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- 3. (Universal Serial Bus) A standard connection interface that allows external devices like printers, flash drives, and cameras to be connected to the computer.
- 4. Sink A cooling device attached to components like the CPU to dissipate heat and keep the system at a safe operating temperature.
- 5. (Basic Input/Output System) Firmware used during the boot process to initialize hardware components and load the operating system.
- 6. Supply Unit (PSU) Converts electrical power from the outlet into a usable form for the computer's internal components.
- 8. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized processor designed to accelerate the rendering of images, video, and animations, primarily used in gaming and video editing.
- 10. A display screen used to view output from the computer in the form of text, images, and videos.
- 11. State Drive (SSD) A faster, more reliable type of storage device that uses flash memory, replacing traditional hard drives.
- 14. The main circuit board of a computer that holds the CPU, RAM, and other essential components. It provides connectors for other peripherals.
- 16. Port A physical interface on computers for connecting to wired networks using an Ethernet cable.
- 18. External devices connected to the computer, such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer, to enhance functionality.
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- 1. Device A hardware component used to provide data and control signals, like keyboards, mice, and scanners.
- 2. An input device that allows users to input data into the computer through keys that represent letters, numbers, and functions.
- 5. A wireless communication technology used to exchange data over short distances between devices like phones, headphones, and computers.
- 7. (Random Access Memory) Temporary storage that provides space for the computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU quickly.
- 9. Drive (HDD) A storage device used to store large amounts of data permanently, using spinning disks coated with magnetic material.
- 12. Device A device that conveys information from a computer to the user, such as monitors, speakers, and printers.
- 13. A pointing device used to interact with graphical elements on a screen, allowing the user to move a cursor and select options.
- 15. Interface Card (NIC) A hardware component that enables computers to connect to a network and communicate with other devices.
- 17. (Central Processing Unit) The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer. It interprets and executes instructions from hardware and software.