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Computer Hardware

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CPU Processor   The central processing unit (CPU), also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard.  
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Mother Board   The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board.  
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Power Supply   The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.  
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RAM   RAM is your system's short-term memory.  
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Hard Drive   The hard drive on your computer is where the software is installed, and it's also where your documents and other files are stored.  
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Expansion Card   Most computers have expansion slots on the motherboard that allow you to add various types of expansion cards.  
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Video Card   The video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor.  
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Sound Card   The sound card, also called an audio card, is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.  
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Network Card   The network card allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet.  
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Bluetooth Card   Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication over short distances.  
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Computer Case   A computer case is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer  
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Monitor   An instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity.  
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Mouse   A computer mouse is an input device that is most often used with a personal computer.  
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Keyboard   A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.  
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Track ball   A small ball set in a holder that can be rotated by hand to move a cursor on a computer screen.  
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Touchpad   A computer input device in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas.  
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Animoto   Website in which you can create and share videos and pictures.  
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Digtial Video   Digital video is a representation of moving visual images in the form of encoded digital data.  
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Video Editing   Video editing is the process of editing segments of motion video production footage, special effects and sound recordings in the post-production process.  
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Frames   A frame is a digital data transmission unit in computer networking and telecommunication.  
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