1. Computer basics
By Jesus Nunes P.2

2. What is CD? Definition: Compact Disc
A compact disc[sometimes spelled as disk]
Example
A cd is a compact disc that’s full of music or a movie.
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3. CPU ? Example The cpu is the central of all programs. Picture
Definition: central processing unit
CPU (pronounced as separate letters) is the abbreviation for central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.
Example
The cpu is the central of all programs.
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4. LCD?
Definition liquid crystal display
LCD (liquid crystal display) is the technology used for displays in notebook and other smaller computers. Like light-emitting diode (LED) and gas-plasma technologies, LCDs allow displays to be much thinner than cathode ray tube (CRT) technology.
Example
A lcd is a monitor that looks crystal clear on the screen.
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5. HDTV? Example The hd-tv looks so good I n every way. Picture
Definition high-definition television
HDTV, standing for high-definition television, is a new means of television broadcasting and the machines that take advantage of it. HDTVbroadcasts video digitally (in contrast to the common analog formats PAL, NTSC, and SECAM) and of higher 720 pixels or 1080 pixels resolution.
Example
The hd-tv looks so good I n every way.
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6. HDMI? Example A hd-mi is used to port high definition screens. Picture
Definition: high-definition multimedia interface
a standard for connecting high-definition video devices.
"most TVs are equipped with at least one HDMI port"
Example
A hd-mi is used to port high definition screens.
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7. HI-DEF?
Definition: high definition
HiDef (short for high definition), also called 24p, is a 24 frames-per-second digital video format for high-resolution capture of motion pictures. The 24 refers to the frame rate (24 frames/second) and the p stands for progressive scanning (as opposed to interlaced scanning).
Example
The term hi-def means high definition wich means it will look really good.
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8. RAM?
Definition: random access memory
RAM (random access memory) is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer's processor.
Example
The ram is used so the computer can procces the application faster.
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9. ROM?
Definition: Read-only memory
Read-only memory (ROM) is a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices. It contains the programming needed to start a PC, which is essential for boot-up; it performs major input/output tasks and holds programs or software instructions.
Example
A rom is a chip that only reads memory and not anything eles.
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10. MBps? Example These are used for signals for internet or phones.
Definition: millions of bits per second or megabits per second
Mbps stands for millions of bits per second or megabits per second and is a measure of bandwidth (the total information flow over a given time) on a telecommunications medium.
Example
These are used for signals for internet or phones.
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11. GB? Definition: gigabites
a unit of information equal to one billion (109) or, strictly, 230 bytes.
Example
This is how much space the device has.
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12. TB? Example This is used for extra storge. Picture
Definition: terabyte
A terabyte (TB) is a measure of computer storage capacity that is 2 to the 40th power, or approximately a trillion bytes. A terabyte is more precisely defined as 1,024 gigabytes (GB). The prefix tera is derived from the Greek word for monster.
Example
This is used for extra storge.
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13. IP? Example The ip is used to find the name or address of that device.
Definition: Internet Protocol
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computernetwork that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IPaddress serves two principal functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.
Example
The ip is used to find the name or address of that device.
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14. CD-R? Example This type of cd can be used to record tv or videos.
Definition: Compact Disc Recordable
Stands for "Compact Disc Recordable." CD-R discs are blank CDs that can record data written by a CD burner. The word "recordable" is used because CD-Rs are often used to record audio, which can be played back by most CD players.
Example
This type of cd can be used to record tv or videos.
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15. CD-RW? Example A cdrw disk can be use to rewright a format. Picture
Definition: Compact Disc-ReWritable
CD-RW (Compact Disc-ReWritable) is a digital optical disc storage format. A CD-RW disc is a compact disc that can be written, read arbitrarily many times, erased, and written again. The technology was introduced in 1997.
Example
A cdrw disk can be use to rewright a format.
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16. MODEM? Example A modem can be used to transmite data over. Picture
Definition: modulator-demodulator
Short for modulator-demodulator. A modem is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines. Computer information is stored digitally, whereas information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted in the form of analog waves.
Example
A modem can be used to transmite data over.
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17. APP?
