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Computer definitions:

What is RAM?

Ram i a random-access memory, which is the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on. An integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible, so we can save something and bring it up and make changes to it as often as we like.

What is a hard drive? The hard drive is what stores all your data that is inside your computer. It houses the hard disk drive, where all your files and folders are physically located. A hard drive is only slightly larger than your hand. Yet can hold over 100 GB of data. The data is stored on a stack of disks that are mounted inside a solid encasement. These disks spin so that data can be accessed immediately from anywhere on the drive. The data is stored on the hard drive magnetically, so it stays on the drive even after the power supply is turned off. Hard drive is what allows us to have our data saved even when the computer is off. Without it every time we turned our computer off we would lose everything.

What is a grafics card?

A graphics card or a video card, is a piece of hardware that is installed in a computer. Its responsible for rendering the image on the computer’s monitor or display screen. When buying a graphics card be sure it is capable of displaying the best resolution the monitor can support.

What is a card reader?

A magnetic card reader is a device used to scan cards containing magnetic data strips. It is a device that is capable of reading the encoding on plastic cards. With this technoloogy we can upload and scan business cards, or cards of any type.

What are External Connectors?

External Connectors are the external connectors of a computer and are designed to receive electrical power from power sources, send or receive data. Without these external connectors we couldnt send or recieve emails, we couldnt send pictures or upload information.

What is wired internet access? and Wireless internet access?

Wired Internet Connection is still the easiest way to access the Internet service.Wired Internet Connection is pretty convenient to use and ideal for desktop computers. It is the earliest version of Internet connection it requiquers a computer to be wired into a power source, it still continues to dominate the field of global Internet service. Wireless internet access is one of the biggest technological advancements of our time, without hainving to be directly plugged in to a power source we can locate the world wide web from anywhere and it is now the most popular way to access the internet.

What is a webcam?

A digital camera designed to take digital photographs and it transmits them over the internet. It can takes pictures or stream video to someone far away. It is an easy way to stay in touch with someone, you can still see eachothers faces and it makes you feel like the other person is not so far away. Most computers today have webcams built right into them.