| A | B |
|---|
| Hardware | physical parts of the computer |
| Software | programs and applications |
| CPU | central processing unit |
| Desktop | what you see on the screen when the computer is on. |
| RAM | random-accessed memory--the "brain" of the computer |
| Megabyte | a million bytes |
| byte | 8 bits |
| Input Device | devices that send information into the computer. |
| Scroll bar | bar on the side of the screen that moves up and down |
| Monitor | the screen and casing |
| Mouse | oval device that tells your computer what to do |
| Operating system | System software that allows your computer to work |
| CD-RW | compact disk read/write |
| Recycle bin | Trash--where deleted files go |
| usb disk drive | the drive that accepts jump drives |
| Icon | A small picture respresenting a program or application |
| scanner | Device that translates analog text (paper) into digital (computer) |
| analog | spoken/written language |
| digital | computer language |
| keyboard | input device that one types on |
