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are labeled in reference to a desktop which is the most often used. A laptop also has similar parts but they are put together in a precise and concise package that can be carried anywhere. The hardware components of a computer system can be detailed as follows: • System Unit - Usually in the shape of a rectangular box, this is the 'core' of the computer that houses the electronic components whose central function is to process information. One of the most important components is the Central Processing Unit (CPU or Microprocessor) which is the brain of the computer. This processing element handles logical operations; the order and sequence of operations can be changed by a control unit. The other important component is the Random Access Memory (RAM), which is the unit that stores information temporarily when the computer is in operation; once it is switched off, the information contained in the RAM is wiped off. Almost every other component of a computer system is connected t...

yikes!). I am able to buy, sell, trade, barter, or offer for free just about any item on earth. I can preview movies, watch videos, laugh at clips, and explore the world while never leaving the comforts of my cozy office chair. My computer can retrace my steps so that I can retrieve a site. It can save, delete, recover, and more. Above all it is fast. No more must a search an encyclopedia, phone a friend, or head for the library. A couple of taps and VOILA! Information is instantly delivered. And so, what is lost in the process. To begin with, most kids today do not even recognize an encyclopedia, let alone the store of knowledge held within. Even though these tomes are outdated before they are printed, they were always a fun source for research or just for reading about every imaginable topic. Instead of phoning a friend, I can email or text, go to Facebook or use Insta-gram. No need for a call and a visit, just get the information with the speed of lightening - or at least the spee...