| A | B |
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| Computer | Device that receives, processes, saves data and produces a result |
| Data | Text, numbers, sounds, & images entered into the computer |
| Desktop Computer | Designed to be used on a desktop |
| Hardware | Physical parts of a computer |
| Mainframes and minicomputers | Used by business or government to process large amounts of information |
| Microcomputer | A small computer in which the CPU is a single silicon chip |
| Modem | A device that connects the computer to a telephone line |
| Network | When computers are connected to other computers that can share information and sometimes hardware (printers) |
| Notebook Computer | Designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable |
| Output | Displays the results of processing |
| PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) | A handheld device that is used in conjunction with a desktop or other PC |
| Personal Computers | Smaller and less powerful than other types of computers |
| Software | Programs that tell the computer what to do |
| Supercomputer | Most powerful computer used to do things like predict hurricanes and navigate satellites |
| Web TV | Provides easy access to the computer without having to have a traditional computer |
