Parts of the Computer & Their Uses. The computer on your office desk consists of several main parts, including a microprocessor, memory and a hard drive. Each part plays a different role in ...

Even a small amount of static electricity can harm the parts of your PC. So, if you're fixing or assembling one, here's how to ground yourself.

The CPU contains a clock which, along with the CU, is used to coordinate all of the computer's components. The clock sends out a regular electrical pulse which synchronises (keeps in time) all the ...