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- 4. Computer pointing device which takes advantage of a tactile sensor to detect a user’s finger movement
- 6. type of computer memory, which temporarily stores computer information such as the operating system, application programs and data so they can be immediately accessed by the CPU
- 10. Cable inside the computer transferring data between the mother board and storage devices
- 11. set of computer programs designed to enable computers to accomplish certain tasks;major types of software include programming software, system software and application software
- 12. Computer hardware converting alternating current or AC electric power to a low-voltage power for the internal components of the computer
- 13. Computer designed for general use by a single person
- 14. microprocessor which calculates all the data going through a personal computer
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- 1. Main storage device of a computer; commonly referred as an internal device and used to permanently store data
- 2. Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to the computer
- 3. Output device which displays graphics and images from the computer
- 5. Physical parts of a computer, such as the hard drive, video card, monitor and other substantial computer parts
- 7. Computer program allowing the computer to communicate with a hardware device
- 8. Main circuit board inside personal computers which holds the majority of computer components and provides connectors for peripherals
- 9. Removable hard drive located outside of the main computer tower