Computer hardware

Computer hardware

Graphics cards, communications, motherboards, etc.

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Keyboard

Computer; Computer hardware

A set of buttons pressed by the fingers in order to operate a computer. Most keys are marked with a letter, number, or symbol.

Hard disc

Computer; Computer hardware

A rigid magnetic disc that is part of a computer and is used for storing information.

Application programming interface

Computer; Computer hardware

A set of routines that an application uses to request and carry out lower-level services performed by a computer's operating system. These routines usually carry out maintenance tasks such as ...

Computer

Computer; Computer hardware

An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

Hardware

Computer; Computer hardware

The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices comprising a computer system, as the CPU, disc drives, keyboard, or screen.

Cabling diagram

Computer; Computer hardware

A schematic diagram that shows the physical position and connexion of cables between systems. This diagram is used as reference to instal or repair cable connexions in a system.

A floppy disc that contains key system files from a PC-compatible operating system that can boot, or start, the PC. A boot disc must be inserted in the primary floppy disc drive (usually drive A:) ...