a device for recording (storing) information (data).

for connecting devices to your personal computer.

permanent software programmed into a read-only memory

interaction or communication between a computer and any other entity, such as a printer or human operator

a thin, high precision disk that is coated on both sides with a high precision magnetic material and which is used in a hard disk drive (HDD) to store data.

a narrow printed circuit board that holds memory chips.

used to represent stored bits or bytes of information

also called Advanced Technology Attachment(ATA) is an early drive controller interface thatconnects computers and hard disk drives.

refers to the serial version of the ATA drive controller interface.

Can connect up to 15 drives

Provides a physical connection to a network

Connect one computer to another over a phone line

uses pictures and words to represent ideas, choices, functions, etc.

Number of hardware devices connected to a CPU

New generation of storage

stores data permanently inside an integrated circuit

The most essential element; without it computer can't perform simple tasks

Also called read-write, volatile

Inexpensive, slower, can store bits

Crucial information, not volatile

Programmed by user; once programmed it cannot be change

Can be programmed, to erase data expose it in ultra violet

Data can be erase by apply electric field

Records and preserve s digital information