COMPUTER HARDWARE

AND PERIPHERAL DEVICEs

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 Hard Disc Drive(HDD) / Solid State Drive(SSD)

 HDD
 A Hard Disc Drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storage device that that stores data on a magnetic medium and are
commonly used in computers, laptops etc.

HHD

 SSD
 Solid State Drive(SSD) is a non-volatile storage device that stores data on flash memory chips.

 SSD
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 Difference between HDD and
SSD
 Speed:
o HDD: Slower in reading and writing due to it’s mechanical moving parts.
o SSD: Faster in reading and writing due to its flash memory with no moving parts.
 Durability:
o HDD: More prone to damage from drops and physical shocks due to moving parts.
o SSD: More durable as it has no moving parts and is less likely to fail from physical impact.
 Cost:
o HDD: More affordable per gb of storage as compared to SSD.

 SSD: More expensive per gb of storage as compared to HDD.

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 WHAT IS
THE CPU?

CPU
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 WHAT IS
THE CPU?

 The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is often referred to as the

"brain" of the computer.
 It is the primary component of a the computer that processes data
into information and brings out the information as an output.

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 ROLE OF THE CPU IN A COMPUTER
SYSTEM

 Itis for interpreting and executing instruction from software

programs.
 Itessentially controls the flow of data and performs calculation, and
also transforms raw input into usable output, managing all the other
components within the machine.
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 USES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS IN DAILY LIFE

 Education: Students and teachers can use personal computer to store data, do online research and digital assignment.
 Business and Productivity: Individuals use personal computer to trade online. Whatsapp business, jumia, Alibaba are all
online platform for buying and selling.
 Entertainment: The computer can be use for watching movies, listening to music playing games. etc.
 Communication: Personal computer are used to share information to individual through phone calls, sending text
messages and video conferencing.
 Healthcare :The personal computer can be use to trach fitness goals, and monitoring health metrics and accessing
medicals records

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 Peripheral Devices

 What are they?

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Peripherals are external devices that

provide input, output or storage
functions for the computer.

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 EXAMPLES OF PERIPHERAL
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 Device Type Primary Function Connection Type Alternative

Keyboard Input Typing input USB/Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard

Mouse Input Pointing and clicking input USB/Bluetooth Touchpad

Monitor Output Displaying visual output HDMI/DisplayPort Projector

Printer Output Printing documents USB/Wi-Fi Virtual Printer

External Hard Drive Storage Storing data USB/Thunderbolt Cloud Storage

Headphones Output Listening to audio 3.5mm Jack/Bluetooth Speakers

Webcam Input Capturing video USB/Bluetooth Smartphone Camera

Microphone Input Capturing audio USB/3.5mm Jack/Bluetooth Smartphone Microphone

Speakers Output Outputting sound USB/3.5mm Jack/Bluetooth Headphones

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Smartphone Communication USB/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Tablet
media functions
 . Peripheral Devices and how they enhance user Experience in Device
specific field such as HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, GAMING

1. Healthcare:

o Peripheral Device: Smartwatch: Tracks vitals like heart rate and oxygen levels, helps in telemedicine consultations.

o How It Enhances: Continuous health monitoring, better response time for medical conditions.

2. Education:

o Peripheral Device: Projector: Allows user to project teaching contents on a large surface for better view.

o How It Enhances: Provides a digital platform for both teaching and learning with interactive capabilities.

3. Gaming:

o Peripheral: Gaming Headset: Allows immersive sound experience and communication in online gaming.

o How It Enhances: Provides spatial sound, and noise-cancellation, and enables multiplayer communication.
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 Emerging Peripheral technology and how
its shaping modern computing.

 Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets

o Description: VR headsets allow users to experience
immersive environments for gaming, education, and training.
 Impact: Shaping modern computing by providing an interactive
and 3D experience, especially in gaming and simulation fields.
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