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What is the main device that a computer uses to store information?
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∙ 14y ago
the hard drive is the main drive because it has all your windows information in it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Main Part That Stores Information Within A Computer Is The Hard Drive.
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Main processing device in a computer?
main processing device on a computer
What is the processing device in a computer?
The main unit that processes all Information in a Computer is Central Processing Unit.
What is the main of computer?
The "main brain" of a computer is usally known as the CPU or the Processor(s) but really if you think about it a brain can compute and store so really the "main brain" would be the CPU and a harddrive or other storage device
What is the main processing device in a computer?
what is the main processing device of a computer
What kind of storage are hard drives?
It is a storage device, usually the main storage on a computer where programming and data are saved. A traditional device can read and write information to the disk, and can be re-used (over-written with new information)
What is the main internal storage device of a computer?
hard drive
What is the main difference between an imput and an output device?
The main difference is in their functions. An input device sends a signal to a main system to be translated, such as a keyboard sending input to a computer. An output device takes a translated signal from the system and relays it, such as a speaker playing music from a computer.
Is a keyboard a input or a output devise?
Neither. A computer contains both input and output devices. Many modern input and output devices contain embedded computers, that interface between the main computer and the actual input or output hardware of the device.
Is a microphone a input device?
Yes a microphone is an input device. Input/output devices are determined by the direction of the signal being transfered. If the signal is being sent to the Case (main part of the computer that does all the work) then the device is classified as an input device and vice versa. Since the signal from the microphone is sent to the Case, the microphone is "inputting" information into the computer.
What is the anatomy of a computer?
Central Processing Unit (CPU): The 'brain' of the computer, the component that actually executes instructions. Memory : It enables a computer to store, at least temporarily, data and programs. Input device : Usually a keyboard or mouse is used to read data and programs into the computer. Output device: A display screen, printer, etc. that lets you see what the computer has accomplished. Mass storage device: It allows a computer to permanently store large amounts of data. Common mass storage devices include disk drive and tape drive.
What are the main information functions?
to store to present
What was the main computer input device before GUIs gained popularity?
Keyboard.
