Computer Basics 2

Space for backup data provided through a Web site and stored on a cloud

If and application is running slowly.....

a computer that provides information or services to other computers

this supplies power to the laptop

a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, and connectors for all drives of the computer

the most popular operating system for PCs.

an electronic device that manipulates data

allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet

software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems

If the power button won' t start the computer....

manages the computer's memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware

short term memory of the computer

removable hard drive located outside of the main computer to store copies of important files

Cable that connects computers to the internet

allows for wireless communications over short distances

If the computer screen is blank....

the operating system used on Apple computers

a system by which computers and other information devices connect to the internet without wires

An open source software operating system.

if the computer seems slow or sluggish, you may need more...

If your mouse or keyboard will not work...

clicking on this on a PC will open the filing system

organizes all of the files and applications on the computer

allows you to delete files, but not permanently

long term storage space for your computer

If all programs are running slowly...

the physical parts of the computer

a place on a laptop where you can connect hardware such as a USB

If an application is frozen....

software that scans and searches hard drives to prevent, detect, and remove malware

The internal operating unit or "brain" of a computer.