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Hardware
How Does it All Work?
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |