Basic Terminology – Technical English

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Computer

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A machine that processes data

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Keyboard

Back

Device used to type

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Mouse

Back

Device to control the pointer

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Monitor

Back

Display screen

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Printer

Back

Device to print documents

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CPU

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Central Processing Unit

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RAM

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Random Access Memory

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Hard Drive

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Data storage device

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USB

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Universal Serial Bus (connection port)

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Webcam

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Camera connected to a computer