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Hardware Terms 001
Hardware Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monitor | A display device that projects images onto a display screen |
| Hard disk drive | A storage system consisting of one or more metal magnetic disks permanently sealed with an access mechanism inside its drive |
| Motherboard | The main circuit board of a computer to which all computer system components connect. |
| System Unit | The container that holds the motherboard and keeps components safe. |
| Network Interface Card | Adds read and write capabilities to your computer for portability |
| GB, Gigabyte | Storage measurement in billions of bytes |
| Random access memory (RAM) | provides a high speed, temporary location for the computer to hold data and program instructions |
| Bit | The smallest unit of computing, consists of either a 0 or 1 (on or off) |
| Byte | 8 bits makes 1 byte |
| Video Graphic Adapter | Enables the connection of a monitor and may provide additional graphics capabilities |