Computing Devices

Servers

centralized computers that many or workstations (clients) can access

File Servers

maintains files (LAN Storage)

Print Servers

maintain printers within a network

Web Servers

maintain and holds webpages by providing HTML’s requested from computing devices

Dedicated Servers

an organization’s server containing personal data and software

Non-dedicated Server

server hosted in a shared environment - public cloud

Workstations (Clients)

a computer that is used by standard to do daily work

Laptop

a portable computer with building components such as keyboards and monitors

What is the primary benefit of laptops?

Portability

What can laptops lack in comparison to desktops?

The amount of peripherals

Docking stations

hardware devices that provides laptops with additional ports, power, and drive bays

Proprietary Laptop Motherboards

motherboards specific to the manufacturer and model type

Gaming Consoles

specialized for playing video games, watching digital media and connecting to the internet

How do gaming consoles differ from computers?

they have dedicated hardware components (GPUs, RAM, storage) and are not designed to be upgraded