CPU - The “brain” of the computer that carries out instructions., RAM - Temporary memory – clears when the power is off., ROM - Permanent memory that stores start-up instructions., Storage - Where files and programs are saved for later use., Input Device - Lets you put information into a computer, like a keyboard., Output Device - Shows results from the computer, like a screen or speakers., Hardware - The physical parts of the computer you can touch., Software - The programs and apps that tell the computer what to do., Operating System - Main software that manages the whole computer., Peripheral - Extra hardware you plug in, such as a printer., Cache - A very small, super-fast memory close to the CPU., Binary - Numbers made only of 1s and 0s., Bit - The smallest unit of data: a single 1 or 0., Byte - 8 bits grouped together., Algorithm - A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem., Variable - A named “box” in memory where data is stored., Loop - Repeats a set of instructions until told to stop., Boolean - Data type that can only be true or false., Syntax Error - A mistake in your code that breaks the rules of the language., Debugging - Finding and fixing errors in programs., Network - Two or more computers connected to share data., LAN - A small network in one place, like a school., WAN - A large network over big areas, like the internet., Router - Directs data between networks., Firewall - A security barrier that blocks unwanted traffic., Cloud Storage - Saving files on the internet instead of your hard drive., Encryption - Scrambles data so only the right person can read it., Phishing - A fake email or message that tries to trick you., Malware - Software designed to harm a computer., Digital Footprint - The trail of information you leave behind online.,

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