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- 3. a primary storage device in computers, storing data on rotating, magnetic platters accessed by a read/write head.
- 4. the "brain" of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations, and is located on the motherboard.
- 7. the main circuit board in a computer, connecting all internal components and enabling communication between them
- 9. an output device that displays visual information from a computer, acting as a window to the computer's output, and can be CRT, LCD, or LED.
- 11. a hardware device that converts AC electricity into DC electricity and then distributes it to the rest of the computer
- 13. can use flash memory (like USB drives or SD cards) to store scanned documents directly
- 15. a device that accepts text or image data from a computer.
- 17. a technique where data is temporarily stored in a computer's memory for quicker retrieval
- 18. a device that converts electrical signals into sound waves, allowing you to hear audio from various devices.
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- 1. controls the motion of a pointer in two dimensions in a graphical user interface
- 2. a data storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data, offering faster access times, lower power consumption
- 5. external hardware components that connect to a computer to extend its functionality
- 6. an input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system by pressing buttons, or keys
- 8. provides high-speed, short-term memory for your computer's CPU
- 10. a device that connects two or more networks, forwarding data packets to their destinations based on their IP addresses
- 12. a wireless technology that allows devices to communicate over short distances using radio waves.
- 14. a device that connects your home network to the internet by converting digital signals from your devices
- 16. a specialized processor originally designed to accelerate graphics rendering