| A | B |
| CPU | brains of the computer |
| monitor | looks like a TV |
| server | a computer that controls other ones on a network. |
| network | several computers connected to one main computer |
| C:Drive | place inside where information is stored |
| D:Drive | where I put a CD |
| Keyboard | where you can type |
| Mouse | A tool you use to move the pointer |
| Click | action of pressing the mouse button |
| Icon | small picture that shows what's inside |
| Printer | where I can print out documents |
| Hardware | the physical parts of the computer |
| Software | Instructions inside the computer that tell it what to do. |
| Hard Drive | C:Drive |
| processor | another name for CPU |
| Scanner | used to copy pictures onto the computer |
| desktop computer | a non portable computer |
| PC | personal computer (not a MAC) |
| MAC | another word for Apple computer |
| mobile device | cell phone, tablet etc. |
| RAM | temporary memory in your computer |
| USB port | place I can plug in headset; flash drive etc. |
| boot | start up a computer |
| optical | electronic eye |
| screen | the part you see on the monitor |
| hard drive | C:drive |
| apps | applications |
| UPS | uniterruptable power supply |
| upgrade | to add memory to a computer |
| LCD | Liquid crystal display (type of screen) |