Hardware
The visual output device for displaying information
Monitor
Software designed to provide a platform for other software (e.g., device drivers, utilities).
System Software
Allows a computer to connect to a network.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Software and services that run on the Internet instead of locally on a computer (e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive).
Cloud Computing
A storage device used to store data permanently.
Hard Drive (HDD)
Converts electrical power to a form usable by the computer.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Programs designed to perform specific tasks (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop).
Application Software
Handles rendering of images, videos, and animations.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Permanent software programmed into a hardware device.
Firmware
The main circuit board that connects all components of a computer
Motherboard
Components such as fans or liquid cooling systems to prevent overheating.
Cooling System
Software for managing and organizing data (e.g., Microsoft Access, Oracle).
Database Software
A device that converts digital information into physical copies.
Printer
System software that manages hardware and software resources (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
Operating System (OS)
A standard for connecting peripherals to a computer.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Devices that allow the computer to communicate with the user (e.g., monitor, printer).
Output Devices
Software for sending and receiving emails (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird).
Email Client
A faster storage device compared to HDD with no moving parts.
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Software designed for data organization and calculation (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).
Spreadsheet Software
The brain of the computer where most calculations take place.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
External devices that provide additional functionality (e.g., scanners, webcams).
Peripheral Devices
Programs designed to detect and remove malware.
Antivirus Software
Temporary storage that provides space for the computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU quickly.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Programs for creating slide-based presentations (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi).
Presentation Software
Devices that allow users to interact with a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse).
Input Devices