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Computer Hardwear
Term | Definition |
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RAM | Temporary memory that stores information for the length of time a computer or program is left running. |
Moniter | A device that provides visual displays on a computers' output |
Mouse | A common computer pointing device than controls the cursor |
USB | small portable memory drives |
Keyboard | A device allowing users to enter data |
Printer | A device that prints mostly text and illustrations on paper |
Floppy Disk | Thin, square plates used for storing data |
CPU | The main computer chip that manages the flow of information |
A-Drive | The place where you insert a floppy disk into your computer |
D-Drive | The place where you insert a DVD/video game into your computer |
Fax Machine | A device that has scanners to read documents and translates data and send them across phone lines and printers |
Speakers | Plug-in sound protection systems |
Headphones | A head set like speakers except the sound is muted to everyone except the person who is wearing the headphones |
Screen | The projection system of the computer. What you are looking at now. |
System Unit | The device attached to the monitor containing mainly important parts. |
Power Supply | It supplys the computer with power |
USB Port | The place on the computer where you plug in your USB |