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| This term is used for computers that are generally Windows-based (not Mac computers) |
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| power up and allow operating system to load (turn on) |
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| CPU; is your computer's brain (Usually the "box") |
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| Stands for "Digital Video Disk", similar to a CD-ROM, but it's faster and can hold truckloads more data |
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| A portable storage device with a USB connection |
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| A measure of a device's data storage capacity (roughly 1 billion bytes) |
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| The main storage device in a computer where the majority of data is stored. (Usually called the c: drive) |
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| Equipment that can be seen or touched |
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| A measure of a device's data storage capacity and virtual memory (1, 048,576 bytes) |
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| Short for modulator. It allows you to send and receive information over a phone line |
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| a series of points (devices) all connetced by communication paths |
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| the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer. (Windows) |
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| This is where you can connect "peripherals" with your equipment |
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| the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer |
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| The amount of memory in your computer (random-access memory); these chips store program instructions and data, so your computer can grab the info. in a hurry |
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| Your secure disk card for photos goes here |
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| Various kinds of programs used to provide instruction for your device. (must be "installed" in computer in order to use) |
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| visual data (data that you see) |
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