Computer basics & IT

The tool you use to access the Internet

Measured in megahertz (MHz), and gigahertz (GHz), or billions of instructions per second

the websites and apps that enable you to keep in touch with friends, family, and coworkers by sharing texts, images, etc

Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.

a computer with separate hardware components for the monitor, keyboard, and mouse = Desktop computer

an online video conference that allows you to hold a meeting with others who are not in the conference room = Meeting

Is responsible for what you see on the monitor

When you save a file, the data is written to the hard drive, which acts as

an online repository that allows you to save files on servers instead of on your personal devices

any type of software that is designed to damage your computer or gain unauthorized access to your personal information

a group of technologies for networking in LANs

Also called an audio card—is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones

the science of designing workspaces that are comfortable and safe and allow people to work at peak performance

is the computer's main circuit board

a small, portable computer that is operated with a touch

the metal and plastic box that contains the main components

Important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as its software

a way to organize files based on specific criteria, such as date, type, or category