kristinnagguit

[kristinnagguit]

Random Access Memory

Pronounciation - ran·duhm ak·ses meh·mr·ee

Definition - Random access memory (RAM) is the hardware in a computing device that provides temporary storage for the operating system (OS), software programs and any other data in current use so they're quickly available to the device's processor.

Network Interface Card

Pronounciation - net·wrk in·tr·fays kaard

Definition - A hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, installed on a computer so it can connect to a network.

Universal Serial Bus

Pronounciation - yoo·nuh·vur·suhl see·ree·uhl bus

Definition - The universal serial bus (USB) is a standard plug-and-play interface that allows computers and peripheral devices to connect with each other, transfer data, and share a power source.

Ethernet

Pronounciation - ee·thr·net

Definition - Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network.

Network

Pronounciation - net·wrk

Definition - an interconnected or interrelated chain, group, or system. a network of hotels. b. : a system of computers and peripherals that are able to communicate with each other.

System Unit

Pronounciation - si·stuhm yoo·nuht

Definition - the main box-like structure of a computer with all the essential components needed for the computer to work.

Solid State Drive

Pronounciation - saa·luhd staytdrive

Definition - store data permanently inside an integrated circuit, typically using flash memory.

Hard Disk Drive

Pronounciation - haard disk drive

Definition - A hard drive is the hardware component that stores all of your digital content.

Automatic Voltage Regulator

Pronounciation - aa·tuh·ma·tuhk vowl·tuhj reh·gyuh·lay·tr

Definition - Stabilises the mains power supply voltage to a load.

Mouse

Pronounciation - mows

Definition - A mouse is used to select items on the screen and to give instructions to your computer to perform tasks.