A laptop is made up of several key components that work together to provide a portable computing experience. Here’s a breakdown of the basic parts:
Central Processing Unit (CPU): The “brain” of the laptop. Handles instructions and runs the operating system and applications.
Common brands: Intel, AMD.
Memory (RAM): Temporary storage for active data and programs. The more RAM, the better your laptop can multitask.
3. Storage Drive
- Long term Storage for Data
- Types: Traditional HDD (Hard Disk Drive) – cheaper, slower.
- SSD (Solid State Drive) – faster, more expensive.