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Computer Hardware

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CPU Processor The central processing unit (CPU), also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard.
Mother Board The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board.
Power Supply The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.
RAM RAM is your system's short-term memory.
Hard Drive The hard drive on your computer is where the software is installed, and it's also where your documents and other files are stored.
Expansion Card Most computers have expansion slots on the motherboard that allow you to add various types of expansion cards.
Video Card The video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor.
Sound Card The sound card, also called an audio card, is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.
Network Card The network card allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet.
Bluetooth Card Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication over short distances.
Computer Case A computer case is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer
Monitor An instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity.
Mouse A computer mouse is an input device that is most often used with a personal computer.
Keyboard A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.
Track ball A small ball set in a holder that can be rotated by hand to move a cursor on a computer screen.
Touchpad A computer input device in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas.
Animoto Website in which you can create and share videos and pictures.
Digtial Video Digital video is a representation of moving visual images in the form of encoded digital data.
Video Editing Video editing is the process of editing segments of motion video production footage, special effects and sound recordings in the post-production process.
Frames A frame is a digital data transmission unit in computer networking and telecommunication.
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