Glossary of Computer Technology Terms - List 2

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Bluetooth Technology

A technology that allows the transmission of data wirelessly.

Broadband Access to Internet

Allows users to access the internet-related services at a relatively higher speeds.

Burning Data to CD / DVD

Write data to a CD / DVD.

Byte

A group of 8 bits.

Cache

A faster memory which stores recent copies of data.

CD-RW

A type of CD that can be written to and erased repeatedly.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Part of the computer that manages almost all of the calculations and tasks performed by the computer.

Check Disk Tool

A maintenance tool that scans the hard disk for errors and bad sectors and fixes them.

Client-server Network

A network that permits many users to connect to the server simultaneously.

Compact Disk (CD)

Optical disk used to store data.