Definition: application
An application, or application program, is a software program that runs on your computer. Web browsers, programs, word processors, games, and utilities are all applications. The word "application" is used because each program has a specific application for the user.Oct 12, 2008
Example
An app is a application that has its own program such as youtube to stream videos.
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18. AMD? Example The amd crads/chips are used as programmers for devices.
Definition: Advance micro device
AMD is the second largest maker of personal computermicroprocessors after Intel. They also make flash memory, integrated circuits for networking devices, and programmable logic devices. AMDreports that it has sold over 100 million x86 (Windows-compatible) microprocessors.
Example
The amd crads/chips are used as programmers for devices.
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19. LAN?
Definition: local area network
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnectscomputers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, or office building.
Example
I can not take my school computer out of school because then the lan will be disconnected.
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20. USB? Example A usb is used to transfer files or even memory. Picture
Definition: Universal Serial Bus
Short for Universal Serial Bus, an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps. A single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards.
Example
A usb is used to transfer files or even memory.
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21. MP3? Definition:MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
a means of compressing a sound sequence into a very small file, to enable digital storage and transmission.
Example
I use a mp3 to store older songs.
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22. MP4? Definition:MPEG-1 Audio Layer IIIl
a means of compressing a sound sequence into a very small file, to enable digital storage and transmission
Example
I use a mp4 to store all my music.
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23. SD? Example The sd card is a smaller version of the sdhc. Picture
Definition: Secure Digital Card
An SD Card (Secure Digital Card) is an ultra small flash memory card designed to provide high- capacity memory in a small size. SD cards are used in many small portable devices such as digital video camcorders, digital cameras, handheldcomputers, audio players and mobile phones.
Example
The sd card is a smaller version of the sdhc.
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24. SDHC?
Definition Secure Digital High Capacity
Short for Secure Digital High Capacity, SDHC is a type of flash memory card based on the SDA specification. The SDA 2.00 specification enables SD cards to reach higher capacities from 4GB to 32GB, and growing. SDHC uses a new technology, and as such these cards are not backwards compatible with SD format devices.
Example
A sdhc is a flash memory card wich means it is a copy of a memory card.
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25. SDXC? Example A most tech stuff has a SDXC to provide memory. Picture
Definition SDXC is an evolution of the SD / SDHC memory card standard. Whereas SDHC cards have a maximum storage capacity of 32 GB, the SDXC standard supports cards up to 2 TB (2048 GB). Just as with previous versions of the standard, there is a smaller "micro" version designed for small devices such as cell phones
Example
A most tech stuff has a SDXC to provide memory.
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26. MMC? Example A mmc is needed to save important files. Picture
Definition:Microsoft Management Consol
The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is an application that provides a graphical- user interface (GUI) and a programming framework in which consoles (collections of administrative tools) can be created, saved, and opened.
Example
A mmc is needed to save important files.
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27. URL? Example The url is needed to find a web site you are looking for.
Definition: Uniform Resource Identifier
A URL is one type Uniform Resource Identifier of Uniform Resource Identifier (URI); the generic term for all types of names and addresses that refer to objects on the World Wide Web. The term "Web address" is a synonym for a URL that uses the HTTP or HTTPS protocol.
Example
The url is needed to find a web site you are looking for.
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28. HTML? Example I use html to text secretly with codes. Picture
Definition: Hypertext Markup Language
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the set of markup symbols or codes inserted in a file intended for display on a World Wide Web browser page. The markup tells the Web browser how to display a Web page's words and images for the user.
Example
I use html to text secretly with codes.
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29. COOKIE?
 A small text file (up to 4KB) created by a Web site that is stored in the user's computer either temporarily for that session only or permanently on the hard disk (persistent cookie). Cookies provide a way for the Web site to recognize you and keep track of your preferences.
Example
My computer curoupted with a lot of cookies so I had to clear them out.
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30. GPS?
Definition Global Positioning System :
Global Positioning System. noun. Abbr. GPS. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver.
Example
My phones was dead so I had to use my gps to get to my destination.
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31. WIFI? Example All computers need wi-fi to work. Picture
Definition: wireless fidelity
Wi-Fi is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections. A common misconception is that the term Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity," however this is not the case. Wi-Fi is simply a trademarked phrase that means IEEE x.
Example
All computers need wi-fi to work.
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