Hardware
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Input Device
open source operating system used on smartphones and tablets.
Android
Computers that are connected to share resources.
Network
translates analog carrier signals to encode and decode digital information
Modem
manufacturer of personal computers, smartphones, tablet computers, computer peripherals, and computer software
Volatile memory that stores information as long as the computer is on.
RAM = Random Access Memory.
manages all of the installed applications and hardware on a computer or device
Operating System
device used to transmit data packets from one computer network to another.
Router
restricted private network used by organizations to communicate.
Intranet
method of communication used to send electronic messages using the internet
Output Device that produces a hard copy of electronic data.
Printer
Software that the owner maintains exclusive control over how it is modified and distributed.
Proprietary
cable used to connect computers in a network.
Ethernet
unique string of characters that identifies each computer over a network
IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)
secret set of characters that are used to access a computer system or service
Password
new generation of storage device that uses flash-based memory
Solid State Drive
may be used to steal or destroy data, crash systems, or replicate to other systems.
Malware (virus)
Hardware that makes a computer able to connect to another computer or server in a LAN (local area network)
Network Adapter (or card or NIC)
transmits data digitally over phone lines.
DSL - Digital Suscriber line.
application used to access websites on the internet
Browser
connects devices like printers, keyboards, external storage, and digital cameras to computers.
USB - Universal Serial Bus.
Most popular open source software widely used.
Linux
Connects a computer to a network with no cables
WI-FI
translates human readable domain names (for example, www.amazon.com) to machine readable IP addresses
Domain Name System or DNS
application that completes tasks based on the voice commands it is given by a user.
Virtual Assistant