s an older model• There’s no security protecting it

How can you tell your computer has security?

You can tell your computer has security when you first log on. A memo will appear letting you know that you have security on your computer.

Mail & Email

• Mail takes a couple of days to be delivered

• Mail takes longer to reply

• Email can be sent and delivered in less than 5 minutes

• Email doesn’t cost anything

Phone & AIM

• Phone cost money to use

• Talking on the phone can tie up the phone line

• Calling someone long distance can charge you extra

• AIM is free

• AIM can keep the phone line free

• With AIM you can talk to anyone. Whether it’s long distance or not, for free.

Other good computers

• Dell

• Apple

• Samsung

• E Machine

• Gateway

• MAG

Where you can purchase a computer

• Basically any store that sells electronics

• Best Buy, The Apple Shop, & Staples are a few examples