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binary

a two-digit numerical system, which computers use to store data and compute functions. The reason computers use the binary system is because digital switches inside the computer can only be set to either on or off, which are represented by a 1 or 0.

noun

My com[uter has a binary

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computer

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machine that performs 4 basic functions: input, processing, storage, and output.

noun

I have an apple computer

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hardware
harware

physical parts of the computer that you can see and touch

noun

My computer has a hardware.

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Input Device

devices used to enter data into the computer; mouse, keyboard, scanner, microphone, digital camera are input devices.

noun My input device is a mouse.

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memory

temporary storage place, where it gets its work done. There are 2 main types:

noun I have a memory

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operating system

loads automatically and controls just about everything on your computer. Example: Microsoft Windows.

noun I have an operating system

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output device

devices used to put out data processed by the computer; monitor, printer, and speaker are output devices.

noun I have a output device.

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software

the programs or other "instructions" that a computer needs to perform specific tasks.

noun My computer has a software.

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storage device

a hardware device used to record and store data, such as a hard drive, flash drive, floppy disk, CD ROM, memory card

noun I have a storage device