Hardware and software terms
Internet
a computer network consisting of a worldwide of computer networks
Intranet
a computer network that shares information, operational systems, or computing services within an organization (like ours at HJISD)
Router
a device in a network that handles message transfers between computers
Hardware
a device that is physically connected to your computer or something that can be physically touched
Hard Drive
a permanent storage place
USB drive
a portable data storage device that includes flash memory
Operating System
a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software
Mac
a type computer
Network
an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world.
CPU
central processing unit
Application
computer software designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related specific tasks
PC
personal computer
Ethernet
the most common type of connection computers use in a local network (LAN)
Software
written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system
