output devices
Used to send information from a computer to another device
BYTE
resolution
The degree of sharpness in a picture
Number of bits used to encode text into a computer
Standard for short range and wireless of interconnection of devices
NETWORK CARD
isp
gui
operating system
Internet service provider
connects a computer to a computer network
software that supports a computers' basic function
BIT
Graphical user interface allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons
Short for binary digit and is the smallest unit of a computer. Store data and instructions
VIDEO CARD
peripheral devices
A printed circuit board controlling output to display screen
Auxiliary device that connects and works with a computer
MOTHERBOARD
wifi
connecting to the internet wirelessly in particular locations
Printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors where other circuit boards can be slotted
DESKTOP POWER SUPPLY
menu
Set of options that a computer presents in the user information
input devices
Provide data and instructions to an information process system, like a computer
Component that supplies computer with power
wan
Wireless local area network Wireless distribution for more than two devices
Graphics processing unit
lan
CPU/PROCESSOR
Local area network that connects various computers
pixels
sound card
application software
Central processing unit or central processor is the brain of computer . Most calculations occur here.
Device that is slotted into the computer for use of audio components for multimedia
Includes databases ,spreadsheets, and word processors
Minute area of illumination on a display screen , composes images
RAM
Random access memory. A computer memory that can be accessed randomly. Most common type of memory found in devices.
network
ROM
Computers that are connected together for sharing resources
EXPANSION SLOTS
Where the expansion card is inserted. Provides additional features to the computer.
Read only memory. Computer hardware that stores programs or data that can not be modified, edited or deleted. Power isn't needed to maintain its content.
Definiton: webopdeia
operating system software
Software that supports the computer's system
COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY
program
The terminology or vocab that is used for the internet or computer use
Collection of information that performs a specific task that is executed by a computer
router
Forwards data packets along networks
ip address
An identifier for each computer in use
ethernet
System that connects computer systems to form a local network
icons
Small graphic representation of a program
computer terminology
hard drive
A mechanism with disks
BY SASHA MIJES