Computer Awareness and Competition QA

1. *CPU* → _Central Processing Unit_
→ The brain of your computer. Does all the thinking & calculations.

2. *RAM* → _Random Access Memory_
→ Temporary storage for stuff you’re using right now. More RAM = smoother multitasking.

3. *ROM* → _Read Only Memory_
→ Permanent storage for firmware/boot instructions. Can’t be changed easily.

4. *HDD* → _Hard Disk Drive_
→ Old-school storage using spinning disks. Big capacity, slower than SSD.

5. *SSD* → _Solid State Drive_
→ Faster, quieter, no moving parts. Your PC wakes up like magic ✨

6. *GPU* → _Graphics Processing Unit_
→ Handles visuals — games, videos, AI art. Think “visual brain”.

7. *BIOS* → _Basic Input/Output System_
→ First thing that runs when you turn on your PC. Checks hardware before OS loads.

8. *OS* → _Operating System_
→ The boss that runs everything — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.

9. *URL* → _Uniform Resource Locator_
→ Web address. Like a digital street address for websites. 🌐

10. *HTTP* → _HyperText Transfer Protocol_
→ Rules for sending/receiving web pages. “S” version = secure (HTTPS).

Bonus tip: Know these — you’ll sound like a tech wizard at the next coffee shop convo ☕💻

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