FINLANDIA SCHOOLA digital device is an electronic machine that works with electricity or battery to carry out tasks.
They make jobs like writing, calculating, and talking to people far away much quicker and easier.
Types of Digital Devices We See Every Day:
We are surrounded by digital devices. They come in different shapes and sizes for different jobs.
1. Computers: These are like super-smart boxes. We use them for typing our classwork, learning new things from educational programs, and exploring the internet to see pictures and videos from all over the world.
2. Smartphones: These are telephones that can do many other things. You can use them to call daddy or mummy.
3. Tablets: These look like big, flat smartphones. They are good for reading digital books and watching videos. They have a battery inside, so they can work without being plugged into electricity for some time.
4. Smart-watches: These are worn on the wrist like a normal watch, but they can also count steps and tell time.
5. Digital Cameras: These are used to take very clear pictures and record videos, like at a birthday party or school graduation.
B. Types of Computers
Not all computers look the same. Here are the main ones:
1. Desktop Computer: This is a big computer that usually stays in one place, like on a desk in the computer laboratory or in an office. It has many separate parts: a screen (monitor), a keyboard, a mouse, and a big box (system unit) that are all connected by wires.
2. Laptop: This is a portable computer. You can fold it like a book to carry it. It has the screen, keyboard, and system unit all built into one.
3. Tablet: This is a flat, slate-like computer. It has a touchscreen, which means you use your finger to tap and swipe on the screen instead of using a mouse. It does not have a physical keyboard you can click; you use a keyboard th