Laptops

ByMisterFoxOnline

May 17, 2024 #CATtheory, #computer device, #ICTtheory, #laptop, #touchpad

We no longer make a distinction between laptops and notebooks.

Portable computers are designed to be carried around easily. Whereas once laptops offered nowhere near the power and capabilities of a desktop PC, modern laptops are packed with high-quality, powerful components.

In this post:

Features
Options
Security
Advantages
Disadvantages

Required knowledge:

Types of computer devices

Laptop. Image credit: © Raimond Spekking

1. Features

They feature:

Desktop PC operating systems such as Windows 10 and macOS
The main storage device is now generally an SSD
An integrated monitor
A built-in trackpad and keyboard
HDMI port
USB ports
Speakers
Microphone
Webcam
Wi-Fi
Ethernet port

Photo of the trackpad of a laptop computer.

2. Options

Touchscreens
SD card reader slots
DVD-ROM

3. Security

Laptops have a slot for a Kensington lock.

Laptops with built-in webcams often feature facial recognition for access security.

4. Advantages

Lightweight and portable
Battery power
Less clutter (no cables for monitor, mouse, keyboard etc)

5. Disadvantages

Prone to overheating
Difficult to repair, replace parts, and upgrade
Ergonomically less ideal than a PC due to the fixed position of the touchpad & keyboard relative to the screen.
Size and portability make them easier to steal

By MisterFoxOnline

Mister Fox AKA @MisterFoxOnline is an ICT, IT and CAT Teacher who has just finished training as a Young Engineers instructor. He has a passion for technology and loves to find solutions to problems using the skills he has learned in the course of his IT career.