Hardware
This component is considered the brain of the computer, responsible for processing data.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This operating system is developed by Microsoft and is one of the most popular for personal computers.
Windows
This is the most widely used search engine on the internet.
This type of memory is volatile, meaning it is lost when the computer is turned off.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
These types of programs protect computers from viruses and other malware.
antivirus software
This is the process of transferring files from your computer to the internet.
uploading
This device allows the computer to display images and video on the screen.
graphics card (GPU)
This type of software allows users to create, edit, and format documents.
a word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word)
This is the protocol that secures communications on the web by encrypting data between a user’s browser and a website.
HTTPS
his device stores long-term data and files on a computer, even after it's turned off.
hard drive or SSD (Solid State Drive)
This is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources, acting as an interface between the user and the hardware.
operating system
This is a global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide.
Internet
This external device allows input to a computer by scanning and interpreting printed documents or images.
scanner
This type of software allows users to store, organize, and retrieve large amounts of data in tables and spreadsheets.
database software or spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
This is the most widely used mobile operating system globally, found on a variety of smartphones.
Android