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Term | Definition |
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computer | an electronic device that processes data |
personal computer | used by one person at a time |
central processing unit | its like the computer's brain |
bit | smallest unit of information , either a 1 or a 0 |
byte | the building block for all information that flows through a computer |
Hardware | the collection of physical devices that make up your computer device |
Input | when a user enters information into a computer |
Output | when a computer delivers information back to a user |
random -access memory | where a computer stores data in |
read-only memory | a storage device |
storage device | a hard drive , a server , or a disk |
Software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
Operating system | main program that makes your computer work |
network | a group of computers connected together |
drive | the largest storage area |
folder | a place to save and organize files , like documents or pictures |
file | collection of data |
Save As | this lets you rename a file , and cope the file by saving it to a new location |
shortcut | a icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
keyword | words keyed into a search box that mtaches topic you are looking for |
Content search | look for inforamtion from a list of catergories and topics |
Keyword search | key one or more keywords |