Applied Science and Research - Computer Hardware
Study terms related to computer components, storage, peripherals, networking equipment, data infrastructure, and wireless connectivity.
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the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system
having dimensions and a weight that holding and operating with one or both hands becomes possible
a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.
a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer
a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen
a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper
a device that creates a digital copy of a document or photo and sends it to a computer
a surface that one touches or drags one's finger on to operate a computer, program, or device
a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface
a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user
(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
a disk on which data is stored, either inside or outside a computer
a small electronic storage device used to store digital data
a piece of hardware that processes and renders images, video, and animations for display on a computer monitor
an internal computer expansion card that enables audio input and output for multimedia applications
(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work
a very small piece of electronic equipment in a computer programed to control all the functions of the CPU
a computer with two or more processing units under integrated control
(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
a small device used for storing data or transferring data between electronic devices
a network for communication between computers, usually within a building
a computer network that connects devices across a large geographic area
a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access
a type of non-volatile memory in a computer or electronic device where data is permanently stored
the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer
a large facility housing networked servers for storing and processing data
a small hardware device that connects to a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device to provide additional functionality
a socket on a computer or other electronic device used to connect external devices such as a mouse, keyboard, etc.
able to operate without wires
an electronic device that uses telephone lines to send and receive data between two computers
an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks
a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network
