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Ciencia Aplicada e Investigación - Hardware de computadora

Estudia términos relacionados con componentes informáticos, almacenamiento, periféricos, equipos de red, infraestructura de datos y conectividad inalámbrica.

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hardware
hardware
[Sustantivo]

the physical and electronic components of a computer or other electronic system

hardware

hardware

Ex: Daniel repairs hardware such as processors, memory modules, and hard drives. 
handheld
handheld
[Adjetivo]

having dimensions and a weight that holding and operating with one or both hands becomes possible

portátil, manejable

portátil, manejable

Ex: The handheld recorder allowed him to take notes during the interview. 

La grabadora de mano le permitió tomar notas durante la entrevista.

keyboard
keyboard
[Sustantivo]

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

teclado

teclado

Ex: The laptop's keyboard is comfortable to use for long periods. 
monitor
monitor
[Sustantivo]

a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer

monitor, pantalla

monitor, pantalla

Ex: She cleaned the monitor to remove fingerprints and smudges. 
mouse
mouse
[Sustantivo]

a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen

mouse, ratón

mouse, ratón

Ex: The click of the mouse can be heard whenever she makes a selection. 
printer
printer
[Sustantivo]

a machine that produces text or images on paper, especially from data sent by a computer

impresora

impresora

Ex: Daniel printed the contract on the color printer downstairs. 
scanner
scanner
[Sustantivo]

a device that creates a digital copy of a document or photo and sends it to a computer

escáner

escáner

Ex: The library’s scanner allowed patrons to convert book pages into digital text for research and reference. 

El escáner de la biblioteca permitía a los usuarios convertir las páginas de los libros en texto digital para investigación y referencia.

notebook
notebook
[Sustantivo]

a small portable computer

portátil, computadora portátil

portátil, computadora portátil

Ex: The technician connected the notebook to the network. 
touchpad
touchpad
[Sustantivo]

a surface that one touches or drags one's finger on to operate a computer, program, or device

panel táctil, superficie táctil

panel táctil, superficie táctil

Ex: The touchpad doesn’t work well when my hands are wet. 

El panel táctil no funciona bien cuando mis manos están mojadas.

touchscreen
touchscreen
[Sustantivo]

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

pantalla táctil

pantalla táctil

Ex: The touchscreen on the tablet is much larger than on the phone. 

La pantalla táctil de la tableta es mucho más grande que la del teléfono.

webcam
webcam
[Sustantivo]

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

cámara web, webcam

cámara web, webcam

Ex: During the virtual event, attendees used their webcams to participate in discussions and networking sessions. 

Durante el evento virtual, los asistentes utilizaron sus webcams para participar en discusiones y sesiones de networking.

motherboard
motherboard
[Sustantivo]

(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

placa madre

placa madre

Ex: The CPU and memory are attached to the motherboard. 

La CPU y la memoria están conectadas a la placa base.

hard disk drive
hard disk drive
[Sustantivo]

a disk on which data is stored, either inside or outside a computer

disco duro, disco rígido

disco duro, disco rígido

Ex: The company's server room is equipped with multiple hard disk drives to store and manage its vast amount of data. 

La sala de servidores de la empresa está equipada con múltiples discos duros para almacenar y gestionar su gran cantidad de datos.

memory card
memory card
[Sustantivo]

a small electronic storage device used to store digital data

tarjeta de memoria, tarjeta memoria

tarjeta de memoria, tarjeta memoria

Ex: She inserted the memory card into her phone to store more music. 

Ella insertó la tarjeta de memoria en su teléfono para almacenar más música.

graphics card
graphics card
[Sustantivo]

a piece of hardware that processes and renders images, video, and animations for display on a computer monitor

tarjeta gráfica, tarjeta de video

tarjeta gráfica, tarjeta de video

Ex: A high-end graphics card enhances the quality of video rendering. 

Una tarjeta gráfica de alta gama mejora la calidad del renderizado de video.

sound card
sound card
[Sustantivo]

an internal computer expansion card that enables audio input and output for multimedia applications

Ex: She upgraded her sound card to support 7.1 surround sound for gaming. 
processor
processor
[Sustantivo]

the part of a computer that executes instructions and performs operations on data

procesador

procesador

Ex: The program requires a modern processor to run smoothly. 
microprocessor
microprocessor
[Sustantivo]

a very small piece of electronic equipment in a computer programed to control all the functions of the CPU

microprocesador

microprocesador

Ex: Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets rely on microprocessors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon or Apple A-series chips. 

