Memory module
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System board
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Chipset
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Processor
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Computer fan
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Heat sink
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Thermal grease
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Video card
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TV tuners
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Speakers
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2.1 Audio
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5.1 Audio
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7.1 Audio
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Webcam
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Network
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Local Area Network
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Wireless Local Area Network
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Wireless Wide Area Network
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Wireless Personal Area Network
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Modem
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Router
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Network
‑
Interface Controller
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Wireless Local
‑
Area Network adapter
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Wireless Wide Area Network adapter
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Bluetooth
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Near-Field Communication
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3 Using your computer
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Charging the battery
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Using your keyboard
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Keyboard shortcuts
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Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT
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Customizing your keyboard
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28
Using numeric keypad on a laptop
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Using your touchpad
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Touchpad gestures
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Using your touch screen
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Touch screen gestures
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Using Bluetooth
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Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer or tablet
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Using the webcam
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4 Ports and connectors
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Audio
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Types of audio ports
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USB
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USB ports
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USB standards
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eSATA
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