Devices
Input Devices
Devices that allow users to interact with a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse).
Cooling System
Components such as fans or liquid cooling systems to prevent overheating.
Email Client
Software for sending and receiving emails (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird).
Monitor
The visual output device for displaying information.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Allows a computer to connect to a network.
Output Devices
Devices that allow the computer to communicate with the user (e.g., monitor, printer).
System Software
Software designed to provide a platform for other software (e.g., device drivers, utilities).
Web Browser
Software used to access the Internet (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
Printer
A device that converts digital information into physical copies.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Handles rendering of images, videos, and animations.
Motherboard
- The main circuit board that connects all components of a computer.
Application Software
Programs designed to perform specific tasks (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop).
Firmware
Permanent software programmed into a hardware device.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Converts electrical power to a form usable by the computer.
Word Processing Software
- Used for creating text documents (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs).
Peripheral Devices
- External devices that provide additional functionality (e.g., scanners, webcams).
Operating System
(OS) - System software that manages hardware and software resources (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
Cloud Computing
Software and services that run on the Internet instead of locally on a computer (e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive).
Antivirus Software
Programs designed to detect and remove malware.
Cloud Computing
- Software and services that run on the Internet instead of locally on a computer (e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive).
CPU
(Central Processing Unit) - The brain of the computer where most calculations take place.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Temporary storage that provides space for the computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU quickly.
Database Software
Software for managing and organizing data (e.g., Microsoft Access, Oracle).
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A standard for connecting peripherals to a computer.
Spreadsheet Software
Software designed for data organization and calculation (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).