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| Word | Definition |
| Hardware | The physical components of the computer system(the parts you can touch) |
| Software | The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do |
| CPU | the brain of the computer or central processing unit |
| ROM | The permanent memory that is built into your computer (read only memory) |
| RAM | The computer's working memory, sometimes called Random-Accessed-Memory |
| Input Device | The hardware that is used to pass information (or data) into the computer (mouse, keyboard) |
| Output Device | The hardware that displays and receives information coming from the computer (monitor, printer) |
| Modem | The device that allows your computer to talk to other computers over a telephone line |
| Printer | The hardware that provides printed output from the computer. |
| hard copy | A printed copy of computer output |
| hard disk or hard drive | A fixed, large-capacity magnetic storage medium for computer data. |
| Flashdrive | A portable storage device that used ?flash memory? |
| icon | A small picture or symbol representing a computer hardware function or component |
| CD/compact disk | A disk on which a laser has digitally recorded information such as audio, video, or computer data. |
| Browser | A program that allows you to view web pages (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Foxfire) |
| Search Engine | A program that searches for web pages (Google, Yahoo, Bing) |
| computer | An electronic device that stores and processes data or information |
| Internet | An electronic device that stores and processes data or information |
| monitor | An output device that displays information or graphics (pictures) |
| mouse | An input and output device that moves the cursor |
| cursor | What you see on the monitor when you move the mouse around (arrow, hand, capitol I) |
| download | This is the process where you copy something from another computer or the Internet, and save it on your computer.ΓΏ |
| upload | A process where you are sending something that is saved on your computer to another computer or the internet |
| Modem | Converts digital data into analog data, so it can be sent over phone lines. Changes analog into digital when receiving data. |
