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As I know computers can be confusing when reading about them, I have made a glossary containing most of the computer terms used that where not already explained.

RAM: This stands for Random Access Memory. It acts as a storage area for data required to run programs while the computer is on. Once power is cut to the memory, it is erased.

CPU: This stands for "Cental Processing Unit" It is explained fully in "How CPU's work"

Binary: This is the most basic computer language and it consists of 0s and 1s. All computer data can be broken down to a 0 or a 1. These indicate the instruction ON with 1 and OFF with 0

If you have other words that you don't understand regarding computers, I would suggest Microsofts Computer Dictionary as it truly helped me out with this project.  

 

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