Cisco Netacad IT Essentials 7.0: Chapter 1 Introduction to Personal Computers

A device that allows you to interact with hardware and perform calculations or functions.

Central Processing Unit, Memory (RAM), Expansion Cards (e.g., video card).

It includes the operating system (e.g., Windows, Linux) and allows the computer to operate.

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