Hardware
Processor
/ˈprəʊ.ses.ər/
The central unit that processes data in a computer
Motherboard
/ˈmʌð.ər.bɔːrd/
The main circuit board that connects all components in a computer
RAM (Random Access Memory)
/ræm/
Temporary memory that stores data while a computer is running
Example in a sentence:
The processor speed affects how fast your computer runs.
The processor speed affects how fast your computer runs.
The processor speed affects how fast your computer runs.
Software
Operating System
/ˈɒp.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ ˈsɪs.təm/
Software that manages computer hardware and software resources
Application
/ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
A program designed to perform a specific task for the user
Antivirus
/ˌæn.tiˈvaɪ.rəs/
Software that detects and removes malware from a computer
Example in a sentence:
I installed new antivirus software to protect my laptop.
I installed new antivirus software to protect my laptop.
I installed new antivirus software to protect my laptop.
Internet & Networking
Router
/ˈruː.tər/
A device that forwards data packets between computer networks
Bandwidth
/ˈbænd.wɪdθ/
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection
IP Address
/ˌaɪ ˈpiː ˈæd.res/
A unique string of numbers identifying a device on the internet
Example in a sentence:
The router provides internet access to all devices in the house.
The router provides internet access to all devices in the house.
The router provides internet access to all devices in the house.
Devices
Smartphone
/ˈsmɑːrt.foʊn/
A mobile phone with advanced features like internet access
Tablet
/ˈtæb.lɪt/
A portable touchscreen computer larger than a smartphone
Wearable
/ˈwɛr.ə.bəl/
A device worn on the body that often tracks health or fitness data
Example in a sentence:
She uses a wearable to monitor her daily steps and heart rate.
She uses a wearable to monitor her daily steps and heart rate.
She uses a wearable to monitor her daily steps and heart rate.
Security
Firewall
/ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/
A system that blocks unauthorized access to a network or computer
Encryption
/ɪnˈkrɪp.ʃən/
The process of converting information into code to prevent unauthorized access
Malware
/ˈmæl.wer/
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computers
Example in a sentence:
The firewall protects our system from malware attacks.
The firewall protects our system from malware attacks.
The firewall protects our system from malware attacks.
Programming
Algorithm
/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/
A set of rules or steps to solve a problem or perform a task
Code
/koʊd/
Instructions written in a programming language
Debug
/diːˈbʌɡ/
The process of finding and fixing errors in code
Example in a sentence:
The programmer spent hours debugging the new software.
The programmer spent hours debugging the new software.
The programmer spent hours debugging the new software.
Data Storage
Hard Drive
/hɑːrd draɪv/
A device used to store digital information permanently
SSD (Solid State Drive)
/ˌsɒl.ɪd steɪt draɪv/
A faster type of hard drive with no moving parts
USB Flash Drive
/ˌjuː.esˈbiː flæʃ draɪv/
A small portable device used for transferring files
Example in a sentence:
I saved the document on my USB flash drive.
I saved the document on my USB flash drive.
I saved the document on my USB flash drive.
Cloud Computing
Cloud Storage
/klaʊd ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ/
A service that stores data on internet servers instead of a local device
SaaS (Software as a Service)
/sæs/
A software delivery model where applications are hosted online
Virtual Machine
/ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl məˈʃiːn/
A software emulation of a physical computer
Example in a sentence:
Many companies use cloud storage to back up important files.
Many companies use cloud storage to back up important files.
Many companies use cloud storage to back up important files.