Inside your computer - Bettina Bair
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How does a computer work? The critical components of a computer are the peripherals (including the mouse), the input/output subsystem (which controls what and how much information comes in and out), and the central processing unit (the brains), as well as human-written programs and memory. Bettina Bair walks us through the steps your computer takes with every click of the mouse.
What are some of the programs that your computer is running even when you’re not touching it?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Bettina Bair
- Director Darcy Vorhees
- Artist Marissa Hutchins
- Animator Sarah Johnson, Stephen Brooks, Tom Beuerlein
- Narrator Michelle Snow
