parts of a computer
The physical parts of the computer
Hardware
A small storage device that uses flash memory and connects to the computer through a USB port; also called a pen drive, jump drive, or thumb
USB Flash Drive
•Areas on Internet servers where data and applications can be stored and accessed.
cloud storage
A program whose purpose is to damage or destroy computer data,
Virus
Also known as a track pad
Touch pad
what is the main part of the computer
motherboard
Stands for Secure Digital memory card. A type of memory card typically used in digital cameras.
SD Card
receives and sends data on computer networks.
Router
•The physical parts of computer.
Hardware
•The display screen used to provide visual output from a computer.
moniter
A small piece of silicon that has electronic circuits on it.
Microchip
The most commonly used type of secondary storage device, which stores bits of data as aligned particles on the surface of a magnetic disk.
Hard Drive
A standard wireless technology that uses radio waves to connect devices.
Wi-Fi
A microchip is a very small piece of silicon inside a computer.
Micro chip
An individual’s personal computer that resides on a desk or table.
Desk top computer
Stands for Universal Serial Bus. A standard that allows communication between devices.
USB
Areas on Internet servers where data and applications can be stored and accessed.
Cloud storage
A computer that provide data to other computers
Server
the main circuit board inside a computer
Motherboard
A personal computer that is small enough to be carried around.
laptop
what is the piece of the computer's hardware that processes and compares data
CPU (central processing unit)
Stores data and instructions while computer is working.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
The system that allows hardware devices to communicate with one another
operating system
Stands for Central Processing Unit.
CPU
•Programs that tell a compute what to do and how to do it.
soft ware