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Glossary 405
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Hard disk
Storage medium with the largest storage capacity where the operating
system(s), programs, and files are saved. A hard disk can be built into the
computer, but there are also external hard disks which can be used with
different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard
disk).
Hard disk drive
Storage medium with the largest storage capacity where the operating
system(s), programs, and files are saved. A hard disk can be built into the
computer, but there are also external hard disks which can be used with
different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard
disk).
Hardware
The all-encompassing name for all internal components of a computer. For
example hard disk, graphics card, mainboard, etc. External peripheral devices
are also considered hardware, i.e. printer, scanner, monitor, etc. The
synchronization of single hardware components is coordinated by the
software.
HDD
Storage medium with the largest storage capacity where the operating
system(s), programs, and files are saved. A hard disk can be built into the
computer, but there are also external hard disks which can be used with
different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard
disk).
HDTV
This acronym stands for "High Definition Television.
HTTP
Stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol and is used for transferring websites
onto the Internet (from web server to the browser). For this reason, the
abbreviation http:// always comes before the Internet address. This is
automatically inserted and does not have to be entered when entering the
Internet address.