Motherboard of a computer

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Motherboard of a computer

The motherboard—or the main printed circuit board—is the brain of any modern computing device, linking the computer’s memory storage to processors, and controlling all the functions of the device. But you don’t need to know how a motherboard technically works to participate in Computer Science Education Week. Since 2009, CSEdWeek has opened doors to the world of computing, helping to demystify technology for students and adults alike. You can even try writing code yourself.