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computer |
Electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result. |
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data |
Information entered into the computer to be processed that consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images. |
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e-mail |
An electronic message sent from one person's computer to another person's computer where it is stored until read by the receiving person. |
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hardware |
The tangible, physical computer equipment that can be seen and touched. |
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internet |
The largest network used as a communication tool. |
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receiver |
Computer that receives a data transmission. |
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sender |
Computer that sends a data transmission. |
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software |
Intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. |
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smart phone |
Any electronic handheld device that functions as a mobile phone as well as a personal digital assistant or other information appliance. |
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information appliance |
a device that focuses on handling a particular type of information and related tasks. Typical devices could be an ipod or MP3 player, a hand-held gaming console, and so on. |
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mainframe computers |
Large, powerful computers that are used for centralized storage, processing, and management of very large amounts of data. |
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microcomputer |
Sometimes called a personal computer; used at home or at the office by one person; can fit on top or under a desk. |
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network |
Connects one computer to other computers and peripheral devices. |
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notebook/laptop computer |
Similar to a microcomputer; however it is smaller and portable. |
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personal digital assistant |
Also called a palm-top computer; a small, portable type of computer |
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supercomputers |
Largest and fastest computers, capable of storing and processing tremendous volumes of data. |
