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| Permanently stores your files for later use |
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| CPU or Central Processing Unit |
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Often referred to as the brains of a computer
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| RAM (Random Access Memory |
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Temporarily stores your information until you hit Save
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| CD ROM, CD-RW DVD, DVD-RW |
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Drive used to read information from a CD or DVD
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These drives do not hold much information
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| network card and patch cable |
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Connects your computer to other computers and the Internet
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One example of an “output device,” this item provides visual images to the computer user
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A second example of an input device, the keyboard enables users to type instructions, characters, etc.
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Supplies power to the computer
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