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2. any external or connected device, other than the core central processing unit (CPU) and memory, that enhances a computer's functionality by allowing it to communicate with the outside world
3. the main printed circuit board in a computer that serves as the central communications hub, connecting and enabling communication between all the crucial components like the CPU, memory, storage, and expansion cards
7. the hardware component of a computer that executes commands, processes data, and manages the system's operations by performing basic arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output (I/O) functions
9. a data storage device that uses nonvolatile flash memory to store data
10. a computer, software program, or a system that provides resources, data, or services to other computers, called clients, over a network
11. a hardware interface standard for connecting computers to peripheral devices, like keyboards, mice, and printers, to exchange data and supply power
12. volatile computer memory that serves as a temporary workspace for data and instructions the processor needs to access quickly while a device is running
13. the physical, tangible machinery, devices, and components that make up a computer system or any electronic deviceHardDrive

1. a unique numerical label assigned to every device on a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication
4. a computer hardware component that provides long-term, non-volatile storage for digital data by using magnetic disks to store information even when the power is off
5. the interconnected network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other items embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that enable them to collect, exchange, and act on data over the internet
6. a vast, global network of interconnected computer networks that allows for worldwide communication and information exchange, using standardized protocols like TCP/IP to transmit data
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