Computer's Vocabulary
1. ACCESS POINT
An access point provides wireless access
to a network. Devices connected to an access point can communicate with other
devices on the network. They may also connect to the internet if the access
point is linked to an internet connection, which is commonly the case. Access points
that use wi-fi are also called base stations.
I am connecting every day to internet with my access
point.
2. CARD READER
is the generic term for an input device
that reads flash memory cards. It can be a standalone device that connects to a
computer via USB or it may be integrated into a computer, printer, or
multifunction device. In fact, most multifunction printer/scanner/copiers now
have built-in card readers.
I am downloading photos to my computer with my card reader driver.
3. CHIP
Technically speaking, a computer chip is a
piece of silicon with an electronic circuit embedded in it. However, the word “chip”
is often used as a slang term that refers to various components inside a
computer. It typically describes an integrated circuit, or IC, such as a
central processor or a graphics chip, but may also refer to other components
such a memory module.
My friend is changing the processor chip in my laptop.
4. DDR2
Stands for “Double Data Rate 2” DDR2 RAM is an
improved version of DDR memory that is faster and more efficient. Like standard
DDR memory, DDR2 memory can send data on both the rising and falling edges of
the processor’s clock cycles. This nearly doubles tha amount of work the RAM
can do in a given amount the time. DDR and DDR2 are also both types of SDRAM,
which allows them to run faster than conventional memory.
I am using an 8 GB DDR2 memory in my laptop.
5. HARD DISK
When you save data or install programs on your computer, the
information is typically written to your hard disk. The hard disk is a spindle
of magnetic disks, called platters, that record and store information. Because
the data is stored magnetically, information recorded to the hard disk remains
intact after you turn your computer off. This is an important distinction
between the hard disk and RAM, or memory, which is reset when the computer's power is
turned off.
I am going to Monterrey to buy a new 1 Tera Hard Disk for my PC.
6. LINUX
Linux is a free, open source, Unix-like operating system. It is available in several different
distributions, including CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat. Linux can run on
several different hardware platforms and
may even be used as the OS for electronics devices besides computers. Though
Linux is not commonly installed on
home computers, it is widely used by Web hosting companies and has many other specialized
applications.
Carlos is installing an Ubuntu Linux new version in his laptop.
7. OPTICAL DRIVE
In the real
world, "optical" refers to vision, or the ability to see. In the
computer world, however, "optical" refers to lasers, which can
"see" and read data on optical discs. These discs include CDs and
DVDs, which are made up of millions of small bumps and dips. Optical drives
have lasers that read these bumps and dips as ones and zeros, which the
computer can understand.
Some common types of optical
drives include CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray drives. CD and DVD
writers, such as CD-R and DVD-R drives use a laser to both read and write data
on the discs. The laser used for writing the data is much more powerful than
the laser that reads the data, as it "burns" the bumps and dips into
the disc. While optical drives can spin discs at very high speeds, they are still
significantly slower than hard drives, which store data magnetically. However,
because optical media is inexpensive and removable, it is the most common
format used for distributing computer software.
John and Lisa are watching a movie with
my blu-ray optical drive in my laptop.
8. SCANNER.
A scanner is
an input
device that scans
documents and images, which can be imported into a computer. They are available
in flatbed or sheet-fed versions and are usually
connected via a high-speed USB port. OCR software can be used to recognize text
documents imported from a scanner.
My father is using his scanner to
send me two documents that I need.
9. SOFTWARE.
Computer software is a
general term that describes computer programs. Related terms such as software
programs, applications, scripts, and instruction sets all fall under the
category of computer software. Therefore, installing new
programs or applications on your computer is synonymous with installing new
software on your computer.
My sister is speaking with me through
a software called skype every nights. She lives in U.S.A.
10. KEYBOARD.
As the name implies, a keyboard is
basically a board of keys. Along with the mouse, the keyboard is one of the primary
input devices used with a computer. The keyboard's design comes from the
original typewriter keyboards, which arranged letters and numbers in a way that
prevented the type-bars from getting jammed when typing quickly. This keyboard
layout is known as the QWERTY design, which gets its name from the
first six letters across in the upper-left-hand corner of the keyboard.
I am learning to use the keyboard in a course called “tecnicas de
digitacion” in the Cesde virtual platform
