Definitions

 

Virus- A software that damages your computer system

Color Cartridges- a color cartridge is the thing that holds the ink for your computer's printer.

World Wide Web- A part of the internet  that let's you jump from site to site alot quicker.

E-mail- A mail accessory that sends mail over the Internet.

Online- When your computer is connected to the Internet.

Network- A bunch of computers attached together to share information and programs.

Speaker- The part of the computer that plays the sounds.

RAM (Random Access Memory)- Memory chips in the computer that hold information to run your programs.

ROM (Read Only Memory)-  A permanent memory chip that cannot be changed.  This memory runs the computer.

Bit- A small piece of information that gives directions to the computer.

Byte-  A byte is also information that gives the computer directions.  A byte contains eight bits.

Software- The programs that run on the computer.

Hardware-  The actual parts of the computer.

Windows-  A program used by computers to organize the files and programs.

DOS (Disk Operating System)-   The program that comes on the computer that runs programs and helps you to save and open files.

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