Basic Computer Terms
Hardware:
The physical parts of a computer –
CPU:
Central processing unit; the brain of the computer; controls the other elements of the computer
Disk Drive:
A peripheral device that reads and/or writes information on a disk
Hard Drive:
A device (usually within the computer case) that reads and writes information, including the operating system, program files, and data files
Keyboard:
A peripheral used to input data by pressing keys
Modem:
A peripheral device used to connect one computer to another over a phone line