EXAMPLES OF ICT TOOLS

LAPTOPS

Laptops, also known as notebooks and portable PCs, are electronic devices that include a monitor, keyboard, processor, memory, hard drive, and cursor-positioning system, such as a touchpad or trackpad, all in one unit and are powered by a battery.

TABLETS

Tablets are ultraportable laptops that are smaller than regular laptops. Tablets are usually less expensive than brand new laptops, but their processors and other components are less efficient. Instead of physical keyboards, tablets have virtual keyboards or use a digital pen.

SMARTPHONES

The storage on these hand devices is provided by flash memory rather than a hard drive. It has touch-screen technology and virtual keyboards. Smartphones are small and compact, with varying battery life; you can access data and information as long as you have an internet connection. It can also take photos, navigate the roads, set alarms, making calls and sending and receiving short messages.

ATM

ATMs are automated teller machines that allow customers to withdraw and deposit money, pay bills, and apply for loans without having to visit a bank branch. ATMs are referred to as dedicated machines because they are only equipped to perform banking functions.

SERVERS

Servers are used to manage networks, provide access to specific files, host websites, and process large quantitiess of data. Not at all portable, since they are connected to each other in a network. Removing one means that it is no longer functions as a server.

EMBEDDED COMPUTERS

Embedded computers are devices that are designed to serve a specific function, such as waking you up in the morning, controlling the temperature of your air conditioning or refrigerator, or managing the navigation system.