Los dispositivos móviles como los teléfonos inteligentes y las tabletas dependen de microprocesadores como los chips Qualcomm Snapdragon o las series A de Apple.

multiprocessor
multiprocessor
[Sustantivo]

a computer with two or more processing units under integrated control

Ex: The multiprocessor distributes tasks across all available cores. 
cache
cache
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily, a cache can be accessed quickly and is needed while a program is running

caché

caché

Ex: The browser stores frequently visited websites in its cache. 

El navegador almacena los sitios web visitados con frecuencia en su caché.

flash drive
flash drive
[Sustantivo]

a small device used for storing data or transferring data between electronic devices

memoria flash, memoria USB

memoria flash, memoria USB

Ex: Many students use flash drives to store their assignments and projects for easy access at school. 

Muchos estudiantes usan memorias USB para almacenar sus tareas y proyectos y acceder a ellos fácilmente en la escuela.

central processing unit

the microprocessor chip that performs most data processing in a computer

unidad central de procesamiento

unidad central de procesamiento

Ex: The central processing unit overheated due to inadequate cooling. 
local area network

a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

LAN

LAN

Ex: Ethernet and Wi-Fi are common technologies used to create LANs, allowing devices to connect to the network using wired or wireless connections 
wide area network
wide area network
[Sustantivo]

a computer network that connects devices across a large geographic area

Ex: The wide area network went down, affecting all remote branch locations. 
random-access memory

a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access

RAM

RAM

Ex: Increasing the RAM on your computer can help improve overall system responsiveness and reduce lag. 

Aumentar la memoria de acceso aleatorio en tu computadora puede ayudar a mejorar la capacidad de respuesta general del sistema y reducir el retraso.

read-only memory
read-only memory
[Sustantivo]

a type of non-volatile memory in a computer or electronic device where data is permanently stored

ROM, memoria ROM

ROM, memoria ROM

Ex: The initial code that starts the execution of a video game on a gaming console is stored in ROM, ensuring consistent gameplay. 

El código inicial que inicia la ejecución de un videojuego en una consola de juegos se almacena en la memoria de solo lectura, lo que garantiza un juego consistente.

USB
USB
[Sustantivo]

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB

USB

Ex: Many modern devices, such as smartphones and tablets, charge using a USB port. 
client
client
[Sustantivo]

a computer that connects to a network and accesses resources from a server

Ex: A client failed to connect after the network switch was replaced. 
data center
data center
[Sustantivo]

a large facility housing networked servers for storing and processing data

Ex: They migrated all their applications to the data center for better reliability and scalability. 
dongle
dongle
[Sustantivo]

a small hardware device that connects to a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device to provide additional functionality

dongle, llave

dongle, llave

Ex: A TV dongle can be used to stream content from a smartphone or computer to a television screen. 

Un dongle de TV se puede utilizar para transmitir contenido desde un teléfono inteligente o una computadora a una pantalla de televisión.

port
port
[Sustantivo]

a socket on a computer or other electronic device used to connect external devices such as a mouse, keyboard, etc.

puerto, conector

puerto, conector

Ex: He used the Ethernet port to connect the computer to the network. 
wireless
wireless
[Adjetivo]

able to operate without wires

inalámbrico, sin cables

inalámbrico, sin cables

Ex: The wireless mouse is more convenient than the traditional wired one. 

El ratón inalámbrico es más conveniente que el tradicional con cable.

modem
modem
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that uses telephone lines to send and receive data between two computers

módem

módem

Ex: The modem connects to the wall and the computer. 

El módem se conecta a la pared y a la computadora.

router
router
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

router

router

Ex: A router is essential for setting up a home or office network. 

Un enrutador es esencial para configurar una red doméstica o de oficina.

server
server
[Sustantivo]

a computer or system that provides data, services, or resources to other computers over a network

servidor

servidor

Ex: Daniel uploaded the files to the office server. 
gadget
gadget
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

aparato

aparato

Ex: Sarah’s favorite gadget is her noise-canceling headphones, which help her focus while working. 

El gadget favorito de Sarah son sus auriculares con cancelación de ruido, que la ayudan a concentrarse mientras trabaja.

device
device
[Sustantivo]

a portable electronic gadet that can connect to the internet, such as a laptop, smartphone, etc.

aparato, dispositivo

aparato, dispositivo

Ex: He downloaded a new fitness app on his device to track his daily workouts. 
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