Computer Terms

CPU (Central Processing Unit) Is a microchip use in processing data and it is the brain of the
computer. Some people called this a processor.
Motherboard Is a printed circuit board use to hold and run computer parts
RAM (Random Access Memory) A short term memory use to hold processes and task.
Hard Disk Drive A long term memory use to store data.
DVD ROM Drive Use to read DVD on the computer
DVD Burner Use to store data on the hard disk
RAM Slots A slots use to hold the RAM.
Mouse Use to control the mouse arrow
Keyboard Use to type data or alphabets
Printer Use to transfer data from the computer to the paper
AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) Use to regulate the voltage of the computer
Operating System Use to Operate the computer. The computer is useless if dont have operating
system.
Java A type of programming language create by oracle and sun microsystems.
BIOS (Basic Input Output System) Use to boot the computer
Microsoft Windows An Operating System mostly computers had. It was developed by Microsoft
Visual Studio A Programming Software created by Microsoft use to create programs.
C++ - A Programming Language created by Bjarne Stroustrup. This is a programming language were
Operating systems was made.
Driver Use to control hardwares.
World Wide Web A type of internet protocol for browsing the internet.
Hardwares A Computers parts or devices
Softwares A Program, Games, or any Data
Mp3 File Extension you use for Playing Music
File Compression A Technique for shrinking data by archiving.

ZIP A File Archive for compressing data

Headphone A Device use to hear sounds on the computer without hearing from other people
Computer Microphone A Device use to record voice
Webcam A Camera use to make video chats or capture a image
Word Processor A Software use to create documents. The software you are using to read this
document is also a word processor
CPU Fan a fan use to prevent cpu from overheating
Heatsink A type of fan for cpu use for non gaming or overclocked PCs
Air Cooler A type of fan for cpu use for heavy gamers but non overclocked processor
Water Cooler A type of cpu fan for heavy gamers and oveclocked processors
Overclocked Processor This processors are boosted to make the computer faster and smoother but
it is risky to do cause it could pontentially damage your computer.
GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) - This Device is use to process graphics and arts. This device is best
suitable for gamers
SecureBoot A new feature developed by Microsoft that protects your BIOS and boot loader
Integrated Graphics Card A GPU that is built in the processor. Most AMD Processors Do this kind of
Technique.
Audio Jack Parts of motherboard were you can plug your speakers or headphones, and
microphones
LED This one is a part of the casing use to indicate whats happening to the computer
Start Menu A Feature in Microsoft Windows were you can start programs. This feature was removed
in Windows 8 but was reimplemented in Windows 10
Flash Player This is a Plugin were you can play apps on the internet. The most common flash player
is Adobe Flash Player.
PDF (Portable Document File) This is a word document that its so popular because you cant change
that document so easily. This Document is in PDF File
Scanner This Device use to scan documents. It is sometimes built in printer.
Cartridges It is the storage of inks for printers
MousePad Use to easily move and drag the mouse easily
PCI Slots This is the slot were you can install graphics card or any card that can support PCI

Dual Boot This feature is were you can install 2 operating systems in one computer.
Safe Mode This feature is used to recover your computer by disabling background programs.
Power Surge This effect can happpen on power failure that will force turn off the computer due to
power loss. This will damage your computer unless you have a anti surge protection on your
motherboard. It also happens to me.
Mobile OS A type of operating system for mobiles. One of the most popular mobile os is android
Google A popular search engine use by many people.
HTML (Highlighting text markup language) Is a programming language use in creating webpages
you seen in the internet
HTML 5 A Modern Generation of html programming language.
CSS A programming language designed for webpage designing.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Is a type of data connectivity use for file transfering.
Cloud Storage Use to store files using the power of the internet
USB Drive A Portable type of drive that uses the USB Technology.
.NET Framework A Framework software developed by Microsoft use to execute .NET Based apps.
Start Screen A Replacement for old Start Menu that uses the full screen instead of using menu.
Charms Bar This is a hidden menu were you can show it by swiping the side of the screen or by
Pointing the mouse on the edge of the screen
Anti Surge This Feature founds on motherboard and it prevents the computer from damage in
power failure.
LCD Monitor Flat Screen monitor we are using today.
CRT Monitors this are old fashioned monitor that cause headache and eye damage
Sound Card Use to produce sounds. This requires drivers.
Notepad A simple text editor
Image Editor Use to edit images or recreate them
C# - A programming language that looks likes C++
Visual Basic A Programming language that based on BASIC Sytem
MS-DOS A Text Based Operating System developed by Microsoft
Linux A free open source operating system developed by Linus Torvalds

LAN (Local Area Network) Were youre internet connection recieves using this
WiFi A Wireless Internet Technology use for mobile devices to connect to the internet without wires
Bluetooth A Short radio distance techonology use for file transfering without wires
Chipsets A Chip that controls the electric components of the motherboard
Motherboard Battery Use to to run clock even if the computer is turned off
QWERTY A Keyboard type for type writing use
DVORAK A Keyboard type for Speed Typing use
Ergonomics Keyboard A Keyboard designed for speed typing
BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) A Screen that shows when a fatal problem occurs
RSOD (Red Screen of Death) Same on Blue Screen but the color is red. It is implemented on
Windows Vista but removed in Windows 7
UPS Use to prevent the computer from power interruption and decrease chance of power surge
Function Keys This keys found on keyboard use t control the system of the computer
Ctrl Key Meaning Control Key
Alt Key Meaning Alternative Key
Command Key This Key found on apple devices
Caps Lock Use to capitalize all the letters
Shift Key Use to shift keys
Enter Key Use for Entering Items or undering text
Print Screen Key Use to capture screenshot of the whole screen.
File Manager Use to explore, browse, and navigate files. Most common file manager is file explorer
Video Editor Use to edit videos
Mp4 A File Extension for playing videos
Metro UI A Design type for Windows 8 to Windows 10
3D Monitor A Monitor that has a 3D Technology
Screen Resolution This is the size of your screen
NumLock Enables the Calculator keys in the keyboard

Crtl+Alt+Delete A technique to open task manager using keyboard keys

Command Prompt An MS-DOS based command line interface for controling your computer
Registry Editor An Editor to edit registry on your computer
APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) A Type of CPU that has a accelerated performance, most of APU
designs are created by AMD.
Biometrics Fingerprint Scanner A Device use to scan your fingerprint
3D Printer - A new technology that can print objects in 3D
Touch Enabled PC A Type of PC that can use touch. This feature is best for windows 8 users
HoloLens Another new technology made by Microsoft that uses glasses to control your computer.
Google Glass Same as HoloLens but it uses Android OS.
DirectX A Software use for gamings
E-Mail Use to send mails using internet.

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By Roel Castro