Glossary of Parts
of the Computer Hardware
monitor
It looks like a TV and lets you see your work and your files.
system
box or CPU
Central Processing Unit – the brains and memory of the computer of the
computer.
keyboard
The keys you use to type. Includes letters, numbers, punctuation, command, and
function keys.
mouse
The hand held device you use to select and open items and programs.
floppy
diskettes
Also called a floppy, or a diskette....
