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Difference Engine- It is called the first computer
Root kit Virus- A kind of virus that is undetectable and gains control of the system.
Transistors- Second generations of computer were powered by them.
Web camera- A component of the computer that is used to take pictures and video chat with other users.
File Extensions- A suffix connected with a file that denotes the type of file.
Macro Virus- A type of virus that infects documents such as MS Word and Excel.
Monitor-A.K.A. display screen that shows the graphical interface through resolutions.
Laptop- It is a portable, usually battery-powered microcomputer small enough to rest on the user’s lap.
Anti Virus- It is a protective software designed to defend your computer against Malware
Hardware- A comprehensive term for all of the physical parts of the computer.
Laser Printer- A type of printer that uses the same quality as copy Machines having very high quality text and graphics.
Resolution- It indicates how densely packed pixels are.
Charles Babbage- He discovered the computer.

Acronyms
EDVAC- Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer
ENIAC- Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer
UNIVAC- UNIVersal Automatic Computer
COBOL- COmmon Business Oriented Language
IBM- International Business Machine
UPS- Uninterruptable Power Supply
AVR- Automatic Voltage Regulator
PDA- Personal Digital Assistant

Main Parts of the Computer 1. Monitor 2. Keyboard 3. Mouse 4. CPU- Central Processing Unit 5. Printer

Peripheral and Auxiliary Components of the Computer 1. Speakers or Audio Components 2. Web camera 3. External CD-Rom 4. USB and External Hard Drive 5. Router 6. AVR 7. UPS

Types of Viruses 1. Malware (Malicious Software) – includes computer viruses and malicious functions 2. Trojan Horse – Appears harmless but hides malicious functions. 3. Worms – A kind of virus that makes & facilitates the distribution of

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