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Types of Computers....................................................................................... 1
Operating Systems........................................................................................ 2
Computer Parts............................................................................................. 3

Types of Computers
Types of Computers

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 Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Single User
Windows Macintosh
Windows Windows 7 Vista XP El Capitan Maverick Mountain Lion
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Multi User
Windows Server Mac OS X Linux

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 Computer Parts

Computer Part Definition

Motherboard a printed circuit board containing
the principal components of a
computer or other device, with
connectors into which other circuit
boards can be slotted
Processor a machine that processes something

RAM (Random Access Memory) type of computer memory that can

be accessed randomly
Hard Drive a high-capacity, self-contained
storage device containing a read-
write mechanism plus one or more
hard disks, inside a sealed unit
Solid State Drive device that is an alternative to a
hard disk
Expansion Slot A place in a computer where an
expansion card can be inserted
Network Card contains the electronic circuitry
required to communicate using a
wired connection
Audio Card A sound card that attaches to the
computer
Video Card a printed circuit board controlling
output to a display screen

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