Ram? Mice? The first is an animal and a rodent is a right? Ram … which is the sign Aries … If this is what these words mean to you that you can certainly use this quick glossary of terminology. It would be a good idea to read before buying a computer because these are things you need to know about first. If you already have a computer, computer these terms can help you know what to do if your new hardware does not know. Also, this computer terminology can help you if you seek technical assistance. Bon Lets Go!
Cache: Cache is another type of RAM kinship. The computer uses cache quickly move data between the CPU and RAM.
CD-ROM: Most new computers come with a CD-ROM as standard equipment. A CD-ROM drive reads data from a disk. The CD looks like a CD of music, data, but rather the music. CD-ROM also contains games, dictionaries, recipe files, and many other things you can load onto your computer.
Processor: The processor or CPU is the brain of the computer. Most new Windows programs use a Pentium processor or an AMD Athlon XP. New Mac use another type of Power PC processor requested.
Hard Drive: Virtually all computers come with a disc drive that can read and save information on portable disks, also known as a floppy drive. You can use a floppy disk to store information or to load new software on your computer.
Hard disk: The hard drive is also called the hard disk. You’ll probably never see because it is nestled in the heart of your computer. It’s computer firm filling electronics, and it stores the computer operating system, files, programs and documents.
Keys: Like a typewriter keyboard, this device is the primary mode of input data into computer programs.
Megahertz (MHz): This is the clock speed of the microprocessor. The higher the number, the faster the information is processed. MHz relates to how many millions of instructions can be processed per second.
Memory: This is the circuit or device that holds information in an electrical or magnetic. It is read-only memory (ROM), which is mainly information stored on a disk, and random-access memory (RAM), which is based on smart storage in the computer. The memory is usually measured in megabytes (MB).
Modem: It connects to a computer to a telephone line for information can be sent from one computer to another or the user can access an online service or on the Internet. Given the popularity of the Internet, a modem is now considered basic equipment and comes on virtually all new computers. Most modems are supplied with the fax.
Monitor: An output device that lets you see what you do (this is what you are looking at this moment to see this subject). Most computers come with 14 or 15-inch monitors. This size is good for most people’s needs. Larger 17 or 21-inch monitors are also available, but more expensive May. I prefer 17 inches.
Motherboard: The motherboard is a circuit board that everything in the computer plugs into. The CPU, RAM and cache in all plug the motherboard.
Mouse: The mouse is another input device that makes getting around in your computer easier. It is a handheld object which is good for doing tasks such as moving and pointing to objects on the screen, and can replace the function and control keys on the keyboard. (If you need a lesson on how the mouse works and how to use it, click here for a tutorial.)
Printer: A printer is an essential element of the computer if you want a hard copy of your work. There are four types of printers on the market: dot matrix, inkjet, Bulle ink and laser. The matrix is the most fundamental. Most inkjets jets and bubbles can print in color and graphics, and a laser printer offers the highest resolution at the highest speed.
RAM: Computers store data in two ways: on the hard disk and random access memory or internal memory. New computer buyers should look for models with at least 16 MB RAM (or more, depending on what types of programs you’ll be running). Make sure the computer can be updated.
Scanner: A scanner is a useful accessory to have if you work with great works of art or photos. This device can copy written documents, pictures or photos directly to your computer. There are three types of scanners: handheld, feed hopper and flat.
Sound Card: This device allows your computer to reproduce music, sounds and voices. Make sure you have a sound card if you intend to play multimedia games.
Video card: The video card is the part of the computer that sends images to the screen.
Well then, a quick course on computer. I hope this has helped to guide you in your buying a new computer, or help you with what you have.