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Computer Literate
Glossary of Computer Literacy terms and concepts.
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Monitor | ||
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The monitor connects to the video card to display images | ||
Screen | ||
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The computer screen is the visual display. Without the computer screen you would not be able to see what is going on or what is happening. The screen could be different sizes depending on the size of the monitor.
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Keyboard | ||
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A keyboard is a computer device that is used to write and give other commands to the computer. | ||
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Hard drive | ||
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A hard drive is everything physical that you can see that is in the computer. It is used to store information. | ||
Computer fan | ||
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The computer fan cools down the computer so it doesn't overheat. It can do one of three things to complete this task. First is the fan which expels the warm air, then there is the one the brings in cool air, and finally there is one which moves cool air over specific components . | ||
Cooler | ||
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The cooler is a big part of the computer that is used to cool the computer when it gets warm. | ||
Headphones | ||
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Headphones are used to listen to videos or sounds | ||
Earphones | ||
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Earphones are devices which go inside your ears to give music. They are used to listen to music privately, and often plug into the headphones section in the computer.
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Microphone | ||
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It allows you do input your voice, record your voice and talk to people | ||
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