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What is software?

• any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

• the operating system

• the video card on the monitor

• the monitor and computer case

What is hardware?

• all the ports and buttons of a computer

• is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.

• is any part of your desktop

• software

These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

• Audio In

• Audio Out

• USB Port

• Monitor Port

You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet.

• USB Port

• Serial Port

• Ethernet Port

• Power Button

A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

• Camera

• Smartphone

• e-Reader

• Printer

The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.

• Motherboard

• CPU

• Optical Disc Drive

• RAM

The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

• RAM

• USB

• Hard Drive

• Storage Drive

A computer you carry around with you.

• surf

• screen

• laptop

• keyboard

You use one of these to move around your computer screen.

• mouse

• upload

• password

• screen