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Hardware
How Does it All Work?
Term | Definition |
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Computer | the heart of the system, also has many slots for connecting other devices |
Smart Phones | a cellular telephone with an integrated computer and other features not originally associated with telephones, such as an operating system, Web browsing and the ability to run software applications. |
Keyboard | Input device used for typing |
Tablets | a mobile computer with a touchscreen display, circuitry, and battery in a single device. |
Printer | a machine for printing text or pictures onto paper, especially one linked to a computer. |
Mouse | A small handheld device that attaches to the computer, used to move the cursor (pointer) on the computer screen. |
Network | consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications |
USB | looks like a plastic tube that can be inserted into a slot in the computer, holds information and can be used to store or exchange information between computers. |
Flash Drive | a small piece of equipment used to store and transfer information for computers using a USB |
Server | a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network. |
Hardware | is the part of the computer you can touch and see. |
Monitor | The display screen, similar to a television |
CD-Rom | similar to a stereo’s CD player, It not only plays music but can also retrieve information stored on CDs. |