Parts of a computer

A computer is an electronic machine that takes in data, works on it, keeps it safe and shows the result. Computers come in different shapes: a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet, or a phone you use by touching the screen. Think of a kitchen. You bring the ingredients, you cook them, and you serve the food. In the same way, a computer takes in data, processes it and shows it. The parts you can touch are called hardware. The keyboard is for typing. The mouse is for pointing and choosing. The screen shows what is happening. Speakers play sound, a camera lets others see you, and a microphone lets others hear you.