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Lesson14: The CPU

The Brain of Your Computer

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Parag Kalra
Jan 08, 2024
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It is time to introduce the most important part of the computer to your child - the CPU, aka Central Processing Unit.

Have you ever wondered what makes your computer tick? What takes all your clicks and keystrokes and turns them into the games, videos, and websites you see on the screen? The answer is the central processing unit, or CPU for short.

Think of your computer as a body, and the CPU as its brain. Just like your brain controls everything you do, the CPU controls everything your computer does. It's the boss of the computer, giving orders to all the other parts and making sure everything works together.

What does the CPU do?

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