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1. Hardware

   • -hardware is physical and also works with computer code
   • Output Devices
     • -when raw data has been processed and becomes useful information,output devices send this information out of the computer.
     • Monitors
     • Speakers
     • Projector
   • Input Devices
     • -pieces of hardware that gets raw data into the computer
     • Mouse
     • Keyboard

2. Software

   • -software is non-physical, and is a computer code inside a computer
   • System Software
     • -helps to allow your comptuer to run safely and smoothly
     • Operating Systems (OS)
       • low level software that supports a computer's functions.
       • Mac
       • Windows
       • Linux
     • Anti-Virus
       • -used to protect your computer from malware and viruses
       • Kaspersky
       • Avant
   • Application Software
     • applications used to make something, such as powerpoints and graphs
     • Programs
       • -coded instructions in a computer for an automated task
       • Graphics Editors
       • Microsoft Programs
       • Adobe Programs

3. Computer Components

   • -all the different pieces of hardware that makes up the computer.
   • Motherboard
     • -the central to any computer system -all components connect to the motherboard
   • CPU
     • -stands for central processing unit -the brains of the computer
   • Primary Storage
     • -what ram and rom are usually known as.
     • ROM
       • -stands for read only memory -used to PERMANENTLY store instructions that are known as the BIOS -the contents of the ROM cannot be added to or modified
     • RAM
       • -stands for random access memory -used to TEMPORARILY store memory inside -is usually measured in gigabytes or GB