Computer Vocabulary

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Hardware
The parts of a computer that you can actually touch.

Computer Case
The metal (or plastic) box that holds the
“brains” of the computer. It’s sometimes
called a Tower.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The brains of the computer. Any time you click
the mouse or press a key on the keyboard, you
are sending instructions to the CPU.

Hard Drive
Also inside the computer case is the hard drive
where all of your documents are saved.

Monitor
Looks like a TV screen and lets you
see your work and your files.

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Keyboard
Is used for typing words and numbers on the
computer. Whatever you type on the keyboard,
you can see on your monitor.

Mouse
Lets you point to objects on your screen, click
on them, and even move them. You can also use
the mouse button to scroll (or move) through
different parts of your screen.

Printer
Takes the text and pictures on your screen and
prints them onto paper.

Speakers
Let you hear different sounds created by the
computer. With speakers, you can listen to songs
and videos that you play on your computer.

Software
Tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
For example, writing and reading programs and games
might be some types of software you have used before.

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Operating System
Is the most important program that runs on your
computer. It lets the computer's hardware and
software work together.

Internet Browser
Lets you explore the Internet where you can find
lots of information, like pictures, videos, and webpages.

Application Programs
Different programs do many different things. For example,
Microsoft Word or Google Docs are both word processing
programs that let you write book reports, essays, stories,
and more.

Antivirus Software
Protects your computer so that it doesn't get a computer
virus. Just like flu viruses get people sick, computer viruses
make your computer sick. Viruses can damage information
on your computer if you don't have antivirus software.

More vocab from Quizlet.com:

Screen

The part of the monitor that lights up and shows

what is happening on the computer.

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Laptop

A portable computer.

Icon

A picture that represents a program or command.

Click on it to begin.

Start Menu

A menu button on the desktop where you can

start programs, get help, and shut down the computer.

USB Cable

Universal Serial Bus is a type of connection used

to attach devices to a computer. A USB port is
the opening that the connection plugs into.

Desktop

When you log onto the computer, the screen that

shows up is the desktop.

More vocab from Mrs. Sobczyk

Flashdrive

A small, portable device to hold information and files.

It has a USB to connect to a computer. It’s also called
a “thumb drive.”

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Log On

To begin using a program, you need to log on

using a private Username and Password.

Log Off

When done working, you log off to exit the program

you were using so others cannot access your information.

Shut Down

To turn off the computer. If done wrong, information

can be lost. You must save and close out of programs
and log off first.