Animation is the representation of motion in graphics Advance computer system This diagram has the parts of a Gaming Computer! One or two small things added to a normal PC Computer based instruction refers to applications that train or teach using the com

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Motherboard

The body of the computer. Links up the various parts of the computer such as the CPU, GPU, fans, RGB(w)(uv) lighting, HDDs, SSDs, Optical Drives, Power Supply

CPU / CPU Heatsink

The brain of the computer. / Where the brain dissipates heat

Case

The base of most PCs. They can range from smaller than a couple of liters to the size of human beings

Network

a system that transmits any combination of voice, video, or data between users

RAM

temporarily storage, but is volatile, meaning it erases when you restart your PC

Time management

the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work.

Software

the coded instructions that tell the computer how to work

Default

the current setting or action taken by hardware or software if the user has not specified otherwise

Shutdown

the process of closing all application and the operating system

Log in

the process of gaining entry into a computer or network

Save

the process of naming and storing a file for use at a later time

Save As

the process of renaming a file that already exists

Startup

the process of turning on the computer and logging into the operating system

Operating System

the software that runs on a computer that is responsible for file name, disks, peripherals, and the general operation of the computer system (such as Windows, Mac OS)

Output device

hardware that lets the user view or hear processed data

Mouse

hardware used to move cursor around a document or select menus

Cursor

insertion point in a document in the form of a blinking vertical line on the screen

Software

instructions for the computer; a series of particular program

Animation

is the representation of motion in graphics

Shortcut keys

keyboard combinations used to perform certain tasks, such as printing, saving, copying, bolding, etc.

Access keys

keys used in combination to create actions or functions in a software package (nonbreaking spaces, em dash)

Password

keyword used to access information on a network, Web site, etc.

Folder

location to save a document and organize many files

Hardware

machinery and equipment (CPU, keyboard, monitor, printer)

Maximize

make window larger

Minimize

make window smaller; shrink to an icon on the taskbar

Close

processing of quitting the open window or application

Computer based instruction

refers to applications that train or teach using the computer

Multimedia

refers to the integration of various types of media

Restore

to refresh or bring back to original position or size

Cover letter

- writing a sales pitch about yourself

Resume

-summary of personal info, education, skills, work, experiences, and activities

Input devices

Adds information to the computer

interactive

Allowing users choices to affect outcomes

Keyboard/keypad

Alphanumerical/symbolical interaction with the computer

PCI Device

Anything that connects/interfaces with the computer using the PCI standard.

Standalone

a computer that is not permanently connected to a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN)

Testbench

Completely open-to-the-air case for testing hardware.

DVI

Digital Video Interface (I think). Old Port for monitors.

DP

Display Port. Free connector (no licensing) featuring 4k 144hz+ in its later versions. Common with gamers.

HDMI

High Definition Multimedia Interface. Most common connector in TVs and modern desktop computers

Power Supply

How power gets disturbed to the various components. 1200w is very overkill for almost any system, but this PC might hit a good 700w-800w while under load, and the less percentage of power used means less fan speeds, meaning quieter PC.

Monitor

How the output of the APU (CPUs that have graphics) or GPU shows its images.

Headphones/speakers

How to hear what's going on.

Printer

How to print things from your computer

Mouse/touchpad

How you control your digital hand.

Graphics

Include: drawings, charts, diagrams, paintings and photographs

Text file

a file that holds text without any formatting and can be opened in numerous applications

Time Management

Organizing time to accomplish priorities.

Gamepad

Other way to control games than KB/M

Microphone

Records sound to computer.

Media

Referrs to avenues of mass communicaiton, that is internet, television, radio, newspapers and magazines.

Tutorials

a form of computer-based instructions that teach skills and procedures

CMOS Battery

Stores MoBo (Motherboard) settings.

Advance computer system

This diagram has the parts of a Gaming Computer! One or two small things added to a normal PC

Radiator/Fans

This is where the water pumped from the CPU Heatsink dissipates its heat. / How the computer is cooled. ONLY ON WATERCOOLERS, Though.

Graphics Card(s)

Very much optional, but helps with graphical computing speed and accuracy, as well as detail and resolution. Inserted to motherboard's PCI-E Expansion slots.

VGA

Video Graphics Array. Old port for monitors.

Listening

an important soft skill from the communication group of skills

Virtual

an invented setting that closely resembles life

Taskbar

an onscreen toolbar that displays the active applications (tasks)

Application software

any program that processes data for the user (inventory, payroll, spreadsheet, word processor, etc.)

Games

are another type of multimedia. They are played by manipulation images on a monitor or screen.

Web page

are locations on the world wide web

Presentation

are sequence of slides or pages or screens that incorporate text, sound, graphics and anmiation


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