Basic Computer

Central Processing Unit(CPU)

The hardware responsible for controlling the computer commands and operations.

RAM

An electronic chip that provides temporary storage.

ISP

An organization that provides Internet connections type for a fee.

Cloud computing

Using online services such as file storage or an application provided via the Internet.

NIC

A card that connects a computer to a network.

Input devices

Computer hardware such as keyboards,mice, touch displays, and microphones.

Storage Device

Computer hardware that stores information after a computer is powered off.

Gesture

A bodily motion that is interpreted as a command.

Graphic Processing Unit(GPU)

A card attached to the computer's main board to improve computer performance.

Office 365

A cloud based service built around the Office suite of programs.

Social media

A cloud based service where content is shared through the interactions of people connected through social networks.

Internet

A collection of networks distributed throughout the world.

Card Reader

A collection of ports designed to accept flash-based memory cards.

Server

A computer dedicated to providing services to other computers on a network.

Modem

A device that translates signals between a router and an ISP.

Wireless Network

A network that transmits signals via radio waves

Intranet

A website that is accessed only by individuals within the organization.

Operating System

Software that controls the way the computer works while it is running.

Windows 8 Store app

Software that is downloaded and installed from the Windows 8 store and run in the Start screen.

Solid-state disk drive(SDD)

A drive that that stores using electricity and retains the data when the power turned off.

Router

A network device through which different networks communicate.

Read

A permission level that allows you to open, but not change, a document.

Peer-to peer network

A small network that connects computer and devices without the need for a server.

Cache

A storage area dedicated to the processor.

Gigabyte

A unit of measure for devices that can store about 1,000 digital photos.

Homegroup

A windows networking tool that makes it easy to share pictures, videos, music, documents, and devices such as printers.

Application

Software used to accomplish specific tasks such as word processing and surfing the internet.

Word Processing

Software used to create, edit, format, and print documents containing primarily text and graphics.

Spreadsheet

Software used to organize information in a tabular structure with numeric data, labels, formulas, and charts.

Information Processing cycle

The four basic computer functions that work together in a computer system: input, processing, output, and storage.