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Computer Hardware
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CPU processor | located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands. |
| motherboard | a computer's main circuit board. |
| power supply | converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer. |
| RAM | your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed. |
| hard drive | where the software is installed, and it's also where your documents and other files are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage |
| expansion cards | These are sometimes called PCI (peripheral component interconnect) cards. You may never have to add any PCI cards because most motherboards have built-in video, sound, network, and other capabilities. |
| video cards | The video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor. Most computers have a GPU (graphics processing unit) built into the motherboard instead of having a separate video card. |
| sound card | also called an audio card, is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones. |
| network card | allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet. It can either connect with an Ethernet cable or through a wireless connection |
| bluetooth card | a technology for wireless communication over short distances. |
| computer case | also known as a computer chassis, tower, system unit, cabinet, base unit or simply case and sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "CPU" or "hard drive" |
| monitor | an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity |
| mouse | use a mouse to move a cursor on a computer screen |
| keyboard | a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter. |
| track ball | a small ball set in a holder that can be rotated by hand to move a cursor on a computer screen. |
| touchpad | a computer input device in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas. |
| animoto | website where you can create pics and videos |
| digital video | a representation of moving visual images in the form of encoded digital data. |
| video editing | the process of editing segments of motion video |
| frames | a basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text. |
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