computer parts
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computer | A machine that can be programed. Invented in the 1940s
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personal computer | A personal computer, or PC, is another name for a computer. Includes keyboard, mouse, and monitor
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hardware | The computer and all attacheed equipment are called hardware.
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software | A set of instruction for the computer that has the ability to change or create data
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monitor | a display screen
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mouse | an input device. It moves the curser on the monitor.
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keyboard | ue91-200Is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input information and instructions to a computer
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hard drive | primary storage unit of the computer. It is where the operating system, applications, files and data are stored on magnetic cylinder
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CDROM | is a compact uded to store data. Can hold up to 650 mega bytes
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CDROM Drive | The small box with motor and other parts that let the computer read what is on a CD-ROM. It uses a laser to read the CD.
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data | Is numbers, letters, pictures, drawings, sounds, orders, payments, stories and other pieces of infomation.
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program | Another word for software. It is a list of instructions. It gives the user the ability to create, modify, and save files
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operating system | tells programs what to do
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BOIS | wakes up the computer
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motherboard | holds it all together
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CPU | gets very hot. The brain of the computer
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ROM | READ ONLY MEMORY. Only can read
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RAM | RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY. Reads and writes
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power supply | gets electricity into the computer
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modem | connect computers to each other
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port | hardware plugs into it; like keyboard, mouse
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video card | allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor
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power plug | used to provide power into the computer and provide power out to the monitor
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parallel port | a parallel port is an electrical connector that is used to send information on wires at the same time to a printer
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serial port | used to connect older or specialized devices send parts of a message
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network interface card (NIC) | an Ethernet cable connections
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universal serial bus (USB) | is an external bus that transfers Mbsp
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