Laptop Components

Study Notes

CPU (Central Processing Unit): brain of the laptop, executes instructions and performs calculations
RAM (Random Access Memory): temporary storage for data and applications, affects performance and multitasking
Storage: holds operating system, programs, and data; types include:
- HDD (Hard Disk Drive): traditional spinning disk storage
- SSD (Solid State Drive): faster, flash-based storage
- Hybrid: combines HDD and SSD for balance of capacity and speed
Display: screen showing images and text; types include:
- LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): traditional display technology
- LED: uses light-emitting diodes for backlighting
- OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode): uses organic compounds for display
Graphics Card: handles graphics processing; types include:
- Integrated: shares system RAM for graphics processing
- Dedicated: has own memory and processing power
Battery: powers laptop when not connected to a power source

Netbook: small, lightweight, and budget-friendly; often limited processing power
Ultrabook: thin, lightweight, and high-performance; often expensive
Gaming Laptop: designed for gaming, with powerful processors, graphics cards, and cooling systems
2-in-1: convertible laptop with tablet functionality
Chromebook: runs on Google's Chrome OS, designed for web-based applications

Operating System: software that manages laptop hardware and provides interface; popular options include:
- Windows
- macOS
- Chrome OS
- Linux
Ports and Connectivity: options for connecting peripherals and accessories; common ports include:
- USB
- HDMI
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
Cooling Systems: helps prevent overheating; types include:
- Fans
- Liquid Cooling
Security Features: protects laptop and data; common features include:
- Fingerprint reader
- Facial recognition
- TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
- Encryption

CPU executes instructions and performs calculations, serving as the brain of the laptop
RAM provides temporary storage for data and applications, affecting performance and multitasking
Storage holds the operating system, programs, and data, with options including HDD, SSD, and Hybrid
Display shows images and text, with types including LCD, LED, and OLED
Graphics Card handles graphics processing, with options including Integrated and Dedicated types
Battery powers the laptop when not connected to a power source

Netbook is a small, lightweight, and budget-friendly laptop, often with limited processing power
Ultrabook is a thin, lightweight, and high-performance laptop, often expensive
Gaming Laptop is designed for gaming, with powerful processors, graphics cards, and cooling systems
2-in-1 laptop is convertible with tablet functionality
Chromebook runs on Google's Chrome OS, designed for web-based applications

Operating System manages laptop hardware and provides an interface, with popular options including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux
Ports and Connectivity allow for connecting peripherals and accessories, with common ports including USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
Cooling Systems prevent overheating, with options including Fans and Liquid Cooling
Security Features protect the laptop and data, with common features including Fingerprint reader, Facial recognition, TPM, and Encryption