Computers

Computers 

1	application	n. a program dedicated to a specific task [eg: word processing, graphics etc]
2	bit	n. binary digit, the basic binary unit for storing data, either 0 or 1 - see byte
3	buffer	n. an area in memory used for temporary storage [eg: rapid input from keyboard]
4	byte	n. 8 bits - kilobyte (approx. 1,000 bytes), megabyte (1 million), gigabyte (1 billion)
5	Email	n. electronic mail; system of sending messages through the internet; e-mail
6	floppy disk	n. small, removable magnetic disc for (permanent) storing of data; diskette
7	hard disk	n. fixed, magnetic disc inside a PC for (permanent) storing of data
8	hardware	n. the mechanical and electronic parts of a computer, not the software
9	input	n. data entered into a computer (by keyboard, floppy disk etc) - also v.
10	keyboard	n. the alphanumeric keys or buttons used to input data [QWERTY = 1st 5 keys]
11	memory	n. part of a computer for (temporary) storing of data - see ram
12	modem	n. device that converts data to a form that can be transmitted by telephone etc
13	operating system	n. software that communicates with hardware, enabling applications to run
14	output	n. data delivered by a computer (by printer, screen etc) - also v.
15	peripheral	n. equipment linked to a computer [eg: printer, scanner, modem, mouse etc]
16	program	n. software that contains coded instructions to control a computer - also v.
17	RAM	abbr. random access memory [it goes away when one switches off]
18	screen	n. the surface area of the visual display unit on which the image is formed
19	software	n. the programs, routines etc for a computer, not the hardware
20	WYSIWYG	abbr. What You See Is What You Get [data prints out exactly as on the screen]

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