Mobile computer is a portable personal Terminal is a computer, usually with

computer limited processing power, that enables

users to send data to and/or receive
Personal computer (PC) is a mobile information from a server, or host
computer or desktop, to be used by one computer
person at a time
Thin client is a terminal that looks like a
Laptop, also called a notebook computer desktop but has limited capabilities and
components
Tablet is a thin, lighter-weight mobile
computer that has a touch screen Most retail stores use a POS terminal to
record purchases, process credit or debit
Handheld computer is a computer small cards, and update inventory
enough to fit in one hand
ATM (automated teller machine) is a
Stick computer is a small computer self-service banking terminal that connects
which usually is the same size as, or a to a host computer through a network
little larger than, a USB flash drive
self-service kiosk is a freestanding
Desktop, or desktop computer, is a terminal that usually has a touch screen
personal computer designed to be in a for user interaction
stationary location, where all of its
components fit on or under a desk or table Supercomputer is the fastest, most
powerful computer – and the most
Server is a computer dedicated to expensive. Capable of processing many
providing one or more services to other trillions of instructions in a single second
computers or devices on a network
- Rack server Cloud computing refers to an
- Blade server environment that provides resources and
- Tower server services accessed via the Internet

Virtualization is the practice of sharing or Smartphone is an Internet-capable phone

pooling computing resources, such as that usually also includes a calendar, an
servers and storage devices address book, a calculator, a notepad,
- Server virtualization uses software to games, browser, and numerous other
enable a physical server to emulate the apps
hardware and computing capabilities of Many smartphones have touch screens.
one or more servers, known as virtual Instead of or in addition to an on-screen
servers keyboard, some have a built-in mini
keyboard on the front of the phone or a
Server farm is a network of several keyboard that slides in and out from
servers together in a single location behind the phone

Mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful

server that can handle hundreds or
thousands of connected users
simultaneously
Short Message Service (SMS)
 - Mobile to mobile Wearable device or wearable is a small,
- Mobile to email mobile computing device designed to be
- Mobile to provider worn by a consumer
- Web to mobile
Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Embedded computer is a
- Mobile to mobile special-purpose computer that functions
- Mobile to email as a component in a larger product
- Consumer electronics
Digital camera is a mobile device that - Home automation devices
allows users to take photos and store the - Automobiles
photographed images digitally - Process controllers and robotics
- Smart digital camera - Computer devices and office
- Point-and-shoot camera machines
- SLR camera

Resolution is the number of horizontal Port is the point at which a peripheral

and vertical pixels in a display device attaches to or communicates with a
computer or mobile device so that the
Portable media player is a mobile device peripheral device can send data to or
on which you can store, organize, and receive information from the computer or
play or view digital media mobile device

Digital media player or streaming media Connector joins a cable to a port

player is a device, typically used in a A connector at one end of a cable
home, that streams digital media from a attaches to a port on the computer or
computer or network to a television, mobile device, and a connector at the
projector, or some other entertainment other end of the cable attaches to a port
device on the peripheral device

E-book reader (short for electronic book DVI - Digital Visual Interface
reader), or e-reader, is a mobile device VGA - Video Graphics Array
that is used primarily for reading e-books HDMI - High Definition Multimedia
and other digital publications Interface

Game console is a mobile computing USB port, short for universal serial bus
device designed for single-player or port, can connect up to 127 different
multiplayer video games peripheral devices together with a single
connector
Handheld game device is a small mobile
device that contains a screen, speakers, Instead of connecting computers and
controls, and game console all in one unit mobile devices to peripheral devices with
a cable, some peripheral devices use
Game controllers include gamepads, wireless communications technologies
joysticks and wheels, dance pads, and a - Bluetooth
variety of motion-sensing controllers - Wi-Fi
- NFC (Near-field communication)
To help reduce the chances of theft,
companies and schools use a variety of
security measures
- Physical access controls
- Alarm system
- Physical security devices
- Security or device-tracking app
- Require identification

Hardware can fail for a variety of reasons:

aging hardware; random events such as
electrical power problems; and even errors
in programs or apps
- Undervoltage
- Overvoltage or power surge

Surge protector, also called a surge

suppressor, uses electrical components to
provide a stable current flow and minimize
the chances of an overvoltage reaching
the computer and other electronic
equipment

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a

device that contains surge protection
circuits and one or more batteries that can
provide power during a temporary or
permanent loss of power

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an injury

or disorder of the muscles, nerves,
tendons, ligaments, and joints

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a

technology-related health condition that
affects eyesight

Ergonomics is an applied science

devoted to incorporating comfort,
efficiency, and safety into the design of
items in the workplace

Technology addiction occurs when the

technology consumes someone’s entire
social life