6. Processing how the computer manipulates data CPU Microprocessor
7. Memory an area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output RAM Cache
8. Storage the area where data can be left on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing CDs Jumpdrive
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10. Application Software a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task
11. System Software helps the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently
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13. Personal Computer a microprocessor-based computing device designed to meet the computing needs of an individual Desktop Laptop or Notebook
14. Workstation an ordinary personal computer connected to a network or powerful desktop computers used for high-performance tasks Personal Computer Multiple Screened Desktop
15. Videogame Console contain microprocessors that are equivalent to any found in a fast personal computer, they are equipped to produce graphics that rival those on sophisticated workstations Xbox 360 Wii
16. Server serves a computers on a network by supplying them with data Medion Home Server Windows Home Server
17. Client any software or digital device, such as a computer, that requests data from a server Phone Client Computer Client
18. Mainframe Computer a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds of or thousands of users IMB Mainframe Sun Mainframe Server
19. Supercomputer a computer that led the world (or was close to doing so) in terms of processing capacity, particularly speed of calculation, at the time of its introduction IBM Supercomputer Linux Supercomputer
20. Handheld Computer a small, pocket-sized computer that is designed to run on its own power supply and supplies users with basic application Palm Tungsten E2 Microsoft Handheld Computer
21. PDA (personal digital assistant) a pocket-sized digital appointment book with a small keyboard or a touch screen, designed to run on batteries and be used while holding it BenQ P50 Acer N311
22. Smartphone a full-featured mobile phone with personal computer like functionality Apple Iphone Linux Smartphone
23. Portable Media Player a self-reliant electronic device that is capable of storing and playing files in one or more media formats MP4Star-150 Ipod
24. Microcontroller a special-purpose microprocessor that is built into the machine it controls Bluetooth Application Microcontroller Flash Microcontroller
