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| Computer | An electronic device that manipulates information, or data |
| Input Device | Any hardware device that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer. |
| Keyboard | An input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer. |
| Mouse | A pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand that controls the movement of the pointer. |
| Software | Instructions that tells the hardware what to do |
| Operating System | Tell the computer how to perform the functions of loading, storing and executing an application program and how to transfer data. |
| Hardware | Any part of your computer that has a physical structure. |
| Applications | A type of software that allows users to perform specific tasks. |
| Keyboard | One of the primary ways we communicate with the computer and enter data |
| Tab | Key that is used to create indents in word processing programs. |
| Delete | This key erases the character to the left of the cursor. |
| Print Screen | This keyboard key takes a picture of your screen (called a screenshot) that you can edit or save by pasting into Microsoft Word or PowerPoint or a graphics program. |
