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Computer

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is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory

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Hardware

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: the mechanical electric, and electronic components of a computer

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Input Device

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Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer (keyboard)

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Output Device

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Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people (monitor)

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System Unit:

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Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data (box)

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Storage Device

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Holds data, instructions, and information for future use (usb flash drive)

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Communications Device

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Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices (wireless router)

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Green computing

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: involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer

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Network:

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is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media (fsu internet)

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Internet

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is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

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Software

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(AKA program) tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them (microsoft word)

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Server

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controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network

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Mainframe

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is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously (the biggest box)

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embedded computer

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is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product (cruise control)