What are the Components of a Computer?

Learn about computers in a kid-friendly way!

Computers are a technological marvel that have changed life drastically in the few decades they've been available to consumers. Whether you interact with computers on a daily basis or not, there is no question that they impact you in both seen and unseen ways.

Every industry uses them now to some degree. Architects use CAD software to build house plans, retail businesses create websites with online ordering systems, warehouses utilize vast systems to track inventories and deliveries, and so on. As our lives become more data-oriented, this kind of take-over by computers is only going to grow exponentially.

Regardless of age, it is thus important to understand what computers are. In this short presentation, we're going to explore the two basic concepts that make up our modern computers: hardware and software. Rather than focusing on complicated topics like coding or similar, though, we will keep things simple and make sure we establish the core fundamentals needed before diving into those topics.

Recommended specifically for anyone who has zero experience, through this presentation you'll set yourself up with the important concepts to exploring further topics - including data and binary, computer components, and so forth.

While the future is bound to drastically change, computers will remain a large part of it. These basics will make sure you're not only prepared to adapt to whatever the future brings, but are able to create digital solutions to change the world. These skills will also make sure you're prepared to grow and adapt for inevitable evolutions in the job market.

Though there is certainly more to explore, learning hardware and software will set you up for success!