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computer notes
notes for computer
| definition | word |
|---|---|
| A machine that processes data and performs tasks according to a set of instructions | Computer |
| A set of instructions for the computer written by computer programmers in a programming language like BASIC, Pascal, or C | Software |
| Tool you use to give information to a computer | Input devices |
| Computer equipment(physical part of the computer system) | Hardware |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| The name used for a piece of hardware that works with the CPU | Peripherals |
| The program that manages other programs on the computer | Operating System |
| Screen on your monitor it contains icons (Pictures) for programs and documents | Desktop |
| Pictures | Icon |
| A tool for getting around the desktop or any program | Mouse |
| Move the mouse so that the pointer points to an item | Point |
| press the left mouse button once and let go | Click |
| press the left mouse twice quickly and let go | Double-click |
| press and hold down the left mouse button and move the pointer to another location | Drag |
| computer programs designed to perform a specific task | Application Software |