Introduction: Basic Terminology

Computer: An electronic device that can process data and perform computations.

Hardware: The physical components of a computer, including the processor, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.

Software: The instructions that tell a computer how to perform tasks.

Operating System: Software that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer.

Application Software: Software that allows users to perform specific tasks, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing.

User Interface: The means by which users interact with a computer, typically through a graphical user interface (GUI) or a command-line interface (CLI).

Input Devices: Devices that allow users to enter data into a computer, such as keyboards, mice, and scanners.

Output Devices: Devices that allow users to view or hear data from a computer, such as monitors, printers, and speakers.

Storage Devices: Devices that store data permanently or temporarily, such as hard disk drives, solid state drives, and USB flash drives.

Memory (RAM): Temporary storage that holds instructions and data that are currently being processed by the computer.

Storage (ROM): Permanent storage that holds the computer's operating system and other essential software.

Processor (CPU): The "brain" of the computer that fetches, decodes, and executes instructions.

Network: A group of computers and other devices connected together for communication and data sharing.

Internet: A worldwide network of computers that allows users to access information and communicate with each other.

Website: A collection of web pages accessible via the Internet.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP): The protocol used for transferring data over the Internet.

Uniform Resource Locator (URL): The address of a website or web page on the Internet.