Basic Computer Glossary

Written by admin February 4th, 2009

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Cable Modem: Electronic device that allows a computer to receive and send signals from and to the Internet at high speeds, using the same cable wires that TVs use to receive cable television.

CD-Rom Drive: Computer drive with the ability to read information on compact discs.

CPU: Stands for central processing unit, and refers to the chip inside a computer which processes information as it passes through the computer.

Firewall: Device or software installed on or to a computer in order to prevent unauthorized access from the outside.

Hard Disk: A magnetic disk inside most computers where it stores most files and programs.

Mouse: An input device on most modern computers used to control a pointer that activates programs or moves objects around.

Motherboard: A computer’s main circuit board, into which the memory, CPU, video cards, and more, plug into.

Port: A place where external units may be plugged into a computer (such as a USB port).

RAM / Random Access Memory: Temporary memory a computer uses for storing processes and data. The more Random Access Memory, the faster a computer usually performs.

Virus: A computer program, usually designed for malicious purposes, which can replicate itself and infect programs on the computer, causing a deterioration in computer performance, crashes and loss of data.

Web Browser: A program which gives a person graphical access to the Internet.

Worldwide Web: A graphical interface to most information on the Internet.

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