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education technology hardware basics
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09/01/2010

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CPU
Definition
central processing unit-the processing of the computers information
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Input devices
Definition
allows the input of data into the computer. Examples-keyboard, mice, scanners, mics, ect.
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Interactive whiteboards
Definition
an interactive board that when connected to a computer captures everything written and drawn on the surface. It can be transferred to the computer and printed
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Output devices
Definition
What produces data after it has been processed by the cpu. Examples-monitors, speakers, printers, projection units, cameras, interactive whiteboards, portable media players
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LCD
Definition
liquid crystal display. type of monitor-more expensive, better resolution
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CRT
Definition
cathode ray tube. type of monitor-older less expensive
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Printer
Definition
Outputs the data after it has been processed. Known as a hard copy
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DPI
Definition
dots per inch- the way resolution is measured in printers
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Hard disk drive
Definition
a circular disk inside the computer that holds the memory and data
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System software
Definition
tells the computer what to do. The most common are windows operating system and mac os
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