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any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it |
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any part of the computer that has physical structure; the parts that make up the computer |
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software that allows you to perform a specific task |
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short-term memory, it temporarily stores the data until it is needed |
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an electronic device that has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data |
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the computer's main circuit board that holds the CPU, memory, connectors, cards, and connections to your computer's ports. |
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any hardware that sends data to a computer (mouse, keyboard, touch screen, webcam, microphone) |
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two digits used to represent information using electricity; ones and zeros |
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lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus displayed on the screen |
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series of commands |
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the brain of the computer that controls all other parts and carries out commands |
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manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android) |
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a tool you use to access the internet (Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge, Firefox) |
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any hardware receives data from a computer (printer, monitor, speaker, headphones) |
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where your software, documents, and other files are stored |
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