| A | B |
|---|
| Hardware | The physical components of a computer system |
| Software | Programs that run on your computer |
| Windows 95/98 | Graphical User Interface operating system |
| Monitor | Output device- TV screen like |
| Keyboard | Used to type information into computers |
| Modem | Used to communicate over phone lines |
| Mouse | Input device used to click on screen objects |
| Printer | Output device used to produce hard copies |
| CPU | The brains of the computer |
| ROM | Permanent Storage -Read Only Memory |
| RAM | Temporary Storage- Random Access Memory |
| Megahertz | A computers processing speed |
| Gigabytes | One billion bytes |
| Storage Devices | Floppy disks, CD-ROM, Zip Drive, Hard disk |
| Output Devices | Printer, Monitor, Speakers |
| Input Devices | Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Digital camera |
| Desktop | The launching pad in Windows |
| Taskbar | Gray bar containing start button and open programs |
