Kind of port that is used in modern monitors and home theaters, also transmits digital audio and video
PS/2
A six-pin mini-DIN connector used to connect some PC compatible computers with keyboards and mice
USB
Universal Serial Bus, used to connect a computer to devices and peripherals
Serial port
Communication interface that transfers one bit of data in or out to modems, terminals, and peripherals
Parallel port
Communication interface that transfers several bits of data simultaneously to peripherals
VGA Port
Most Common port for Display
CPU
The last component that you take out in the disassembly process of a system unit
Operating System
Provides the interface, configures, and manages hardware to connect components to applications
Flash Drive
The most common boot drive used to load the operating system
Untwisted Pair (UTP) Cable
The most popular type of cable used for Local Area networks
Local area networks (LANs)
Computers that are close enough to connect usually in the same building
Wide area networks (WANs)
Computers that are too far apart for a local area network and are therefore connected by telephone or radio waves
Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi)
Wireless local area networking for computers or devices that connect to the internet via a wireless access point (WLAN)
Small office/home office (SOHO)
The network of a small office or home office
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
A set of networking protocols allowing multiple computers to communicate
Crimping tool
Tool used in locking RJ45 into UTP Cables
Freelancer
An individual who works for himself instead of working for an employer that pays a salary or a wage
Hardware
The physicalaspects of a computer which are tangible to users
Motherboard
One of the vitalparts of a computer system and is known as the backboneofthecomputer
Computer Case
Box-likecase that contains most of the electronics components of a computer
CPU Fan
Helps our CPU to maintain temperature in optimum condition
BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System)
Responsible for making sure that all the other chips, hard drives, ports and the CPU function together
AMD (Advance Micro Devices)
The secondlargest manufacturer ofmicroprocessors
Intel Corporation
The Largest manufacturer of microprocessors intended for office works
Router
Network device that forwards data packets along networks, it is connected to at least two networks, usually two LANs or WANs or a LAN and the ISP network
Windows Operating System
Dominant operating system preferred by gamers and office workers
Linux
A family of open-source Unix-like operating systems based on theLinux kernel
MAC OS
The second most widely useddesktopOS
Processor
The hardwarewithin a computer that executesprograms
Microprocessor
A central processing unit, or CPU, contained on a single integrated circuit
Storage system
Computer components used to retain digital data
Power supply
Converts main AC current to low-voltage regulated DC current used to power an electronic device
Random Access Memory (RAM)
The term given to computer data storage used to store frequently accessed data to increase the speed of the system
Firmware
Permanentsoftware programmed into a read-only memory that controls, monitors, and manipulates the data stored in an electronic device
Peripherals
Devices used to input or output data to and from the user and an electronic device. The most widely used peripheral devices include mice, keyboards, monitors, and printers