4. Computer Basics - Getting to know laptops

Laptop vs Desktop

• Laptops are designed to be portable, small, and light, making them easy to carry around.
• Setting up a laptop is easy, as all the basic parts are built-in, and it's as simple as opening it.
• The downside of laptops is that they usually have smaller monitors, providing less screen space.

Power and Battery

• Laptops use a battery, which provides power when on the go and recharges when plugged in.
• The battery acts as a backup power source in case of a power outage.

Input Devices

• Laptops typically have a built-in touchpad (trackpad) instead of a mouse.
• The touchpad allows users to control the pointer on the screen using a drawing motion with their finger.
• It may take time to get used to using a touchpad compared to a mouse.

Customization and Connectivity

• Desktops offer more flexibility in choosing monitors, keyboards, and mice.
• Laptops have limited customization options due to their built-in components.
• However, laptops can be connected to separate monitors, keyboards, and mice using their ports, effectively turning them into desktops.
• Users can easily disconnect and take their laptop with them whenever needed.

Laptop vs Desktop

• Laptops are designed to be portable, small, and light, making them easy to carry around.

Key Features

• Laptops have built-in basic parts, making setup easy.

Limitations

• Laptops have smaller monitors, providing less screen space.

Power and Battery

• Laptops use a battery, which provides power when on the go and recharges when plugged in.
• The battery serves as a backup power source in case of a power outage.

Input Devices

• Laptops have a built-in touchpad (trackpad) instead of a mouse.
• The touchpad allows users to control the pointer on the screen using a drawing motion with their finger.
• It may take time to get used to using a touchpad compared to a mouse.

Customization and Connectivity

• Desktops offer more flexibility in choosing monitors, keyboards, and mice.
• Laptops have limited customization options due to their built-in components.
• Laptops can be connected to separate monitors, keyboards, and mice using their ports.
• Users can easily disconnect and take their laptop with them whenever needed.

Laptop vs Desktop

• Laptops are designed to be portable, small, and light, making them easy to carry around.

Key Features

• Laptops have built-in basic parts, making setup easy.

Limitations

• Laptops have smaller monitors, providing less screen space.

Power and Battery

• Laptops use a battery, which provides power when on the go and recharges when plugged in.
• The battery serves as a backup power source in case of a power outage.

Input Devices

• Laptops have a built-in touchpad (trackpad) instead of a mouse.
• The touchpad allows users to control the pointer on the screen using a drawing motion with their finger.
• It may take time to get used to using a touchpad compared to a mouse.

Customization and Connectivity

• Desktops offer more flexibility in choosing monitors, keyboards, and mice.
• Laptops have limited customization options due to their built-in components.
• Laptops can be connected to separate monitors, keyboards, and mice using their ports.
• Users can easily disconnect and take their laptop with them whenever needed.

Learn about the key differences between laptops and desktops, including portability, setup, and power sources.