Computer Acronyms

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  1. 3. A type of non-volatile storage device that uses spinning disks to store and retrieve digital information using magnetic storage.
  2. 4. A standard interface used for connecting peripherals to computers, such as mice, keyboards, and storage devices.
  3. 6. A hardware component that enables a computer to connect to a network and communicate with other devices.
  4. 7. A computer bus interface that connects storage devices like HDDs and SSDs to the motherboard.
  5. 9. A data storage technology that combines multiple disk drives into one unit for improved performance and fault tolerance.
  6. 11. An All-Flash Array (AFA) is a storage system using only flash memory for faster data access.
  7. 12. An analog video display standard used to connect computers to monitors and projectors.
  8. 13. Refers to something small in size, typically used as a prefix in computing to denote smaller versions of standard technologies, like microprocessors or microcontrollers
  9. 15. A component of the CPU that directs the operation of the processor by interpreting instructions and controlling data flow within the
  10. 16. A type of flat-panel display technology that uses liquid crystals to produce images on screens for devices like monitors, TVs, and smartphones.
  11. 17. A prefix indicating something that is smaller than usual, commonly applied to ports, cables, or devices
  12. 20. A non-volatile storage device that uses flash memory to store data, offering faster read and write speeds compared to traditional HDDs
  13. 22. A malicious software program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, often damaging or corrupting data.
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  1. 1. A widely used technology for wired local area network (LAN) connections, enabling devices to communicate over a network.
  2. 2. A specialized processor used to render images, video, and animations, commonly used in gaming, 3D modeling, and graphics
  3. 5. Firmware used to initialize and manage communication between the operating system and hardware components during startup
  4. 8. A standard storage devices to computers
  5. 9. A type of volatile memory that temporarily stores data for quick access by the CPU, facilitating faster processing and multitasking.
  6. 10. A video interface used to transmit digital video data from a computer to a display device like a monitor.
  7. 11. the core part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logic operations like addition,subtraction,and comparisons
  8. 13. A type of memory card used for storing data, often in mobile phones, digital cameras, and portable devices.
  9. 14. A type of non-volatile memory used in computers to store firmware or software that is not intended to be modified frequently.
  10. 15. A user interface where users interact with the system through text-based commands
  11. 18. A file system developed by Microsoft, used in Windows operating systems for organizing and storing files on hard drives and other storage devices.
  12. 19. A standard interface for transmitting high-definition video and audio between devices, such as from a computer to a monitor or TV.
  13. 21. the main unit of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the system by executing instructions from program