computer system
Integrated processing machine
A computer system is the complete set of hardware, software, and peripheral devices that work together as a functioning unit.
The term emphasizes interconnection—not just the processor but the memory, storage, input/output devices, and operating system that allow the machine to perform tasks: The computer system crashed during the update.
In technical contexts, it may refer to networked machines operating as one: The company upgraded its entire computer system.
Computer's primary circuit platform
- CPUMain computing chip
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- hard driveComputer's internal storage device
- SSDChip-based storage device
graphics card · power supply · cooling fan · monitor · keyboard · mouse · chassis · USB port
Formal request document
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- programmingWriting software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
script · executable · debugging · compiling · patch · update · installation · API
Consisting of two parts
- bitSmall amount or portion
- byteDigital information unit
- encodingConverting data to format
- encryptionConverting data into code
storage · backup · compression · database · cache · metadata · checksum · retrieval
Protection of digital systems
- firewallNetwork access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
authorization · vulnerability · intrusion detection · encryption · password · access control · breach · phishing
One who attends tables
- clientOne who hires professionals
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- firewallNetwork access control system
bandwidth · data center · LAN · WAN · IP address · DNS · packet · gateway
Visual computer interface
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- user experienceInteraction quality perception
- usabilityEase of interaction quality
- accessibilityEase of approach
desktop · window · icon · menu · taskbar · dialog box · widget · shortcut
motherboard
Computer's primary circuit platform
- CPUMain computing chip
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- hard driveComputer's internal storage device
SSD · graphics card · power supply · cooling fan · monitor · keyboard · mouse · chassis · USB port · expansion card
application
Formal request document
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- programmingWriting software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
algorithm · script · executable · debugging · compiling · patch · update · installation · API · middleware
binary
Consisting of two parts
encryption · storage · backup · compression · database · cache · metadata · checksum · retrieval · processing
cybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
- firewallNetwork access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- malwareHarmful computer programs
authentication · authorization · vulnerability · intrusion detection · encryption · password · access control · breach · phishing · patch
server
One who attends tables
- clientOne who hires professionals
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
firewall · bandwidth · data center · LAN · WAN · IP address · DNS · packet · gateway · proxy
GUI
Visual computer interface
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- user experienceInteraction quality perception
- usabilityEase of interaction quality
accessibility · desktop · window · icon · menu · taskbar · dialog box · widget · shortcut · control panel
computer systemmanual process
Task done by people directly
pen and paper · analog system · abacus · manual labor · typewriter
computer systemhuman mind
Faculty of thought and awareness
human brain · human cognition · biological system · nervous system · manual labor
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