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Hardware & Software
Hardware and Software Components
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Card reader | A device that transfers data between a memory card and a computer. |
| Device Driver | Software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer |
| Gigahertz (GHz) | A measure of the frequency equivalent to one billion cycles per second. |
| Linux Platform | Uses a standard PC or Mac to run the Linux operating system. |
| Mac Platform | Based on a proprietary design for a personal computer called the Mac, Manufactured exclusively by Apple Inc |
| Malware | program or set of instructions that are designed to enter a computer and disrupt its normal functions. |
| Megahertz (MGs) | A measure of the frequency equivalent to 1 million cycles per second. |
| Mobile App | An application made to be downloaded to a handheld device such as a smartphone or tablet computer. |
| PC Platform | Based on the design for the IBM PC. |
| Peripheral Device | Designates input, output, and storage equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality. |
| Service Pack | a collection of patches designed to collect bugs and/or add features to an existing software program. |
| System Unit | The case that holds the computer's main circuit boards, microprocessor, memory, power supply, and storage devices. |
| System Utilities | Can track down and fix disk errors, repair corrupted files, a give devices a performance-enhancing tune up. |