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| Input Device | A device that is used to give information or data to a computer |
| Output Device | A device that retrieves data or information from the computer |
| MicroProcessor | A microchip, the brain of the computer |
| Operating System | a set of software that controls the overall operation of a computer system |
| Software | a set of instructions given to your computer |
| Storage | a device that is used to store information for a later use |
| RAM | Random Access Memory, temporary computer memory |
| ROM | Read Only Memory, permanent computer memory |
| GHz | gigahertz, the standard measurement for personal computers processing speed |
| MHz | 1,000 kilohertz, the speed of the microprocessor |
| GB | Gigabyte, 1 billion bytes |
| MB | Megabyte, 1 million bytes |
| CD | Compact Disc,, a disc used to store data, about 700 MB |
| DVD | Digital Video Disc, large capacity CD that can store video, audio, etc... |
| RW | Rewriteable, meaning it can be written or burned multiple times |
| Bit | binary digit, a 1 or 0 |
| Byte | 8 bits, represents a letter |
