Ite 115 Ch.2

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All-In-One Computer

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These eliminate the need for an external tower and separate monitor.

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All-In-One Printer

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A printer that not only prints, but scans, prints, fax, and copies.

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Application Software

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Set of programs you use on a computer to help carry out tasks such as writing a research paper.

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Aspect Ratio

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The width to height proportion on a monitor.

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Binary Digit (bit)

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Each 0 and 1 within the binary language.

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Binary Language

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a computers language consisting of only 0's and 1's.

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Bluetooth Technology

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Wireless transmission standard that lets you connect devices such as smart phones, tablets, headphones, etc.

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Byte

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Eight binary digits.

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Kilobyte (KB)

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1,000 bytes

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Megabyte

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1 million bytes

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Gigabyte

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1 billion bytes

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Terabyte

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1 trillion bytes

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Petabyte

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1,000 terabytes

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Hardware

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any part of a computer you can physically touch.

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Software

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set of computer programs that enables the hardware to performs different tasks.

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System Software

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set of programs that enables your computer's hardware devices and application software to work together.

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Operating System (OS)

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the program that controls how your computer system functions.

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Tablet Computer

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a portable computer integrated into a flat multitouch-sensitive screen.

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Laptop/Notebook Computer

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portable computer that has a keyboard, monitor, and other devices integrated into a single compact use.

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Netbook

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small, lightweight laptop computer that is generally 7-10 inches wide and has a longer battery like than a laptop.

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Ultrabook

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full-featured but lightweight laptop computer.

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Tablet

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similar to a laptop computer, but the monitor swivels and folds flat.

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Desktop Computer

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intended for use at a single location, so it's stationary.

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Peripheral Device

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a component such as a monitor or keyboard that connects to a computer.

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Mainframe

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a large, expensive computer that supports many computers simultaneously.

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Supercomputer

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specially designed computer that can perform complex calculations extremely rapidly.

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Embedded Computer

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specially designed computer chip that resides in another device, such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home.

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Output Device

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lets you send processed data out of your computer.

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Light Emitting Diode (LED)

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more energy efficient, and may have better color accuracy and thinner panels than an LCD screen.

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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

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flat panel monitor: light and energy efficient.

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Legacy Technology

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computing devices that use techniques, parts, and methods that are no longer popular.

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Organic light-emitting diode (OLED)

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use organic compounds that produce light when exposed to an electric current.

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Pixels

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monitor screen are grids made up of millions of tiny dots.

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Resolution

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clearness or sharpness of the image, reflects the number of pixels on the screen.

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Nonimpact

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an inkjet printer sprays ink, or uses laser beams to transfer marks onto the paper.

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Impact Printer

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has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon to make marks on the paper.

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Plotter

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prints oversize pictures that require the drawing of precise and continuous lines, such as maps and architectural plans.

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Thermal Printer

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works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper or by burning dots onto specially coated paper.

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Motherboard

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the main circuit board that contains the central electronic components of the computer including the computers processor, its memory, and the many circuit boards that help the computer functions.

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Network Interface Card (NIC)

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enables your computer to connect with other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection, is often integrated into the motherboard.

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Volatile Storage

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random access memory- temporary memory

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Read-only memory (ROM)

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holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up when its powered on.

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Nonvolatile storage

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meaning the data is not erased when the power is turned off.

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central processing unit

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the brains of the computer because it controls all the functions performed by the computers other component and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions.

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Solid State Drive

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no moving pars internal storage device.

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Drive Bay

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permanent storage devices are location in your desktop or laptop computer.

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Optical Drive

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can read from and maybe even write to cds, dvds, or blu-ray discs.

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Thunderbolt

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allows to connect up to six different peripherals to your computer.

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FireWire 800

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provides fast transfer rate of 800 Mbps.

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Digital Video Interface port (DVI)

Video Graphics Array port (VGA)

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port to which older LCD monitors and televisions connect.

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Cold Boot

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completely powering off a computer.

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Warm Boot

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restarting a system while it is powered on.

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Ergonomics

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is the science that deals with the design and location of machines and furniture so that the people using them are not subjected to and uncomfortable or unsafe experience.