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Technology Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Computer designed to stay in one location |
| Laptop | Computers that have all of the essential parts in one unit |
| Hardware | Physical components of a computer |
| Peripheral devices | Components that provide additional functions for the computer. |
| Input devices | Allows you to enter information into the computer |
| Mouse | Handheld device used to move a pointer on the computer screen |
| Output devices | Processes information out of a computer |
| Monitor | Device on which you view your computer work |
| LCD technology | Liquid crystal display |
| Pixels | Tiny dots that make up a display |
| Resolution | Tells how clear an image will be on the screen |
| Printer | Creates a paper printout of information contained in the computer |
| Processing devices | These are mounted inside the system unit of the computer |
| Motherboard | This is where computer memory and other vital parts are stored |
| Central processing unit | Processes data and carries out instructions given to the computer |
| Storage devices | Hardware that stores and retrieves data from a storage medium |
| Hard drive | Main storage device for the computer |
| Solid state storage | Portable storage technology |
| Solid state card readers | Devices that read solid state cards |
| Memory | Chips that store data and programs while the computer is working |
| Random access memory | Temporary memory |
| Read only memory | Permanent memory |
| Clock speed | The speed of the processor |
| Megahertz | Speed of the processor measured in one million cycles per second |
| Gigahertz | Speed of the processor measured in one billion cycles per second |
| Networks | Two or more computers connected to share data |
| Local area network | Connects computers within small area |
| Wide area network | Connects computers within a larger area |
| Modem | Allows computers to communicate with each other by telephone lines |
| Network cards | Allows computers to access networks |
| Router | Electronic device that joins two or more networks |
| Server | Computer hardware and software that serves the computers on the network |
| Internet Service Provider | Subscription service that allows you to connect to the Internet |
| Program | Set of instructions that the computer uses to operate |
| Software | Collection of programs/data that tells the computer how to run the input it is given |
| Operating system | Main software that runs the computer |
| Wireless network | Network without cables |
| Virus | Malicious software programs that damage programs |
| Spyware | A form of program that harms a computer |
| Antispyware/Antivirus | Program that protects your computer |
| Utility software | Program allows you to make changes to the way hardware/software works |
| Drivers | Softraw |
| 1946 | ENIAC was the first computer |
| 1971 | The silicon chip was invented |
| 1974 | Altair 880 was the first personal computer |
| 1977 | Apple's first computer, Apple II |
| 1981 | IBM's first computer |
| 1989 | The world wide web was created |
| 1996 | Pocket sized electronic organizer |
| 1998 | Google was founded |
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