Introduction to Computers

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Microprocessor which calculates all the data going through a personal computer

Interface designed to connect computer and peripheral devices, such as printers, mouses, keyboards, USB flash drives and external hard drives

Common measurement of CPU speed; tells how fast the CPU can process data; the higher the clock rate, the faster the CPU

Type of computer memory, which temporarily stores computer information such as the operating system, application programs and data so they can be immediately accessed by the CPU

Computer designed for general use by a single person

Computer pointing device which takes advantage of a tactile sensor to detect a user’s finger movement

Thin, light electronic display which employs the light modulating properties of liquid crystals

Main circuit board inside personal computers which holds the majority of computer components and provides connectors for peripherals