Physical infrastructure, servers, computing resources, and hardware components that power cloud services.
A powerful computer that provides services to other computers. Like a restaurant kitchen that serves food to customers.
Example: When you visit a website, a server sends the webpage to your computer....
A building full of servers and networking equipment. Think of it as a giant computer warehouse.
Example: Google has data centers around the world to make search results load faster for everyone....
Central Processing Unit - the brain of a computer that performs calculations and makes decisions.
Example: A faster CPU means your computer can run programs more quickly and handle multiple tasks at once....
Random Access Memory - temporary storage that helps your computer work on multiple things at once. Like your desk workspace.
Example: More RAM allows you to have many browser tabs open without your computer slowing down....
Graphics Processing Unit - specialized hardware designed for parallel processing that accelerates AI training and graphics rendering. Like having thousands of workers doing calculations simultaneously instead of one at a time.
Example: Training large AI models on GPUs can be 100x faster than using regular CPUs because GPUs can process...
Tensor Processing Unit - Google's custom AI accelerator chips optimized specifically for training and running neural networks. Like having a specialist tool designed exclusively for AI workloads.
Example: Google uses TPUs to train their massive language models like Gemini, achieving faster training times...
Specialized hardware designed to speed up AI and machine learning workloads by optimizing specific AI operations. Like having custom tools built specifically for AI tasks.
Example: Cloud providers offer AI accelerators like AWS Inferentia and Azure's custom chips to run AI models ...
Internet of Things - network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity that collect, exchange, and act on data. Like creating a nervous system for the physical world, enabling real-time monitoring and automation of everything from industrial equipment to consumer devices.
Example: Manufacturing facilities use IoT sensors to monitor equipment health and predict failures, while sma...
The physical parts of a computer that you can touch. Like the engine, wheels, and body of a car - the actual components that make it work.
Example: Your computer's screen, keyboard, memory chips, and processor are all hardware components....
A mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities that can run applications and connect to the internet. Like having a computer that fits in your pocket.
Example: iPhones and Android phones are smartphones that let you make calls, send texts, take photos, and use...
A portable computer with a touchscreen interface, larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop. Like a digital notebook that you can carry anywhere.
Example: iPads and Android tablets are used for reading, watching videos, drawing, and light computing tasks ...
A portable computer with a built-in screen, keyboard, and battery that can be used anywhere. Like having a desktop computer that you can fold up and carry.
Example: Students and professionals use laptops to work, study, and stay connected while traveling or working...
A personal computer designed to stay in one location, typically consisting of a separate monitor, keyboard, and main unit. Like a workstation that provides maximum power and screen space.
Example: Offices and homes often have desktop computers for heavy work like video editing, gaming, or running...
A display that responds to finger touches, allowing you to interact directly with what you see on screen. Like being able to touch and move things in a digital world.
Example: Smartphones, tablets, and some laptops have touchscreens that let you tap, swipe, and pinch to contr...
How long a device can operate on a single battery charge before needing to be plugged in again. Like the fuel tank capacity of a car - bigger means longer usage.
Example: A smartphone with good battery life might last a full day of normal use, while a laptop might run fo...
Universal Serial Bus - a standard way to connect devices and transfer data between computers and accessories. Like a universal adapter that works with many devices.
Example: USB cables connect your phone to your computer for charging and transferring photos, music, and file...