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Intro to Computers
Vocabulary for Summer 2017 computer class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| computer | a device that can process and save information |
| hardware | physical parts of a computer |
| system unit | box that contains the computer's processor and memory (brain of the computer) |
| monitor | contains the screen for the computer |
| keyboard | used to type letters and numbers and to give the computer instructions |
| mouse | used to point at, select, and open items on the screen |
| pointer (cursor) | symbol on the screen that shows where the mouse is pointing |
| desktop computer | computer that sits on a desk or table and must be plugged in for power |
| laptop | small portable computer with monitor and keyboard attached |
| touchpad | used on a laptop instead of a mouse, to control the computer |
| touchscreen | touch or tap this screen to click or draw on it |
| tablet | a one-unit computer that is flat and has a touchscreen |
| printer | output device that can produce hard copies of documents or pictures |
| scanner | input device that takes photos of documents and stores them in digital form |
| smartphone | cell phone with a built-in computer |
| software | instructions that tell the computer what to do (also called program or application) |
| hard drive | long-term memory for the computer (can be internal or external) |
| cd/dvd drive | used to play cds (music) or dvds (movies) |
| audio ports | used to plug in headphones and microphones |
| usb ports | square hole for hardware to plug into the computer (printers, flash drives, cameras, etc.) |