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| mouse | a handheld input device used to move or select items on a screen |
| printer | an output device that prints paper copies of text and/or images |
| scanner | an input device that scans documents such as photographs and pages of text and converts it into a digital format |
| speakers | an output device that produces audio output that can be heard by the listener |
| microphone | an input device that captures audio by converting sound waves into an electrical signal |
| start menu | a feature of the Windows operating system located at the bottom left corner of the screen that provides quick access to programs, folders, and system settings |
| standby mode | when electronic devices are receiving power but are not running; also known as sleep mode |
| desktop | primary user interface displayed once the startup process is complete |
| icon | a visual representation of a file or program on your hard drive |
| folder | designed for organizing files on your computer; e.g. music folder, picture folder, document folder |
