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Computer
Basic Information
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | An electronic device that executes the instructions in a program |
| Input | Accepts Data |
| Processing | Processes Data |
| Output | Produces Output |
| Storage | Stores Results |
| Hardware | Physical parts of a computer |
| Software | Programs that instruct the computer |
| Server | Refers to a computer's function rather than a specific kind of computer. It runs a network of computer and handles the sharing of equipment like printers and the communication between computers on the network. |
| Downloading | Transfer a file to your computer from elsewhere |
| Uploading | Transfer a file from your computer to another |
| Network | A set of computers, which are linked together on a permanent basis. |
| Advantage of a network | Enables users to share hardware like scanners and printers, Allows users to access data stored on others' computer, and let's users run programs that are not installed on their computer. |
| Disadvantages of a network | Slow when accessing anything across a network |