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hardware terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| case | the portective outer shell of your computer. |
| power suply | the main source of power for your computer to run. |
| mother board | this is the main power source for your computer it powers all of the different components. |
| cpu | The chip that performs the majority of calculations and instructions needed to make your computer run. |
| memory | the amout of data your computer can have. located on the mother board. |
| video card | these are linked to the speakers causing sound and to be able to run videos on your computer with higher quality. |
| storage | The main storage area inside your computer is the hard disk or hard drive. these store your computer's operating system. |
| desktop | A computer that is flat and usually sits on a desk. The original design for a home computer. |
| tower | it is the egsact same as a desktop but is upright. |
| monotor | The monitor is the screen of the computer and is like a tv screen. |
| keyboard | The keyboard is the main input device for most computers. you can type things in to the computer. |
| mouse | allows the user to point and click on thingsand also to drag or drop |
| speakers | alow noise to come out form the computer to give you a notifacation or to listen to music. |
| disk | removable disk which can store large amounts of information. |
| floppy disk | a flexible magnetic square disc that holds information or data. |