1.11. Summary

That was an overall introduction to computer components that make it run in co-operation:

Input devices, like a mouse and a keyboard, that send your messages to the computer.
Output devices, like a display that shows data from inside the computer.
Input and output devices, like an internet connection that provides data to both directions.
The hard drive that keep apps and other files safe when the computer is off.
The memory that's holding the data that the computer uses while it's running.
The processor that executes programs and controls everything that's happening with the computer while it's running.

In the next chapter, we take a look how computer memory works in more detail!