CompTIA Tech+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 5Computing Devices: Objective 2.1: Explain common computing devices and their purposes

We use many different types of computing devices to help us get our work done, organize our lives, and even entertain ourselves. From laptops to mobile phones, it’s not uncommon these days for each of us to have several devices that we use on a regular basis.

In this chapter, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Tech+ objective 2.1, including the following topics:

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• E-readers
• Laptops
• Workstations
• Servers
• Gaming consoles
• Virtual reality systems
• Augmented reality systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)

COMPUTING DEVICE TYPES

In Chapter 1, “Computing Basics,” you learned about the four basic operations performed by any ...