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Hardware & Software
Hardware and Software Components
Term | Definition |
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Card reader | A device that transfers data between a memory card and a computer. |
Device Driver | Software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer |
Gigahertz (GHz) | A measure of the frequency equivalent to one billion cycles per second. |
Linux Platform | Uses a standard PC or Mac to run the Linux operating system. |
Mac Platform | Based on a proprietary design for a personal computer called the Mac, Manufactured exclusively by Apple Inc |
Malware | program or set of instructions that are designed to enter a computer and disrupt its normal functions. |
Megahertz (MGs) | A measure of the frequency equivalent to 1 million cycles per second. |
Mobile App | An application made to be downloaded to a handheld device such as a smartphone or tablet computer. |
PC Platform | Based on the design for the IBM PC. |
Peripheral Device | Designates input, output, and storage equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality. |
Service Pack | a collection of patches designed to collect bugs and/or add features to an existing software program. |
System Unit | The case that holds the computer's main circuit boards, microprocessor, memory, power supply, and storage devices. |
System Utilities | Can track down and fix disk errors, repair corrupted files, a give devices a performance-enhancing tune up. |