<h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 2.4em; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color: var(--iq-title-text); letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">What Is a Laptop?</h1>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Generally, a laptop combines input/output components of a desktop computer. This includes a display, keyboard, processor, and a data storage device. They can be powered by a battery or an external power supply. They are often thinner than a desktop PC.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Laptops are used for a variety of different applications. Some people use them for gaming, web browsing, and personal multimedia. A laptop can run the same type of software as a desktop computer. They are a great way to increase productivity in places where there are no desktop computers.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Many modern laptops have built-in webcams and microphones. These can be useful for video conferencing. In addition, they are often designed to be brighter than regular monitors.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Most modern laptops come with a touchscreen. This can be helpful for watching movies. They may also include an integrated DVD drive.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Some laptops have a docking station, which turns the laptop into a desktop. It allows users to connect external peripheral devices, such as a mouse or a headset. Some laptops have a full-sized keyboard. This makes it easier for students to do their homework on breaks.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">In addition, most laptops have a headphone jack. They can be plugged into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet. This can help provide backup power in case of a power outage.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The battery on a laptop can last from 5 to 6 hours depending on usage. Replacement batteries are available. They can be expensive depending on availability.</p>