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| Hardware | The physical components of the computer system. |
| Software | The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do. |
| CPU | The brain of the computer or central processing unit. |
| Input Device | The hardware that is used to pass information into the computer. |
| Output Device | The hardware that receives and dislplays information coming from the computer. |
| Modem | The device that allows your computer to talk to other computers over a telephone line. |
| Monitor | A video or computer display device. |
| Printer | The hardware that provides printed output from the computer. |
| Hard Copy | A printed copy of computer output. |
| Hard Drive | This is the drive on your computer. Local. C://Drive |
| Icon | A small picture or symbol respresenting a computer hardware function or component. |
| Computer | A machine that follows a set of instructions and makes calculations. |
| Network | This is a drive that is shared by everyone on the network. At school H:// Drive |
| Microprocessor | Most important part of any computer. They are the brains of the computer. Also called the CPU |
| Operating Software | (Oss)-It controls how computers communicate with the hardware and interact with the user. It runs your computer. Examples: Windows |
| Application Software | Allows you to complete a specific task. Applications will let you create a report, browse the Internet, edit a multimedia video, or calculate a math problem. Example: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher |
| Taskbar | This displays small icons for system software or applications that are running in the computer’s background |
| Desktop | Is the work area that covers your monitor’s screen after you start your computer. |
