A measure of microprocessing speed; 1MHz equals 1 million electrical cycles per second.
memory
Temporary electronic storage for data and instructions, via electronic impulses on a chip.
microcomputer
A computer based on a microprocessor chip. Also known as a personal computer.
microprocessor
A complete central processing unit assembled on a single silicon chip.
modem(modulator demodulator)
A device capable of converting a digital signal into an analog signal, which can be transmitted via a telephone line, reconverted, and then "read" by another computer.
monitor
The display device on a computer, similar to a television screen.
motherboard
The largest printed circuit board in a computer, housing the CPU chip and controlling circuitry.
mouse
A small handheld input device connected to a computer and featuring one or more button-style switches. When moved around on a flat surface, the mouse causes a symbol on the computer screen to make corresponding movements.
