The physical parts of a computer and related devices.

Examples: internal devices which include motherboards, hard drives, and RAM; external devices which include monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and scanners

Set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

It is what guides the hardware

and tells it how to accomplish

each task.

Software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Small handheld input device that controls a computer screen's cursor or pointer in conjunction with the way it is moved on a flat surface

A computer designed for use by one person at a time.

In its more general usage, this device is a microcomputer designed for use by one person at a time. ...

A computer suitable for use at an ordinary desk.

A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling

Also known as a computer chassis, tower, system unit, CPU, or cabinet, is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a personal computer (usually excluding the display, keyboard, and mouse).

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An output device that displays information in pictorial form.

Input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer. It is one of the most used input devices for computers.

Portable computer that uses a touchscreen as its primary input device. These devices are slightly smaller and weigh less than the average laptop.

Computer that provides data to other computers. It may serve data to systems on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) over the Internet. Each type runs software specific to the purpose of the server.

A mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications.

An item(s) that can be worn.

A specialized desktop computer used to play video games.

A digital television that is, essentially, an Internet-connected, storage-aware computer specialized for entertainment

A visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, used by most modern operating systems.

Operating system designed and produced by Microsoft Corporation. Similar to other operating systems, Windows makes a computer system user-friendly by providing a graphical display and organizing information so that it can be easily accessed.

A generic term for any device used to control the movement of a cursor on a computer screen.

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

The _____________________________________________ is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to this part of the computer.

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_____________________ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data into this location until it is needed.

RAM _____________________ when the computer is turned off. If you're working on a document, spreadsheet, or other type of file, you'll need to save it to avoid losing it. When you save a file, the data is written to the hard drive, which acts as long-term storage.

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

The _________________________ is responsible for what you see on the monitor.

The _____________________________ is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.

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The _______________________________ allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet. It can either connect with an Ethernet cable or through a wireless connection (often called Wi-Fi).

____________________________ is a technology for wireless communication over short distances. It's often used in computers to communicate with wireless keyboards, mice, and printers. It's commonly built into the motherboard or included in a wireless network card.

The most important program in your computer. This program is like the “manager” of all of the other programs.

A computer that is made to use the Windows operating system.

A computer that is made to use the Apple operating system.

Where all of the information you put into the computer is stored.

A program or application. Instructions that tell the computer what to do.

The place inside your computer where programs and files are stored.

A portable computer that you can carry with you.

What is this called?

Which memory is a temporary type?

Name a storage device on the computer.

This is all the instructions for the computer or a program designed to do different things. Examples: Microsoft Word, Skype, Chrome and Windows.

Which is the "brain of the computer"?