Computer terms
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- File server
- used for shared storage.
- Network
- composed of multiple computers connected together using telecommunication system for the purpose of sharing data, resources and communication.
- Motherboard
- This is the main circuit board that all of the other internal components connect to.
- Task bar
- Shows all the porgrams currently running.
- Random access memory
- computer data storage that requires power; if power is lost so is your work.
- read only memory
- integrated circuit programmed with specific data when it is manufactured. Can only be read, not changed.
- Graphical user interface
- allows people to interact with computers and computer-controlled devices.
- Modem
- allows you to send or receieve info by phone or cable.
- Hardware
- a computer and the asssociated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of the data processing or communication functions.
- Software
- programs used on a computer such as word or powerpoint.