computer
an electronic device used for processing data
personal computer
a computer that serves one user at a time
microprocessor
it carries out instructions to operate the computer
motherboard
provides the means of connecting all the components of a computer
memory
where a computer stores information
disk driver
a mechanism that spins, reads, and writes disks
secondary storage device
permanently stores data( floppy disk, hard drive)
hardware
the physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel
monitor
sits on desks and displays what is running on the computer
input
the data that is entered into a computer. examples of devices are a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, and scanner.
keyboard
a computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into the computer
output
the computer-generated information that is displayed. examples of devices are monitor, printer, speakers, and projector
software
computer program that gives a detailed set of instructions to tell the the computer exactly what to do
server
designed to support a computer network that allows user to share data, software, and peripherals
internet
a global network connecting millions
URL
the address to a file on a web server