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The document discusses the basic parts of a desktop computer: the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. It provides details on each component, including what they are, what they do, and different types. It also discusses mouse alternatives like trackballs and touchpads.

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Parts Computer

The document discusses the basic parts of a desktop computer: the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. It provides details on each component, including what they are, what they do, and different types. It also discusses mouse alternatives like trackballs and touchpads.

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Introduction

The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse,
and power cord. Each part plays an important role whenever you use a computer.

Watch the video below to learn about the basic parts of a computer.

Looking for the old version of this video? You can still view it here.

Computer case

The computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the
computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply. The
front of the case usually has an On/Off button and one or more optical drives.

Computer cases come in different shapes and sizes. A desktop case lies flat on a desk, and the
monitor usually sits on top of it. A tower case is tall and sits next to the monitor or on the
floor. All-in-one computers come with the internal components built into the monitor, which
eliminates the need for a separate case.

Monitor

The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and
text on the screen. Most monitors have control buttons that allow you to change your monitor's
display settings, and some monitors also have built-in speakers.

Newer monitors usually have LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light-emitting diode)
displays. These can be made very thin, and they are often called flat-panel displays. Older
monitors use CRT (cathode ray tube) displays. CRT monitors are much larger and heavier, and
they take up more desk space.

Keyboard
The keyboard is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer. There are many
different types of keyboards, but most are very similar and allow you to accomplish the same
basic tasks.
Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn about the different parts of the keyboard.

If you want to learn how to type or improve your touch-typing skills, check out our
free Typing Tutorial.

Mouse

The mouse is another important tool for communicating with computers.


Commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the
screen, click on them, and move them.

There are two main mouse types: optical and mechanical. The optical mouse uses an electronic
eye to detect movement and is easier to clean. The mechanical mouse uses a rolling ball to
detect movement and requires regular cleaning to work properly.
To learn the basics of using a mouse, check out our interactive Mouse Tutorial.

Mouse alternatives
There are other devices that can do the same thing as a mouse. Many people find them easier to
use, and they also require less desk space than a traditional mouse. The most common mouse
alternatives are below.

 Trackball: A trackball has a ball that can rotate freely.


Instead of moving the device like a mouse, you can roll the
ball with your thumb to move the pointer.
 Touchpad: A touchpad—also called a trackpad—is a
touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by
making a drawing motion with your finger. Touchpads are
common on laptop computers.

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