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Hardware (computer)
Computer
Micromachine
Software
System
accessories and peripherals
architecture
BIOS and firmware
black boxes
boards, cards, and adapters
buses
changes to hardware configurations
clock/calendar circuit
compatibility, configuration, and connection of hardware
computer security
control panel
CPU
drivers
how computers work
input devices
instructions for using hardware
interfaces among devices
manufacturers
networks
operating system coordination and manipulation
output devices
parts of a personal computer
pictures and illustrations
printers
programmer devices
quitting use
specifications, standards, and requirements
storage devices
testing hardware
workstations
Computer
Computer, machine that performs tasks, such as calculations or electronic communication, under the control of a set of instructions called a program....
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