PC Software and Utilities
A personal computer (PC) is a microcomputer based on a microprocessor, a small semiconductor chip performing multiple operations for a central processing unit or CPU. PCs also have a keyboard, and monitor, as well as other input/output devices. Computer memory size and processing speed determine the computer's power and speed. One unit of memory, the byte, holds one character of text. A kilobyte is 1,025 bytes, a megabyte holds 1,024 kilobytes, and finally, a gigabyte holds 1,024 megabytes. The increasing power of PCs are blurring the distinction between minicomputers and mainframes, and even large amounts of memory may be upgraded. This section contains PC software and utilities information and resources.
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