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| Hard drive | The main storage unit of the computer - called hard because the magnetic media is on a hard metallic disk. |
| Hardware | The physical parts of the computer system that you can feel or touch such as the keyboard , monitor, and computer case |
| Icon | A small picture that represents a software program |
| Information Processing | Capturing, storing, updating , and retrieving data and information |
| Input | The data that is entered into a computer |
| Input device | A device that enables you to enter information into the computer, such as a mouse or keyboard |
| Integrated circuit | A complete circuit on a chip |
| Internet | A world-wide network of computers |
| Keyboard | A computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into a computer |
| LAN | Local Area Network-links computer in the same room or building so they can share files and information |
| LCD Panel | A flat screen which works by shining light that projects onto a screen |
| Log on | Entering a special; code or password to gain access to other computers |
| Memory | A place to store information |
| Menu | A list of items from which you can choose |
| Microphone | A peripheral that allows the user to verbally communicate with the computer and record sound |
| Microprocessor | The main processing unit of a computer |
| Modem | MOdulate?DEModulate- allows computer datato be sent or received using a telephone line. |
| Monitor | A computer output device that uses a display screen to present the procssed information |
| Mouse | A computer input device that controls the pointer on the screen. |
| Net work | a group of connected computers that allow people to share information and equipment. A network links computers together so they can send information to each other. |
