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Hardware & Software
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Card reader | a device that transfers data between a memory card and a computer. |
| Device driver text annotation indicator | software that helps a peripheral device established communication with a computer. |
| Gigahertz (GHz) text annotation indicator | a measure of the frequency equivalent to one billion cycles per second. |
| Linux platform text annotation indicator | uses a standard PC or Mac to run the Linux operating system. |
| Mac platform text annotation indicator | based on a proprietary design for a personal computer called the Macintosh or Mac, manufactured almost exclusively by Apple Inc. |
| Megahertz (MHz) text annotation indicator | a measure of the frequency equivalent to one million cycles per second. |
| Mobile App text annotation indicator | an application designed to be downloaded to a handheld device like a smartphone or tablet computer. |
| PC Platform text annotation indicator | based on the design for the IBM PC. |
| Peripheral device text annotation indicator | designates input, output, and storage equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality. |
| Service Pack text annotation indicator | a collection of patches designed to correct bugs and/or add features to an existing software program. |
| System Unit text annotation indicator | .the case that holds the computer's main circuit boards, microprocessor, memory, power supply, and storage devices. |
| System Utilities text annotation indicator | can track down and fix disk errors, repair corrupted files, and give devices a performance-enhancing tune-up. īī |
| Malware text annotation indicator | a program or a set of program instructions that are designed to enter a computer and disrupt its normal operations. |