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Hardware
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | Entire PC device, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse or laptop |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit- the "brain" of a computer |
| Hard Drive | A storage device that permanently stores data, including the operating system, programs and files |
| Hardware | The physical components of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, and motherboard |
| Keyboard | The physical board that allows you to type information into a computer |
| Laptop | A computer device that is easily portable |
| Monitor | Another term for a physical computer screen |
| Mouse | The pointing device used to move the cursor and select objects on the computer screen |
| Printer | An output device that produces hard copies of documents and images from a computer |
| Router | A device that allows other devices to connect to the internet |
| Scanner | An input device that captures and digitizes printed documents or images for computer use |
| USB | Universal Serial Bus- Common interface used to connect devices to a computer, such as printers, keyboards, and external storage |
| USB flash drive | A small and often portable storage device used for storing and transferring data |