Computer and Internet Basics

3. transmits power or data between devices or positions, which is covered in plastic by one or more wires
4. a portable computer that is small enough to use on one's lap, has its main components (as keyboard and display screen) combined in one unit, and can run on battery power
8. drive a data storage device that uses flash memory. specifically : a small rectangular device that is designed to be plugged into a USB port on a computer and is often used for transferring files from one computer to another.
9. an electronic output device used to display information being entered and processed on a computer.
10. compact disc is a portable storage medium that can record, store and play back audio, video and other data in digital form
11. an area or window on a computer screen in which icons are arranged in a manner analogous to objects on top of a desk.
13. device a piece of computer equipment that receives data from one source and converts it into another form
14. memory where you save files permanently

1. a large, powerful computer that can handle many tasks concurrently and is usually used commercially
2. the external and internal devices and equipment that enable you to perform major functions such as input, output, storage, communication, processing, and more.
5. random-access memory
6. device a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system
7. A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processe
10. Central Processing Unit
12. a jack or socket that peripheral hardware plugs into