Basic Computer Vocabulary

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Computer

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A machine that can store and process information.

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Hardware

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The physical parts of a computer that you can touch (e.g., keyboard, mouse, monitor).

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Software

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Programs or applications that tell the computer what to do (e.g., games, word processors).

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Keyboard

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A device used to type letters, numbers, and commands into a computer.

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Mouse

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A device used to point, click, and select items on a computer screen.

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Monitor

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The screen that shows what you are doing on the computer.

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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The "brain" of the computer that processes instructions and performs calculations.

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Internet

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A network that connects millions of computers worldwide to share information.

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Web Browser

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A software program used to access websites on the Internet (e.g., Google Chrome, Safari).

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Website

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A collection of related web pages that provide information on a topic.