How many folders are in My Computer in the diagram? _
Name four ways you can store computer data, Saving files on your hard disk without any order makes them difficult to find. It contains other folders called My Music, My eBooks, My Videos and My Pictures. Windows has a folder called My Documents to help you do this. Clicking the minus (-) sign closes the folder. Clicking the plus sign next to the icon opens the other folders and files in it. The plus sign (+) means that the folder contains other folders or files. Computers store program files in folders and organize these folders in a directory (see below). Most computer owners store their data on the hard disk but because computers can crash, they often use other disks to make back-up copies.Ĭomputers store program files on the hard disk, which is usually the C: drive in the Windows OS (operating system) or the Macintosh Hard Disk in Apple computers.
People often use portable removable disks, which can store up to one gigabyte of data and do not need any expensive hardware. You can store these on a CD-ROM but you need a CD- re-writerto copy the data. You can store data on floppy disks but they are too small to hold most pictures or videos. Write the number of the paragraph that tells you about:Ĭomputers store letters, reports, pictures, music and video as data. What information can you store on a computer? Where can you store your documents or files? Report back to the class on which formatted features did not appear. Copy and paste the formatted letter into a text editor such as Notepad.
Change or add some formatting features, such as the font, bold, italic or underline. Type it into the word processor on the computer you use. Handwritten letters - friendlier & more personal You can write anywhere (don’t need electricity) Write a short paragraph about some of the advantages of writing with pen and paper. ■ a shopping list ■ an application form ■ a note to your teacher/friend/father Which of these documents would you write by hand and which on a word processor? Say why.Ī formal letter ■ an informal letter ■ an invitation to a party ■ a birthday card