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| Computer | is an electronic device that can store and process data to help users complete tasks. |
| Hardware | the physical components of a computer that can be seen and touched. |
| Software | a set of instructions or programs that tells the computer what to do. |
| System software | There are two types of software: |
| Application Software | Programs that are designed to help users complete a specific activity or task. |
| The 3 Basic Computer Functions | Input Processing Output |
| input | when a computer takes in data or information through an input device |
| input device | keyboard mouse scanner digital camera |
| Processing | occurs when a computeræusesæinput data or information to obtain a meaningful result |
| CPU Central Processing Unit | Central Processing Unit _ the internal hardware of the computer that does the problem solving |
| Output | occurs when a computer sends out data or information through an output device |
| Output Device | a printer screen or speakers |
| Data Storage | information saved by a computer |
| RAM Random Access Memory | Short-term storage - holds the programs and data currently being used. Disappears when the computer is turned off |
| Cloud Storage | Advantages of Cloud Storage - Access your data anytime its easy to use it is automatically backed up and you can share your document with others |
| Syncing | occurs when the computer automatically copies files via the cloud to multiple locations in order to keep the files all identical. |
