| A | B |
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| application | Also called an "app," it is computer software created for a particular task or tasks. |
| central processing unit (CPU) | The central processing unit carries out the functions in a computer. |
| E-reader | A device or computer program used for reading electronic books. |
| hard disk drive | A computer device that reads, writes, and stores digital data. |
| hardware | The physical parts of a computer. |
| RAM (memory) | Refers to random access memory which is temporary and used to operate software. |
| operating system | A group of software programs that provide instruction to a computer so that it may operate. |
| plug in | Something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities. |
| software | A group of computer programs that give instructions to a computer so that it functions. |
| spreadsheet | A computer application that simulates a paper accounting worksheet. |
| tablet | A highly portable computer shaped like slate or pad of paper, featuring a touch screen. |
| webcam | A video camera for computers typically used to provide real-time video footage. |
| word processing | A computer application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material. |
