computer parts
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| computer | machine that can be programed invented in the 1940s.
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| Personal computer | PC: includes a computer, mouse, and moniter
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| Hardware | the computer and all attatched equipment ex: speakers, keyboard, mouse, moniter
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| software | a set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to create or change data
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| monitor | a display screen
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| mouse | an input device . it moves the cursor on the monitors
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| keyboard | the keyboard is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input info and instructions to a computer
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| hard drive | the primary storage unit where the operating system, applications, files, ans data, stored magnetically
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| CDROM | compact disk used to store data. holds up to 650 megabytes of data. COMPACT DISK READABLE ONLY MEMORY
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| CDROM drive | small box with motor that reads what is on a CD-ROM with a laser
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| data | pieces of info, the computer uses software to change data
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| program | another word for program. it is a list of instructions
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| Operating system (os) | tells the programs what to do
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| BIOS | little alarm clock in computer (turns it on)
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| motherboard | hold it all together
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| CPU central processing unit | serving as the brain of the computer. gets very hot w/ ot fan
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| ROM | read only memory (only reads)
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| RAM | random access memory (reads and writes)
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| power supply | gives electricity to the computer
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| modem | connects computers to eachother
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| port | hardwarwe plugs into it like keyboard or mouse
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| video cord | allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor
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| power plug | used to provide in the computer and out to the monitor
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| parallel port | an electrical connector that is used to send info on wires at the same time to a printer
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| serial port | used to connect older or specialized devices. sends parts of a message, examples: barcode scanner.
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| network interface cars (nic)(ethernet) | a cable connection
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| universal serial bus (usb) | external bus that transfers MBPS
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