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Eligibility for better deals based on memberships in organizations such as AAA, AARP, or Costco when purchasing a computer.

• Negotiating Purchase
• Membership Discounts
• Smartphone
• Researching Computer Models

Software that allows starting and shutting down a computer, working with other programs, managing files, and connecting to the Internet.

• Display Adapter
• Return Policy
• Negotiating Purchase
• Operating System (OS)

Sets of key components within the CPU that allow it to process multiple actions simultaneously, improving overall performance.

• Display screen
• Aspect ratio
• CPU cores
• Dial-up modem

Portable touch-sensitive screen with computer electronics behind it, allowing data input and commands via tapping or dragging fingers on the screen.

• Optical Drive
• Notebook (Laptop)
• Tablet
• Sound Support

Component that enables the computer to connect to the Internet, either wired or wirelessly, by providing the necessary hardware and drivers.

• Network adapter
• Hard-drive capacity
• Motherboard
• Display screen

A drive for reading and writing CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs, with higher-end computers supporting more formats.

• Computer Sizes
• Computer Price Range
• Optical Drive
• Hard Drive

Chips that provide temporary data storage for the computer to run software and perform tasks.

• Hard-drive capacity
• Computer hardware
• Hard drive
• Random access memory

Replaces mouse click, allows tapping, swiping, and onscreen keyboard for text entry.

• Pointing device
• Signing in
• Save disks and manuals
• Touchscreen usage

Hardware that processes complex graphical data faster and better, leading to improved video performance.

• Computer Features
• Display Adapter
• Notebook (Laptop)
• Optical Drive

Guarantee for the computer's quality and performance, with longer warranties available for a higher price.

• Hard Drive
• Smartphone
• Warranty
• Membership Discounts