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Most computers tend to work in similar ways. A monitor displays information, a processor calculates new results, and input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, or trackpad (sometimes called the touchpad) allow someone to control the computer.
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Wang, W. (2016). Understanding Computers. In: Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-2289-8_1
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