the equipment inside a computer that creates the image on the screen
a self-contained program or piece of software; an application, especially when downloadable to a mobile device
abbreviation of "universal serial bus"; a standardized connection for attaching devices to computers etc
Central Processing Unit. This is a PC's heart or "brains".
a sub-division of a computer's hard disk into which you put files
a specific computer record. It could contain data such as text (eg essay.doc), or a program such as paint.exe.
socket at the back of a PC for connecting peripherals (obsolescent)
a copy of files from a computer's hard disk, usually made on some external medium such as CD-ROM or flash drive. A backup is made in case the hard disk file(s) are erased or damaged.
International network of computers that you connect to by telephone line. Two popular services of the Internet are the World Wide Web and electronic mail.
a socket at the back of a computer for connecting external equipment or peripherals, especially printers
equipment connected to a computer for sending/receiving digital information by telephone line. You may need a modem to connect to the Internet, to send electronic mail and to fax.
Disk Operating System. The original system used for PCs, where you typed in commands instead of pointing and clicking.
a small, unauthorized program that can damage a computer
Memory is for the temporary storing of information while a computer is being used. See RAM, ROM and cache.
a disk for storing computer information. It looks like an audio CD.
a program that finds and removes viruses from a computer
the main disk inside a computer used for storing programs and information. It is hard because it is metal. See floppy disk.
a small program that tells a PC how a peripheral works
a (small) defect or fault in a program
hard disk
modem
bug
anti-virus software
parallel port
virus
app
Internet
DOS
USB
driver
memory
file
CD-ROM
folder
serial port
backup
graphics card
CPU
