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M e m o r y

The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents
can be permanent and inalterable (ROM) or temporary

(RAM).

MGA

Multi-graphics Adapter. The type of display adapter that can

display monochrome or color text and graphics on the screen.

Microprocessor

A small version of a CPU contained on one semiconductor
chip.

Modem

A device that allows a computer to transmit signals over

telephone lines so it can send and receive data. Modem stands

for MOdulator/DEModulator.

Monitor

The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays

information.

Monochrome monitor

A monitor that displays in only one color, such as green or
amber, as opposed to a color monitor which can display in

several colors.

Mouse

A hand-held pointing

device with one or more buttons.

When

you slide the mouse

over

a

flat surface in a certain direction,

the

cursor moves

in the same direction on the screen.

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