| Term | Definition |
|---|
| PC | Personal computer: this term is used for IBM compatible computers, as opposed to Apple, Macintoshes, and Commodores |
| RAM | 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 |
| Central Processing Unit | CPU; is your computer's brain |
| Hardware | Equipment that can be seen or touched |
| USB Ports | This is where you can connect "peripherals" with your equipment |
| CF Card Port | Your computer flash card for the camera goes here |
| Hard Disk Drive | This usually hides inside the system unit, so you can't see or stick anything in it. The hard disk itself acts like a giant floppy disk, storing way more info than a floppy disk can |
| SD Card Port | Your secure disk card for photos goes here |
| DVD | Stands for "Digital Video Disk", similar to a CD-ROM, but it's faster and can hold truckloads more data |
| Flash Drive | A portable storage device with a USB connection |
| Software | Instructions that tell the computer what to do |
| Modem | Short for modulator. It allows you to send and receive information over a phone line |
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